Topic: What You Need to Know About Filing a Patent, and How to do It Right!

Topic: What You Need to Know About Filing a Patent, and How to do It Right!

Author: Rita Crompton May 31, 2025 Duration: 36:57

Rita and Michael discuss prototyping with each other and with their special guests, Jeff Kutas, founder of MB Sentinel (mbsentinel.com), Brandon Kollar, founder and chief product developer at Edge Independent Product Developers LLC, and Ray Burrasca, Managing Partner at the Law Offices of R.P. Burrasca (RPBLawOffices.com).


MB Sentinel is a Stephenville, Texas-based company that manufactures and sells the MB Sentinel Box Gobbler, a secure, lockable mailbox designed to protect packages from theft and vandalism. Together, Jeff and his family have rebuilt a three-generation family business that was impacted by the shift in consumer behavior toward online shopping, which diminished the demand for our expertise in natural health products and his retail stores formerly known as Better Health in Arlington, TX. The Box Gobbler and MB Sentinel grew out of the lessons learned from that earlier failure.


Brandon Kollar currently serves as the Director of Technical Services at ATEC, INC., where the focus is on value-added services and the expansion of ATEC's distribution arm. In his previous role, Brian Kollar was the founder and chief product developer at Edge Independent Product Developers LLC, where a variety of creative developments pertaining to gun design and, in particular, the AR rifle, were developed over the past several years.


Ray Burrasca, Managing Partner of the The Law Office of R.P Burrasca, is a 40+ year experienced corporate, securities, finance and mergers and acquisition attorney, with a treasure trove of experience in the medical device, advertising, forest products, pharmaceutical and consumer products businesses.


The Law Offices of R.P. Burrasca have been serving the financial and legal needs of inventors and entrepreneurs for more than the past 25 years.


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Ever wonder why some brilliant ideas become household names while others never make it off the shelf? That’s the central puzzle explored in Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA. Each week, Rita and Michael pull back the curtain on the entire journey from concept to consumer, moving beyond simple inspiration to tackle the real, often messy work of bringing an invention to life. Their conversations are grounded in practical reality, featuring candid talks with inventors who have been in the trenches and specialists who understand manufacturing, marketing, and legal hurdles. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of both setbacks and breakthroughs, getting a honest look at what “mind to market” truly requires. This isn’t just theory; it’s a roadmap built from shared experiences. The dynamic between Rita’s inventive expertise and Michael’s contractor’s perspective on building things that last creates a uniquely balanced discussion. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting actionable advice from two seasoned guides who are genuinely invested in demystifying the path to success. Whether you’re tinkering in your garage or are ready to pitch to investors, the insights gathered here offer valuable lessons on resilience, adaptation, and the specific ingredients that can turn a clever idea into a viable product.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA
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Topic: Challenges of Manufacturing in the U.S. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:15
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Duration: 38:05
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Duration: 38:12
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Duration: 37:48
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Duration: 38:02
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