United Patent Research, Maryland

Patrick Ralston, a businessman from Olney, Maryland, founded United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) to assist inventors in actualizing new ideas. Founded in 2007, United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) has come up with a unique, comprehensive approach to idea development.

In addition to standardized invention application procedures, United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) provides a range of services designed to take new ideas from the planning stage to manufacturing. United Patent Research’s (originally known as United Patent Resources) mission statement emphasizes long-term relationships and a client-driven approach, and consequently each inventor receives services best suited to the needs of the idea under consideration.

To achieve this goal of customized service, United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) maintains a staff of experts in a range of disciplines, including patent law, physics, engineering, and the biological sciences. New ideas are evaluated by experts in the field, and suggestions are made to the inventor for improving the idea and making it marketable. United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) then assists inventors to secure appropriate patents, contact potential manufacturers, and negotiate equitable royalty arrangements.

Among the many products that United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) has represented are Luke’s Liners, a product for cleaning rooftop gutters without the use of ladders and without attaching anything to the house, which would invalidate many types of homeowner’s insurance policies. Another invention represented by United Patent Research is the Tripod Extension Stepladder, a stepladder built for extra safety and stability. In the medical product field, United Patent Research assisted inventor Clint Fruitman to advance three products that provide relief from inflammation without the use of drugs: CryoTENS, TheraEZE, and X-Celeael.

United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) believes in best business practices and is affiliated with many industry groups, including Dun & Bradstreet, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, the National Sporting Goods Association, and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. United Patent Research (originally known as United Patent Resources) also employs strict confidentiality agreements to ensure that creators maintain full control and ownership of their ideas.