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How to Invent, Protect Yourself and Your Invention, and Make Serious Money
Written in an easy-to-read style, with tons of examples including the Author’s own patent application for his invention, the “Thawometer” which matured into U.S. Patent 9,410,730, novice and seasoned inventors alike will find the The Inventor Handbook a treasure-trove of how-to information.
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