DaVinci Inventor Showcase – 2010
DaVinci Inventor Showcase – November 13, 2010
The inventors receiving awards and honorable mentions are:
- Inventor of the Year Award - Jerome Rifkin - Tensegrity Prosthetics - http://www.tenspro.com/ – Tensegrity Prosthetics is breaking from established technology paradigms in the prosthetics world to create a foot prosthesis that emulates the natural human foot.
- Commercial Product of the Year Award – Ian Osborn – Wild Ideas Light Company – http://www.wildideaslightco.com/ – Commercial Retro-fir For Industrial Street Lights utilizing LED Technology.
- Consumer Product of the Year Award – Robin Peng – Design Engine, Inc. – http://designengineusa.com/ – The Applecore Cord Organizer is a patented multi-purpose cord management device made from a thermoplastic elastomer that resembles the shape of an apple core.
- Software Product of the Year Award – Rasch Young and Craig Ross – Hybir, Inc. – https://www.hybir.com/ – Hybir Backup, the easiest and quickest way to backup your whole computer, online and locally.
- Honorable Mention - Eric Johnson at Adaptive Products, LLC - http://www.adaptiveink.com/ - Adaptive Ink locally produce a full product line of Continuous Ink Supply Systems (CISS) for businesses and consumers.
- Honorable Mention – Gordon Nuttall– Rocky Mountain Ventures – http://www.rockymtnventures.com/ – The Capture-ID™ mobile scanner is wireless, accurate, and reliable for digital capture of documents and identity information away from the desk.
- Honorable Mention - Roger Toennis – Liquid Media, LLC - http://www.loyal2.me/home.seam – Loyal2Me offers the industry’s first consumer-controlled, multi-media advertising experience, giving them complete privacy from the businesses that use Loyal2Me for branding, advertising, marketing and event nofitification.
- Honorable Mention - Karen Porte – tugo - http://www.goodtugo.com/ – The tugo is a cup holder that keeps your drink suspended between the upright handles of your rolling bag.
They use their hands to fashion the components, their minds to create function and strategy, and their hearts to feed the passion that drives their work forward. In our tough economic times, inventions bring hope and inspiration to everyone they touch.
Inventions being unleashed upon the world today are a powerful force. In fact, our future is being created inside the minds of these inventors. They live a life of passion and dreams, driven by a desire to make our world a better place.
These are the dreams that inspire. These are the dreams of hope.
The DaVinci Inventor Showcase is one of those rare opportunities to meet the inventors, feel the intensity of their spirit, touch their creations, and experience the transformation as they step us from the here and now to a better tomorrow.
Join us on this incredible voyage of into the land of invention. Bring your family and friends as this will be an event you will never forget.
Location
Rotors of the Rockies – Map
11915 Airport Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
Food & Refreshments
Concession stands will be available to purchase food.
Keynote Speaker – USPTO Commissioner Robert Stoll
Robert L. Stoll was sworn in as Commissioner for Patents on October 5, 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Stoll was Dean of Training and Education. In that capacity he directed efforts to train foreign officials and the public on all aspects of intellectual property. Before his appointment as Dean in 2007, Mr. Stoll served as director of the Office of Enforcement for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for five years beginning in 2002.
In 1995, Mr. Stoll became the Administrator of the Office of Legislative and International Affairs for USPTO. In this capacity, he led development and analysis of legislation concerning intellectual property, as well as analysis of international issues related to intellectual property.
Mr. Stoll was appointed Executive Assistant to the USPTO Director in 1994 and was responsible for providing technical and policy assistance to the Director on a broad range of national and international intellectual property issues. He also helped develop and plan USPTO strategic goals, objectives, and priorities, and served as a liaison with patent and trademark bar groups and academic and scientific communities.
Mr. Stoll joined the Federal Service in 1979 as a Chemical Engineering Researcher in metallurgy at the United States Bureau of Mines, where he worked until 1982. He joined the USPTO in 1982 as a Patent Examiner, reviewing patents for metal containing complexes and compounds. In 1990, he became a Supervisory Patent Examiner, managing the examination of classified chemical applications, radioactive bio-treating compositions, and liquid crystals.
Mr. Stoll holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from the University of Maryland. While working at USPTO, he earned a juris doctor from Catholic University and became a member of the Maryland Bar.
Helicopter Rides
We will be partnering with the good people at Rotors of the Rockies to offer $50 per person helicopter rides. Sorry, the rides are only for those who attend the show and registration for the rides will happen at the registration desk after you arrive.
General Admission
- Individual – $25 non-members and $20 members
- Family Four-Pack – $60 non-members and $30 members
Exclusive VIP Admission
10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Exclusive VIP Attendance is your opportunity to come early and meet the Celebrity Judges, Speaker, and Inventors during this special time with food and refreshments. Register here to attend this special event as a VIP.
VIP Admission
- $119 non-members and $99 members
Cost to Exhibit
- 6′ Table – $350
- 10′ X 10′ Booth – $550
- For other sizes or special requests, please call Jan or Deb at 303-666-4133
Group Rates
We often get requests for groups wanting to attend For special group rates please call Jan at 303-666-4133.
Registration – November 13, 2010
- CLICK HERE TO ATTEND: General Admission to Inventor Showcase
- CLICK HERE TO ATTEND: Exclusive VIP Registration
- CLICK HERE TO EXHIBIT: 6′ Table Exhibitor Space
- CLICK HERE TO EXHIBIT: 10X10 Booth Exhibitor Space
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Videos of some of the exhibitors at the 2009 Inventor Showcase can be seen here.
Celebrity Judges
This year’s event will include over 100 Celebrity Judges reviewing the entries including TV personalities, VCs, business leaders, product scouts, corporate execs, magazine editors, and many more. Each Judge is personally commited to helping inventors and helping to build a more vibrant inventor community. Here are a few of the talented people we’ll have judging this year’s exhibits:
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| Drew Crouch VP – Ball Aerospace |
Ken Clark News Anchor Good Day Colorado KDVR FOX-31 |
Bob Beauprez Former U.S. Congressman |
Gregg Moss News Anchor 9News |
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Ed Greene |
Allison Taylor Founder of Paravox Senior Fellow at the DaVinci Institute |
Burke Fort CEO of the 8th Continent Project |
Fred Ebert Host of KOA’s Stump the Professor |
Michael Bissonnette Founder of Aerogrow |
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| Michael Cote Managing Editor ColoradoBiz Magazine |
Dave Drach |
Janice Jensen Television Producer Mt Evans |
Mark Crowley Radio Show Host President of Greenwood |
Mark McIntosh Host of Colorado & Company 9News |
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| Robbie Knight Radio Show Host 99.5 The Mountain |
Michael Brown Radio Talk Show Host KOA |
Bill LaVasseur Host Backyard Genius TV |
Howie Drummond Radio Show Host Alice 105.9 |
Liz Ryan Author and Bloomberg Businessweek Columnist |
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| Gina Schreck President, Synapse 3Di |
Dave Taylor Web Guru AskDaveTaylor.com Senior Fellow DaVinci Institute |
Richard Albair Business Development Expert State of Colorado |
Bert Vermeulen Senior Fellow at the DaVinci Institute, Founder of Corp21 |
Brett Green Chief Marketing Officer for Oxstein Design Labs |
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Tom Franklin |
David Sandusky Founder of YourBrandRadio |
Tracy Houston Chairman of the Board at iCAST |
Joy Milkowski Founder of Access Marketing Senior Fellow at the DaVinci Institute |
Steve Baker |
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| Joel Comm Web Guru Founder Info Media |
Lida Citroen Owner and Principal of LIDA360 |
Sam Rediess Senior Director Oracle |
Nicole Glaros Managing Director TechStars |
Jeffrey Samson Founder Samson Design |
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| Larry Nelson Co-founder of w3w3 @ Talk Radio |
Jay Allen President of CXO Network |
Brian Armstrong CFO Rock Bottom Restaurants |
Michael Sitarzewski Founder and CEO HyperSites.com |
Melanie Romero Inventor of the SnapBagger |
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| Scott Cooley Product Scout McGuckin’s Hardware |
Patti Serrano Business Coaching and Social Media Expert |
Brad Bernthal Professor at CU Entrepreneurial Law |
Ralf Garrison Founder The Advisory Group, Inc |
Homer Knearl Patent Attorney |
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| Natalie Tysdal News Anchor FOX 31 KDVR |
Paul Bauer IT Professor & Dept Chair – DU Senior Fellow at the DaVinci Institute |
Matthew Starr Chief Technology Office Spectra Logic |
Dale Halling Intellectual Property Attorney Halling PC |
Russ Farmer President, CEO, and Founder of PBC |
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| Al Gebhard Serial Inventor |
Brian Tsuchiya Founder of StartupGuru |
Sam Hill Radio Show Host Alice 105.9 |
Karl Dakin Co-Founder of DaVinci Quest Senior Fellow DaVinci Institute |
Mike Taylor Editor ColoradoBiz Magazine |
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| Catharine Merigold General Partner Vista Ventures |
Gene Branch Intellectual Property Attorney Perkins Coie |
Michael Miller VP, COO Engage Communication Group |
Michael Moore Rouge Philosopher |
Michael Cushman President Key Change Institute Senior Fellow at the DaVinci Institute |
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| Mitch Jelniker News Anchor Channel 7 |
Anita Edge Founder of Denver Mastermind Group |
Mark Soane Managing Director Appian Ventures |
Ava Diamond President of the Diamond Success Group |
George Tyler Partner, VP CXO to Go |
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| Ryan Parker Actor & Producer Backyard Genius TV |
Rob Reuteman Freelance Writer Former Business Editor Rocky Mountain News |
Frank Armbruster Inventor and Licensing Expert Founder Colorado Bootstrap, Inc |
Doyle Albee President Metzger Associates |
Mike Casey Radio Show Host 99.5 The Mountain |
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| Don Marostica Executive Director Office of Economic Development State of Colorado |
Greg Carlisle Managing Director Gefinor Ventures |
Kathleen May New Media Specialist Metzger Associates |
Ted Wahler Founder WorldWide Outsource Solutions |
Steve Hirsh Founder Hirsh Precision Products, Inc. |
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| Chris Meyers Former National Sales Manager Echostar |
Viveka von Rosen Social Media Expert & Speaker |
Brian Schwartz Author of 50 Interviews: Entrepreneurs |
John Funk Chief Product Scout Evergreen IP |
Scott Tibbets Executive Director eSpace Incubator |
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| Adrian Chernoff Award-winning Inventor, former Disney Imagineer |
Susan Grafton Director of Economic Development, Westminster, CO |
Charles Gray Patent Attorney Townsend & Townsend & Crew |
Les Juhasz Owner at Liberty International Development |
Cart Pierson Dir Business Development Ernst & Young |
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| Jan Mink Product Scout Founder of Key Marketing |
Dick Bruso Branding Expert & Int’l Speaker Founder of Heard Above the Noise |
Ron Yeager President DaVinci Quest |
Mark Lusher CEO Omnidant |
Erik Zeitlan Product Designer Lead Consultant at SBDC |
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| Lisa Calkins CEO Amadeus Consulting |
Brad Tomecek Architect Founder Studio HT |
Nikki Kayser KGNU News & Public Affairs Producer |
Michael Humecki Principal Larkspur & Associates |
Matt Dombrow CEO and Cofounder Clixo |
Agenda – November 13, 2010
9:00 am – Exhibitor Setup
10:00 am – Celebrity Judge and VIP Preview – (There will be drinks and appetizers served at the preview)
12:00 pm – Official Opening of the DaVinci Inventor Showcase
6:00 pm – Keynote Speaker USPTO Commisioner Robert L. Stoll
7:00 pm – Announce the Winner
7:30 pm – Thank you for Coming
Photos of past year’s events:
Jay Walker Video
Video of Jay Walker at the Colorado Inventor Showcase 2008 – Jay S. Walker was the Founder of Priceline.com and is chairman of Walker Digital, a private R&D laboratory based in Stamford, CT. He founded the lab in 1994 with the guiding vision that new consumer applications for large-scale networks represent the key growth opportunity for many industries. Walker holds around 250 U.S. patents. In total, Walker Digital has invented about 1,000 applications for the Internet, cell phones, credit-card networks, and casino networks, as well as vending machines and lottery and retail networks. The company employs teams of inventors, engineers, designers, and attorneys. Typically, it partners with Fortune 500 firms to bring its inventions to market. Walker is best known as the founder of Priceline.com. He also founded Synapse, which became the world’s largest seller of magazine subscriptions and is now a unit of Time Warner.
Colorado Inventor Showcase 2008
Joy Milkowski takes us on a journey inside the Colorado Inventor Showcase 2008
