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You
will need to decide whether or not to have
blueprints created for your invention. The
prime consideration of this decision is whether
you will need a real working prototype of your
invention, or if a model will do.
A prototype of an invention is the real
thing. It's
fully functional in every way, and is an exact
copy of what you are proposing to go into
production. A
model, on the other hand, is a non-functional
visual representation of your invention.
Models can sometimes be scaled down
versions of the real thing, especially if the
actual invention is very large.
You can also have a scaled down working
prototype, for the same reason.
Obviously,
a model will cost much less to make than a
functional prototype.
One of the disadvantages to a model is that
it doesn't work.
If your invention is something that has
never been done before, it will be very hard to
sell your idea using only a model for
demonstrations.
Potential buyers will want proof that your
new concept really works.
Otherwise, they may spend a large amount of
money to develop a product that doesn't operate.
This is a big risk for any company.
So, it will be difficult to sell your
untested idea to a company based only on a
non-functional model. |
