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By: Ginger | January 09, 2009 | Category: General

Recently an idea for an invention popped into my head… a “Man-Bra.” I’m not saying who inspired this idea; let’s just call him “Myhu S. Band.” This special garment would provide some support for men with a more developed “chest region.” Made completely of duct tape (yet another use for that all-star of adhesives!), it will have many useful features. It will include: insulated pockets that will keep a minimum of 6 beers cold up to 3 hours; side pockets for the required TV, stereo, DVD, and TIVO remotes; and a GPS tracking system, so the wearer will never have to ask for directions ever again.

When I shared my idea with Myhu S. Band, he told me to call it a “Dude Vest.” He said, “No card-carrying member of the male race would be caught dead wearing a ‘Man Bra,’ even if he did need it… which he most certainly does not!” Hmmm, maybe the “Dude Vest” should include a mirror. He also recommended adding a hidden pocket for that special edition of “Sports Illustrated,” an LED flashlight with rechargeable batteries, and a Swiss Army knife on a detachable clip. I’m thinking it should probably include a pocket for a nose hair clipper too, but that is a topic for another blog.

Thomas EdisonSo, how do inventors go about getting a patent? My first stop was the patent page on USA.gov. It directed me to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) website which has a patents page. There are applications for 3 types of patents you can apply for: utility, design, and plant patents. The PTO suggests that a lawyer familiar with patent law be consulted because of the complexities involved. You can search for patent attorneys online for your city and state.

If you have any other suggestions for my “Dude Vest” drop me a line. Or if you have gone through the patent process, we would all be interested to hear about your experience.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Cindy Sue Causey on January 13, 2009 at 10:21 AM EST

Your timing on this is most excellent.. Was riding on our local transport, MATS, today and passed a plastics shop.. Reminded me once again that I have something I've never seen produced but the path to seeking a patent has always seemed too overwhelming..

Will try these tools.. If it ever comes to something, "I'll be back"..

Peace and best wishes from North Georgia.. :)

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blue comment bubble Posted by Unknown on January 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM EST

Prior art: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_bro

Was a plot point in a Seinfeld episode. Good luck with that, though.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Bean on January 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM EST

Ginger-

I'm afraid Seinfeld beat you to the punch on your idea. See the episode about the "manzier".

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blue comment bubble Posted by Joe Smith on January 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM EST

this is a stupid post. why waste taxpayer money to write this?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Ginger on January 13, 2009 at 01:41 PM EST

Well, apparently I am busted. A couple folks pointed out that the "Dude Vest" invention concept was a plot on a Seinfeld episode. Sorry, I've never really watched Seinfeld... hmmm, maybe I should.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Ginger on January 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM EST

Joe, sorry you felt my blog was stupid and that it wasted tax dollars. If it makes you feel better, I split my blogging up into categories. My "stupid" blogging is done on my personal time. Only my serious blogs that have no sense of humor are done on government time.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Terri on January 13, 2009 at 05:01 PM EST

Ah oh....Seems Kramer has already stolen the market for the man bra. He and Georges dad made and modeled it for America to enjoy

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blue comment bubble Posted by joan on January 13, 2009 at 06:27 PM EST

Ginger, I understand that your ManVest idea will not interest everyone, but the point is, your blog did introduce a number of links that might be of interest to many people.
I read this blog because it often is fun and amusing, but at the same time there is always a point behind it.
J.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Thomas on January 14, 2009 at 01:42 PM EST

I thought this was great post and I wanted to say thank you to you and all of you govgabbers. You all are doing a great job.

Thomas

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