Having many hairy pets, about 5 years ago, I invented a pet hair carpet brush, which, after all this time, I still use. WV has this "open for business" competition for people to submit their inventions, and I'm going to submit this!
I've looked at the website of previous winners, who receive $20,000 to develop their idea. This thing works! I can visualize it on TV infomercials or for sale in pet shops!
When I first invented the thing, I contacted those online orgs who proport to promote your inventions....They just want your money and are a waste of time. I also paid a lawyer to do a patent search, learning there is nothing like my invention on the market. I also contacted a state agency which is supposed to help entrepeneurs, but all they did was send me emails (leaving me to think they're worthless bureaucrats! collecting their salaries in their state jobs!)....Anyway...I already have all my documentation and am preparing my CD for submittal. I've talked to last year's winner, who invented a "spider easel," and he was very helpful. Wish me luck! I could be the "pet hair carpet brush" queen of WV!~
Patty