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Post by endeavor on Feb 17, 2014 9:54:16 GMT -5
It is official - first to file patent in the US for a Universal Reverse Trike conversion Kit. 3 fully functional and tested prototypes and a handful of trademarks and we are going public with the concept. www.ido-endeavor.com
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Post by DaveJ98092 on Feb 17, 2014 14:27:59 GMT -5
OK. What is the cost? Basic kit and FARKELS/add ons.
Where is it shipped from? Crating fees, distination fees, etc....
Conversion time done in a shop compared to a home builder? Special tools?
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Post by endeavor on Feb 17, 2014 19:55:12 GMT -5
We are just entering into the marketing stage now so it is not yet in production. The concept is very simple and no special tools are required for the conversion. On most bikes it's 6 common size bolts to fasten the adapter cradle to the frame.
MSRP should be in the 5-7k range dependent on options like reverse and auxiliary cooling fans and body panel choices etc.
Assembly time is about 4-6 hours depending on how much time is spend on removing the front wheel and faring parts on the host machine. Also the mechanical proficiency of the user will add or subtract from the conversion time. Body panel style changes will be about 20-30 minutes to do as only 2-6 bolts are used to hold the entire body together.
This kit is the first of its kind to acquire a US patent and is fully engineered and tested.
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Post by mtntech on Feb 19, 2014 22:03:14 GMT -5
Interesting. Your website looks pretty good but it needs a lot of spelling correction. Fixing the mistakes will make it look more professional. What is your patent number?
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Post by endeavor on Feb 20, 2014 15:43:24 GMT -5
Webpage is actually corrected now and a new site is in the works. I just added a video today.
The patent was officially filed and documented as 2/11/2014 which is a big deal now that the US is a first to file country. I will receive the pending status number in a week or so and then we move on to the Utility patent which I will fast track.
I may elect to file a couple design patents to go with the utility and already have four trademarks plus copyrights to solidify things.
I hired a marketing company to push the product and they are under contract for the next year.
We are in the process of presenting this conversion to about 100 motorsports manufactures in the US for review and possible licensing. Time will tell, so far interest is pretty high.
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Post by mtntech on Feb 21, 2014 11:12:20 GMT -5
Yes, reads much better now. Sounds like you are moving full steam ahead. The patent process interests me. Any tips?
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Post by endeavor on Feb 22, 2014 15:22:49 GMT -5
the new website will be launched on Monday along with a new refined video. Tips? Well there would be many, it's not cheap as you have to invest in building and testing prototypes, engineering and cad work. Lucky for me I was able to do all that myself but just engineering can run over 100K. And you have to hire a good patent lawyer, this is a must. One miss-word and someone else can do an end around. Trademark and copyright everything you can think of. I actually own 91 domain names and over half are related to reverse trikes. So far it's been a 5 year process and who knows how long it will take to get somewhere from here. It takes time and money just like anything else worth doing. In the end you must "Endeavor to Persevere" BTW anyone interested in production of a really intense quality promotional video for your business - give www.Killersalesvideo.com a try. Super outfit to work with and 1/5th the price of others. Owner Chris Willow works really fast and will do unlimited re-edits for free. |
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