06/30

The Fourth International Smart Gear Competition is searching for new designs for fishing devices that reduce bycatch, real-world fishing solutions that allow fishermen to fish smarter by better targeting their intended catch while safeguarding the dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life often caught unintentionally. The deadline is June 30, 2009. For more information, visit www.ideaconnection.com/contests/fourth-international-smart-gear-competition-01157.html.

07/09

Pet Smart Live Product Search. PetSmart, the largest specialty retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets, has partnered with Edison Nation to find interactive toys and products that help keep house pets of all shapes and sizes entertained. Your favorite pair of shoes shouldn't be Rover's favorite chew-toy; and your sofa shouldn't be Baxter's first choice of attack when she's feeling frisky. Learn more at http://edisonnation.com/petsmart. The submission deadline in July 9th.

07/10

Nikola Tesla Energy Independence Celebration. This summer, the Nikola Tesla Inventors Club will be hosting an unprecedented three-day celebration in Philadelphia, PA, commemorating Nikola Tesla's legacy and world vision. A welcome dinner reception will be held on July 10th, followed by a free conference and outdoor celebration at Philadelphia's historic Independence Hall on July 11th and 12th. Exhibitions and demonstrations will be on display from individuals and organizations across the nation dedicated to exploring and pioneering free energy systems. Learn more at http://nikolateslaclub.com/energy2009/.

07/11

Inventors Society of South Florida presents the Elevator Pitch Olympics, where members will give a 2 or 3 minute pitch that will be judged by the audience on quality of the materials presented, actual performance and strength of the product presented. For more details and directions please visit www.inventorssociety.net or contact Leo Mazur at 973-219-9627 (mazurelectric@earthlink.net).

07/27

Lifetime Brands Product Search. Lifetime Brands is currently looking for the next top barbeque products. The barbeque product category may include any utensils, food preparation gadgets, organizers, portables or grilling and serving aids that would be associated with barbecuing and related outdoor entertaining. Specific examples may include grilling tools or gadgets, presses, thermometers, serving utensils, carving aids, serving implements, storage containers, condiment dispensers and more. Products may be made of stainless steel, plastic, silicone, wood, or any other functional material for outdoor use. Eco-friendly materials are also encouraged. Learn more at www.edisonnation.com/lifetime-brands. The submission deadline is July 27th.

07/31

Walmart's Live Product Search seeks sustainable/green and innovative products for their Home Division to add to their store shelves across the country. Walmart wants to introduce customers to an affordable and green lifestyle they can bring into their own homes. Innovative product ideas should feature sustainable elements that minimize impact or create a positive effect on environment and perhaps change consumer behavior. Learn more at www.edisonnation.com/walmart. The submission deadline is July 31st.

08/01

Inventors Society of South Florida presents Eileen Fischlschweiger and Bob Craig speaking on Patent Searching at 1PM on the 6th floor of the Broward County Main Library (100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301). Eileen will focus mostly on the Seven Step Strategy advocated by the Patent and Trademark Depository Library Program Office for patent searching. Bob will bring his inside knowledge on the classification system to us, having worked with the USPTO classification system until his recent retirement. For directions, contact Leo Mazur at 973-219-9627 (mazurelectric@earthlink.net). Learn more about the presentation HERE.

09/16

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is hosting its National Convention and Business Expo from September 16-19 in Denver, CO, featuring hundreds of exhibitors from the United States and abroad. The convention is the country's largest networking venue for Hispanic businesses and Fortune 1000 corporations interested in the Hispanic market. Over four-days, the national convention affords Hispanic vendors and corporate buyers the opportunity to establish partnerships where business opportunities can flourish. In addition, the convention offers various sessions and discussions on business development, chamber training, innovative business trends and solutions, as well as a focus on current issues that impact the Hispanic entrepreneur. Register at www.ushcc.com/_data/n_0001/resources/live/09_Registration_form.pdf.

09/24

The 2009 Taipei International Invention Show and Technomart happens SEptember 24-27 in Taiwan. This event features a professional 3-in-1 trade platform: Innovations/ Inventions + Intellectual Property + Technology Exchange/ Transfer. For more information, visit www.inventaipei.com.tw or contact Sec 3, Exhibition Dept., Taiwan External Trade Development Council, Ms. Alanka Yang at (886-2) 2725-5200 Ext.2627 or email invent@taitra.org.tw.

10/10

InventBay.com’s International Inventor’s Expo happens October 10th and 11th in Las Vegas, NV. Learn more at www.inventbayexpo.com/expo.

10/22

The Annual Yankee Invention Expo, the largest not-for-profit invention expo in the U.S., happens October 22nd - 24th in Waterbury, CT. Learn more at http://yankeeinventionexpo.org.

11/01

West Marine, the nation's largest retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is pleased to announce its first annual Green Product of the Year contest at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show. The competition is open to individual manufacturers, distributors and/or inventors of boating products. Entry deadline is November 1, 2009. Search for contest at wwww.westmarine.com to learn more.