New equipment ideas

[8jimi8]

I have a couple of ideas for improving EMS equipment. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting my ideas off the ground? Do I need to make a prototype and then apply for a patent? What is he best way to market new/useful ideas to medical equipment companies? Of course I don't want to state my improvement ideas online. They are nothing extraordinary, just common sense improvements to existing equipment.
Thanks for your time!

 

[firetender]

For starters, get your improvement clear and diagrammed. Then you can apply for a Patent Pending pretty cheap, which will put you on the line as you investigate the patents that combined into creating the equipment you are improving. It's a one step at a time thing. Out of that, you'll spend the money to get the patent. (I'm not a Lawyer!)

 

[8jimi8]

Thanks for your suggestion! As I progress through the process, I'll revisit this thread!

 

[medicdan]

Sounds Good! Just beware, some devices used in EMS, or involved in patient care, need to be assessed and approved by the FDA...

Good Luck!

 

[8jimi8]

This wouldn't be a new device, just an improvement to speed up verification of successful interventions. This is just kind of a common sense Improvement. It realistically wouldn't change the function or appropriateness of the device. Again, thank you for the helpful advice!