In this week’s episode, in both the show’s second and third segments, America’s Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, interviews Bob Labbe, a retired environmental systems engineer who’s invented the Ultimate Coaster. Earlier in his life, Bob earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968 and began studying for his master's in engineering and business; in 1972, he embarked on his career in air pollution control, engineering, manufacturing, and installing industrial systems throughout North America and in other parts of the world. He began his career with American Air Filter in 1968 and in 1972 became a founding member of the first of three air pollution control companies he led over forty-nine years.

In the show’s fourth segment, Rita, with her industry expert, Kevin Cody, Founder and CEO of FLI Products, the in’s and out’s, opportunities and challenges of manufacturing in America as well as challenges and of selling and distributing American-made products at home in the USA against foreign competition with products having a much lower labor-based manufacturing costs. FLI Products, which has a division which sells only “Made in America” products, is currently expanding to include more American-made products in the kitchen housewares, gadgets storage and lighting lines. Kevin explains how his company’s commitment to quality is what’s driving the efforts to include more products manufactured in the USA, giving recognition that foreign-made products often have quality problems that, despite the lower labor costs, ultimately results in higher-end costs being delivered to the consumer than would otherwise be the case.. Come, view, listen and learn what it takes to be successful as inventor, whether you’re doing it as a side hustle, as a “once-in-a-lifetime” gambit or even if you think that you’d like to become a serial inventor and turn your imagination and talents towards bringing new ideas and products into the world!

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In this week’s episode, in the show’s second segment, America’s Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, interviews Dr. Richard M. Chesbrough, a retired radiologist with over 30 patents who has generated over $450 million in product sales from his inventions. Listen and watch and gain insights on how to get started with inventing, making sense of it financially, facing rejections, and the potential that professionals have to explore inventing as a side hustle.

In the show’s second segment, Rita explores the process that drove cosmetologist, Teri Lafranchi, to invent her “football cap” product and the challenges associated with inventing a product that requires, for its full actualization, the need to seek intellectual property rights from third parties, such as NFL franchise owners and others with protected IP.

In the third segment, Rita discusses, with her long-time friend and colleague, Michael Miller, the importance of having a registered patent attorney prepare patent applications that are intended to cover inventions which the inventor wishes to license to third parties for commercialization. Come, view, listen and learn what it takes to be successful as inventor, whether you’re doing it as a side hustle, as a “once-in-a-lifetime” gambit or even if you think that you’d like to turn your imagination and talents towards becoming a full-time serial inventor by bringing new ideas and products into the world on an ongoing basis!

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On this week's Invent America Radio episode, Rita and Michael King discuss the new R&D Tax Credit which is now available for the development work done by inventors in bringing their new inventions to market. Guests include Floyd & Kristie Henderson (Gear Trakr) & Eric Barnhart (Bumpin Brand), joined by our industry expert, Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D.

Floyd & Kristie Henderson, are the inventors of Gear Trakr. Gear Trakr is setting out to eliminate lost and found. Combine the Gear Tags with the Gear Trakr app to help identify ownership of all your belongings for a quick and easy return. To learn more, please visit: https://geartrakr.com.

Eric Barnhart is the inventor for the Bumpin' Belt. Bumpin Brands is the maker of the Bumpin' Belt, the ultimate magnetic Bluetooth speaker that attaches to your belt buckle, ensuring you stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying your favorite tunes. To learn more, please visit: bumpinbrand.com.

The third guest is Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D. Ms. Bailey has been with Clarus R+D for over four years, serving as a Partner Account Executive for the past two years.

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On this week's episode of "Invent America Radio", Rita and her co-host Michael King discuss "The Challenges of Manufacturing in the US" with Cindy Duncan, inventor of Hotyz 2 in 1 Chaps, and Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky.

Cindy Duncan is the inventor of Hotyz 2-in-1 Chaps. Cindy is a retired Denver police officer and has been inventing for more than 10 years. Check out Cynthia's product video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujukxK20eZI.

Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky, offers product development and production services for a wide range of sewn products. According to Stacey, " Stitch Kentucky has the best seamstress in the country. For “Made in the USA”, bring us your vision and we can change it to reality. We can create anything from BackPacks or pet products to dance costumes or upholstery." To learn more, please visit: stitchkentucky.com.

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On this episode of Invent America Radio, Rita and her co-host Michael King discuss "Why & How to Make Improvements After a Tradeshow" with Barb Wangler, inventor of The Rookie Seat, & Rick Bunger, inventor of Ivy's Counting blocks, joined by industry expert Noah McNeely, founder of Product QuickStart.

Barb Wangler, inventor of The Rookie Seat, discusses her invention and the improvements she feels she needs to make in order to make it the best possible product with the greatest potential for commercialization. The Rookie Seat is a 3-in-1 portable travel chair designed for infants as young as 3 months to toddlers up to 4 years old! As an outdoor enthusiast who is both a mother and a grandmother, Barb Wangler knows traveling or dining out with little ones can be a challenge. She invented The Rookie Seat to make that challenging situation a little easier. Designed with safety, convenience, and versatility in mind, The Rookie Seat has the capability to be 3 things: (1) a camping chair for your child to sit on the grass or beach (2) a bleacher seat for your baby (3) a booster seat in restaurants so you can stop using theirs, that never get washed or sanitized.

Rick Bunger, inventor of Ivy's Counting Blocks, also joins in the conversation by sharing what he learned at the trade show and what ways he might improve the logistics of getting his product to market and lowering his costs in order to make the product more affordable to a greater share of the consuming public.

Lastly, Rita and Michael welcome founder of Product QuickStart Noah McNeely to discuss "Why & How to Make Improvements After a Tradeshow". Product QuickStart is a company that provides streamlined design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services for inventor-entrepreneurs. Degreed in both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, Noah has brought products to the market in a variety of industries, including: consumer products, tools, medical devices, consumer electronics, professional equipment, toys, and housewares. Mr. McNeely has helped more than 200 inventors develop their innovative ideas, many into thriving businesses, and, in a few cases, multi-million dollar exit events. Aside from Product QuickStart, Noah hosts the Product Genius Podcast, and he serves on the advisory board of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech.

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On this week's "Invent America" episode, Rita Crompton and her co-host, Michael King, discuss "How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch!" with Leslie Holland, inventor of The Jewelry Closet, & the winner of the INNOVATION AWARD at the 2025 ASD Market Week, Angela Kendall, inventor of Snap N Pack, joined by Don Skaggs, President of the Inventors Network KY.

The Jewelry Closet is the first and only modular jewelry organizer. Leslie Holland is a first-time inventor, having navigated her way through the invention process for nearly three years. As a life-long problem solver, with a long-standing record of successes in global organizations, she finds problem-solving in service to others incredibly motivating. Leslie’s winning formula for success has always been others first, preparation, and tenacity. Using this same approach, Leslie is positioned to realize success yet again as she seeks licensees to bring this unique problem-solving invention to life.

Angela Kendall, the winner of this year's Innovation Award sponsored by America's Inventor Lady and HomeTalk USA, talks about her invention, the Snap N Pack. The Snap N Pack is the ultimate modular storage solution. The ONLY container with customizable compartments, the Snap N Pack easily snaps together different sections to store hot, cold, and room-temperature foods separately.

This episode's industry expert, Don Skaggs, is President of the Inventor's Network KY, a nonprofit that helps inventors through education and support services. Don Skaggs is himself an inventor, as well as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and consultant to a wide range of businesses.

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In this episode, Rita and her co-host, Michael King, along with Rita's guests, Rick Bunger, creator of Ivy's Counting Blocks, Jean Moody, inventor of the Wrap-A-Candle candle preservation system and Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director for ASD Market Week, discuss the lessons learned by the two inventors and the types of things you can discover in attending a trade show, particularly one that has a full gamut of interested constituencies, i.e., manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and actual consumers, the way that ASD Market Week has.

Come and listen to the secrets uncovered by inventors by attending a trade show in which so many different types of attendees are involved.

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On this week's HomeTalkUSA "Invent America Radio" segment, I and my co-host, Michael King of HomeTalk USA, discuss "How to Work a Trade Show !" with inventor Derry Griffin, a successful contractor for more than 25 years with hands-on experience in all aspects of the construction business and is the inventor of a variety of products for a caulking gun, Tom Butler, a Wisconsin farmer who invented a way to keep picture frames level hanging on your wall and Don Skaggs, an inventor and President of the Inventor's Network KY, a nonprofit that helps inventors through education and support services

GUEST #1 INFO: Derry Griffin

TITLE/CO: Owner, Erin Innovations

PHONE: 818-451-8910

EMAIL: siaorse7@gmail.com

BIO: Derry Griffin, a successful contractor for more than 25 years, has hands on experience in all aspects of the construction business. Over the years he has realized that there are a lack of products that provide contractors’ support and organization during basic construction processes. Since necessity is the mother of invention, he has created and implemented many items that facilitate more efficient and effective working methods promoting solid, quality handiwork, which ultimately increases job profitability. His goal is to alleviate basic frustrations all contractors experience by sharing his knowledge and products.

GUEST #2 INFO: Tom Butler

TITLE/CO: Inventor, Next Level Frames

PHONE: 608-432-4974

EMAIL: brittanyrun1@aol.com

BIO: Currently I'm a beef farmer in Wisconsin. Before farming I was in the mining industry. All my life I've been a problem solver. That brings me to the place I'm at today, I started my venture in getting a patent for my self-leveling picture frame because after seeing family pictures on my mother’s walls I thought there has to be a way to keep pictures level, so after some trial and error, I came up with using a water bladder in the back of the picture frame using that water weight for leveling, because water will always seek itself to be level thus making the picture frame level. Now I'm at the point of trying to market my new product.

GUEST #3 INFO: Don Skaggs

TITLE/CO: President, Inventor’s Group KY

PHONE: 859-361-5969

EMAIL: don.skaggs@kyinventors.org

BIO: Don Skaggs is an inventor, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and consultant to a wide range of businesses. His experience includes bootstrapping startup companies from initial idea to successful exit, developing products, creating & implementing new marketing strategies, helping small companies move forward, and successfully launching new products. Don is president of The Fulson Group which includes the Empowered Inventing brand, providing specialized courses, consulting and more to inventors, entrepreneurs and startups.

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