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DECEMBER 2018 Volume 34 Issue 12
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Inventor Josh Malone Makes Gains In His Quest for Patent Equality
Holiday Card History
HOW THE TRADITION BEGAN
The Truth About Licensing
KEY TERMS, REFUTING MYTHS
2018 Inventor Awards
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EDITOR'S NOTE
Inventing's Greatest Gift: Helping Others
That old holiday standard nailed it: It's the most wonderful time of the year. Not just because of the presents, the time off work, or even spending
important time with family and friends. It's mainly because there's something magical about the holiday season--a feel-good aura of hopefulness, savoring our blessings, kindness ("good cheer," if you will) and helping others.
Students in an engineering class at Petosky (Mich.) High School got into the spirit a little early this year to help a 6-year-old girl.
Stella Malpass was born with a rare muscular disorder called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, a joint condition that limits her ability to fully extend and flex her arms and legs. Even after five surgeries and physical and occupational therapy, she still has limitations. One of the most frustrating is going to the bathroom on her own, because she doesn't have the strength to pull up her pants.
Jodi Carroll, Stella's occupational therapist, eventually realized the need to invent something.
She researched a solution and contacted the engineering department at Petoskey High in search of help. Within a week, the class designed a prototype and 3D-printed it: a device featuring a plastic piece with collapsible pins on the top and bottom that attach to Stella's pants. All she has to do is grasp the top bar of the device with her thumb, and pull her pants up and down.
The students' invention wasn't an immediate success. It required lots of trial and error, and three prototypes. But utilizing the inventor's hallmark of perseverance and determination, they eventually came up with a device in November that works well.
It's true that for some, the holiday season can understandably be challenging or even sorrowful because of difficult memories or life situations. Leave it to a group of teenagers to ensure there is one fewer person to endure that challenge.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa.
--Reid (reid.creager@)
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Contents December 2018 Volume 34 Issue 12
Inventors
DECEMBER 2018 Volume 34 Issue 12
DIGEST
FIGHT
TO THE FINISH
Inventor Josh Malone Makes Gains In His Quest for Patent Equality
Holiday Card History HOW THE TRADITION BEGAN
The Truth About Licensing KEY TERMS, REFUTING MYTHS
2018 Inventor Awards IPOEF, DYSON WINNERS
$5.95
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PERMIT 38 FULTON, MO
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ON THE COVER Josh Malone speaking to
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26 Battle Tested 1 Year After Winning in Infringement Case, Josh Malone Keeps Fighting for Inventors
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16 Portable Travel Rocker A Mom `s Versatile Invention
Departments
6 Bright Ideas Innovation That Shines
8 Time Tested Holiday Cards' Origins
10 Social Hour Favorite Tools, Resources
12 Lander Zone The Luddites Are Coming!
14 To Market Inspiration in Her Sole
20 Guest Insider The Truth About Licensing
24 Inventing 101 Using Strategic Agreements
32 Rau's Research Unblocking the Patent Path
34 IP Market Mr. Iancu Goes to Washington
38 Prototyping Innovation Boot Camp's Finish
42 Eye on Washington New Law Protects Music Works
46 Inventiveness Focus on the Fun and Fascinating
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