Invention refers to the act of creating a new or novel device, product, process or technique, although some inventions are based on pre-existing models or ideas while others are radical breakthroughs that extend the boundaries of human knowledge or technology.
Recommended Resources
About.com: Famous Inventions: A to Z
Provides the history of famous inventions. The site is broken down into alphabetical categories and each invention is described in detail, including the name of the inventor, the circumstances of the concept, and the date, among other things.
http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventions/a/FamousInvention.htm
This internet web site encourages people to share their ideas to a global creativity pool, which contains a free database of such ideas. The assumption is that someone who can use the idea will do so and reward the idea donor.
http://www.creativitypool.com/
Invent Now is an organization that supports innovation and creativity. Invent Now's program includes a summer camp program for children and college-level competitions for students. You can also find out about Invent Now's museum here.
http://www.invent.org/
A virtual community of inventors offers support, information, and articles about inventing, how to prototype, getting a patent, and selling new inventions as well as other resources.
http://www.inventioncity.com/
The Inventors Assistance League is the website of a non-profit organization dedicated to helping inventors protect and market their ideas. The site has information to help you choose the most affordable way to protect your ideas. You can also view videos on inventing issues.
http://www.inventions.org/
