Print this page How to Invent by the NCMR Method
John Andrew, P.E.
Course Outline
This 4 hour online course describes the inventing process from idea conception to writing a patent application and filing it online at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. An example contract for outsourcing the patent manufacturing and sales to a company is also included. It is necessary to be innovative if you work in an industrial environment.
The course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course the student will:
- See what some major corporations are saying about innovation;
- Review inventions and inventors from the past;
- Read a list of inventions needed in our future;
- Become aware of innovation paths;
- Understand the NCMR inventing method;
- Study the role of human needs in the inventing process;
- Combine items to meet needs;
- Apply the item modification list to inventing;
- Practice using the subconscious computer;
- Avoid innovation blockers;
- Observe an early inventing method;
- Consider innovation paths from idea to the marketplace;
- Study the innovation path from manual water pump to the gasoline engine;
- Review the Car-copter invention example;
- Read a chronological list of inventions from 1440 to 1958; and
- Invent a new and useful apparatus.
Intended Audience
The information will be especially useful to students, entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators who need tools for any creative processes.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to think more creatively, generating improvements and innovations to products and methods more effectively.
Course
Introduction
The Model-T Ford was highly successful in the early 1900’s, but could not compete in today’s market place. Almost all products and enterprises must progress along an innovation path or they will become obsolete. If the NCMR method is studied and practiced, it will enable and improve inventiveness.
Course
Content
In this lesson, you are required to study the following course content in PDF format:
How to Invent by the NCMR Method
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Course Summary
Existing and new innovation paths are described. The NCMR inventing method is defined and applied to inventing new products. Existing items are improved and new items are created by combining and modifying ideas and things.
Related Links
Innovation Articles, Guides, and Newsletters at: www.inventors.com
The United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Page at www.uspto.gov
Provides links to information about all aspects pertaining to invention patents.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
