S.E.L.L.® SYSTEMS

New Product Evaluation

by Harshaw Research

This confidential disclosure and registration document includes questions that are designed to help you provide essential information concerning your new product, idea or concept. Select the best possible answer to each question, and complete all information requested where applicable. Harshaw Research is committed to providing a professional evaluation based on this confidential disclosure.

INVENTOR
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Residence Telephone:
Business Telephone:
E-Mail:
C0-INVENTOR
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Residence Telephone:
Business Telephone:
E-Mail:
I (we) did conceive the invention illustrated and described within this confidential disclosure on (date of conception) day of in the year of , named said invention .
Step 1: Answer questions 1-20 below. (Check all that apply)
Project Status
1.  As of the date of this disclosure I have...YesNo
            a. Developed a market
             ready product.
            b. Produced photographs
            of my invention.
            c. Produced engineered
            working drawings.
            d. Produced rough
            sketches and/or drawings.
            e. Developed only the
            concept or idea of my
            invention.
Legal Protection
2.  As of the date of this disclosure I have...YesNo
            a. Been granted a Patent
            (mail copy).
            Date:
            Number:
            b. Applied for Patent
            protection..
            Date:
            c. Completed a
            Preliminary Patent Search
            (mail copy).
            d. Filed a Document
            Disclosure with the U.S.
            Patent Office.
            Date:
            e. Maintained notarized
            records of my invention.
            f. Not yet begun the
            process of protecting my
            idea.
Marketability
 YesNo
3. Are you aware of competitive products that are similar to your invention?
If yes, please identify below.
4. Does your innovation provide competitive advantages over existing products or services?
If yes, please identify below.
5. Have you identified the type of consumer(s) that would most likely purchase your new product?
If yes, please identify below.
6. Have you made any previous attempt to market your product or invention?
If yes, please identify below.
Functional Aspects
 YesNo
7. Have you completed a model or a prototype of your invention?
If yes, please describe. (mail photo)
8. When used as directed does your invention function as intended?
If no, please indicate area of concern below.
9. Have you determined the basic materials necessary to manufacture your invention?
If yes, please specify below.
10. Have you considered additional changes or design modifications of your invention?
If yes, please specify below.
Price/Cost Relationship
 YesNo
11. Have you determined an estimate for the actual per item cost to manufacture your invention?
If yes, please specify below.
12. Have you established an estimated selling price to the ultimate consumer?
If yes, please specify below.
Environmental Impact
 YesNo
13. Is it practical to consider manufacturing your invention utilizing recycled materials?
If yes, please specify below.
14. Are any of the materials used to manufacture your invention likely to be considered a hazardous waste?
If yes, please specify below.
15. Would you consider your invention to be recyclable at the end of its useful life cycle?
If yes, please identify similar materials currently being recycled.
Research
 YesNo
16. Have you completed any market research concerning your invention?
If yes, please indicate results below.
Regulatory
 YesNo
17. Have you determined if there are any government or industry regulations covering your invention?
If yes, please indicate results below.
Service
 YesNo
18. Would you anticipate your invention to have an unusually high maintenance or service requirement?
If yes, please specify below.
Uniqueness
19. The most unique and superior consumer benefit provided by my invention is...?
20. If the option presented itself, you would prefer to:
            a. Manufacture the product yourself. 
            B. License others to manufacture the product and receive a royalty. 
            C. Other - Please describe. 
Step 2: Project Description
Please describe your invention and how it works. Also, describe the features and advantages it would have over similar products that you have seen. (Please print or write clearly.)
Step 3: Biographical Information
To facilitate our analysis of possible future options, please provide the following confidential information.
INVENTOR
Current Occupation:
(or occupation before retirement)
Employed:
Name of Employer:
Employer's Address:
Self-Employed:
Name of Business:
Business Address:
Job Title:
Unemployed:
Retired:
Date of Birth:
Male Female

Education:
Grade School:
High School:
College:
Highest Degree:
Major:
Innovation History:
How many patents do you hold?
Have you successfully marketed
any of your inventions?:
Yes No
If yes, how many?
C0-INVENTOR
Current Occupation:
(or occupation before retirement)
Employed:
Name of Employer:
Employer's Address:
Self-Employed:
Name of Business:
Business Address:
Job Title:
Unemployed:
Retired:
Date of Birth:
Male Female

Education:
Grade School:
High School:
College:
Highest Degree:
Major:
Innovation History:
How many patents do you hold?
Have you successfully marketed
any of your inventions?
Yes No
If yes, how many?
 
From what source did you first learn of Harshaw Research? (specify which search engine or periodical)
Send the S.E.L.L. System New Product Evaluation Form to Harshaw Research