A written record of daily activities, which is very important for an inventor to keep while working on an invention. An inventor s right to keep others from making, using or selling his or her invention. A person who looks for new ways to achieve solutions - an inventor is a problem solver. The unexpected finding of something useful or valuable. Asking a question of a group of people to gain an opinion or information.
Surveys are often an important part of the marketing process.
Inventors are problem solvers, so learn to look at old problems in new ways. Make sure all your logs and drawings are neat and complete. Always use proper spelling and grammar. Use a dictionary or thesaurus if needed. Try to make your invention work as efficiently as possible with as few parts as necessary to accomplish the task.