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Invention prototypes and/or models - worth their weight in gold
However, a model, or prototype is usually very important. Producing a model will help you find the best way to manufacture the device you have invented. It can be useful for all sorts of things like figuring out where to put labels, what the shipping weight will be, how to best package it, what it might cost to manufacture it, and to get feedback from test users. If you are going to try to raise money to manufacture the product yourself, or it your demonstrating it to a potential customer to get a big order, you will need the prototype if you are not already in production. People just don't have much imagination. With a prototype your audience will not need one. It makes the invention "real" for them, adding tremendously to your credibility. Having a good prototype will help sell the product even if it is not even in production yet. Prototypes remove the element of uncertainty and make the product real.
DON'T put off prototype building until after you file your patent application.
You will probably discover flaws or new features, or discover possible
manufacturing problems. With rare exception prototyping is very
worthwhile. By searching online you can find model and prototype building
companies who can build it for you.
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