| Vermont_SIRI Includes safety regulations, discussion, graphics, links, and consultant lists. |
| Centre_for_Advanced_Spatial_Analysis__GIS_Timeline_Team A timeline reference outlining the history of GIS. |
| EPA_Region Environmental Protection Agency resource for GIS system data and applications in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
| European_Geo-Portal Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe is an initiative launched by the European Commission. |
| Example_Code Forum features information and resources related to GIS. |
| The_Food_and_Agriculture_Organization The FAO GeoNetwork provides Internet access to interactive maps, satellite imagery and related spatial databases. |
| Geography_Network An Internet portal to spatial data. |
| GIS_Cafe A resource for GIS professionals. |
| GIS_Case_Studies Examples of United States and Canada raster and vector GIS projects. |
| GIS_Forums Resources for the GIS Professional. |
| GIS_Lounge The complete source for information and resources. Information on data and applications and about GIS careers. |
| GIS_Monitor GIS monitor goes beyond the headlines and press releases. Local, county, state and federal Mapping and GIS users, top notch consultants read and depend on the GIS Monitor Newsletter every week. |
| GIS_Skills_Page Page contains Ryan Galbraith's academic and work experience. |
| GIS_com Provides introductory overviews on many aspects of GIS. Find information about industries, curriculums and current events in GIS. |
| GISuser Site delivers the latest news, feature articles, and updates concerning the use of GIS, LBS, GPS, and geospatial technologies. |
| GISZone The site contains information resources about the emerging technologies like Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System, and related technologies. |
| Intergraph_Mapping_and_Geospatial_Solutions_Home_Page The leading mapping, GIS, and geospatial solutions provider for: geospatial resource management, land information management, geospatatial data management & cartography, geospatial intelligence, |
| Public_Health Provides information on the use of GIS in public health applications, from a 1998 conference. |
| ReGeo_Geo-Information_System Project aimed at creating an information system based on a virtual geo-multimedia database, which will serve different applications including rural communities and eco-tourism. |
| SpatialNews News, features, career postings, events, and daily wire. |
| Steigerwald,_Scott Exploration of geography, GIS, geographic programming and serving maps on the web. Resource for ArcIMS and ESRI-based software. |
| U_S__Geological_Survey Gives a brief overview of how a GIS is used, some of the theory behind how it operates, as well as a discussion of various applications. |
| Wen_Tzai-Hung\'s_Geospatial_Research Describes study results on the use of geographic information system models that could be used to help people with water usage control and epidemic health risk predictions. Includes map illustrations. |
| AccountPro_Software_Inc Equipment Maintenance 2002. Software for scheduling and tracking equipment maintenance by dates, hours, or mileage. |
| Advanced_Software_Designs Facility and plant maintenance (CMMS & FMS) and calibration management software. |
| Allied_Enterprises Software for preventive maintenance, fleet maintenance and equipment maintenance. |
| Allied_Enterprises Developer of industrial software. Specializing in real time process control maintenance, data acquisition, remote monitoring, access and diagnostics. Producer of the MMS industrial standard maintenanc |
| AM_Maintenance_Software Preventive maintenance software for industrial installations. |
| AM_Products_Inc Maintenance software featuring order forms, cost control, inventory, and history. For preventive maintenance schedules, detailed equipment data, work orders, inventory, purchasing, tracking, cost anal |
| ASDZ_Services Client/server CMMS designed for the biomedical industries. |
| Ashcom_Technologies,_Inc Software for use in inventory, fleet, equipment, work order processing, vendor and purchase order management. |
| Assetpoint Formerly Tabware, Inc. Still provide tabware software. |
| Avert_Systems_Corporation Avert is a software program for tracking historical and current maintenance entries, performing maintenance analysis and other related issues for valves, vessels and other instrumentation. |
| Bellwood_Systems Development and customization services for MAXIMO projects worldwide via offshore delivery model. ISO 9001:2000-certified. |
| BG-Map_Facilities_Management_Module AutoCAD-based system that maintains records, tracks suppliers and contacts, and schedules maintenance. |
| Blom_Consultancy Application to measure the Overall Equipment Effectiveness for a manufacturing environment. |
| BMS_Technology_Group Software for planned maintenance, job control, breakdown records, stock control - for all types of plant, equipment, buildings, equipment and facilities. |
| Caron_Engineeringis Caron Engineering offers manufacuturing and engineering companies a single source for the custom development, design and assembly of tool monitoring, servo and process control, and now offering their |
| Caver_Morehead_Systems,_Inc_ A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software developer and engineering firm that sells and services its software programs to contractual clients. |
| Centric_Maintenance_Systems Provides consulting to a maintenance organization as they attempt to move from reactive to pro-active mode. |
2009 Northern Plains Inventors Congress (January 13, 2009)
- Join us for this one-day even of seminars from experts in the industry followed by Marketplace the next day where inventors can exhibit their inventions.
PatentWizard 3.0 Released - A new version of the popular provisional patent application software program by Neustel Software, Inc. has been released with significant new features. See www.PatentWizard.com for more information.
S. Michael Bender Disbarrment Upheld by CAFC (June 21, 2007) - Patent attorney who worked with American Inventors Corporation (AIC) was disbarred for failing to properly advise clients, conflict of interest and engaging in evasive conduct that hindered the USPTO's investigation.
FTC Charges Invention Promotion Swindlers with Contempt (03-12-07) - "The individuals were employed by International Product Design Inc., which the FTC charged with fraudulent business practices in 1997. A court order issued in 1998 prohibited Julian Gumpel, Darrell Mormando, and Greg Wilson from deceptively marketing invention promotion services, but Gumpel later revived the same scam under the name, “Patent and Trademark Institute of America” (PTI)."
$26 Million Judgment Against Davison Associates,
Inc. (PDF)
(March 17, 2006) - The FTC was awarded
$26 million on March 17, 2006 against Davison
Associates, Inc. in the largest FTC judgment
against an invention marketing company.
Findings
of Fact and Conclusions of Law
(PDF)
Order
for Permanent Injunction
(PDF)
Order
of Final Judgment (PDF)
Prison Time For Invention Promoter -
The three top executives of American Inventors
Corporation (AIC) pleaded guilty in Federal
District Court on May 15. Read
The Story . . .
About The NIFC
Michael S. Neustel, a U.S. Registered
Patent Attorney, founded the National Inventor Fraud
Center, Inc. (NIFC) with the goal to provide
information to consumers about invention promotion companies and
how people can market their ideas. Many inventors do not realize that
some invention marketing companies charge thousands of dollars,
yet have success rates of 0.00%. The goal of the NIFC is
to educate and help inventors make the right decisions.
The NIFC is owned by Neustel
Law Offices, LTD.
Tips
for new inventors
1. Don't Rush. Never
"rush" into the invention process. Make sure to take
your time before making important decisions that affect you and
your invention. Rarely are there situations where an inventor
needs to make a decision within a few days.
2. Investigate. Thoroughly
investigate any invention promotion company BEFORE providing
them with your invention or money. You can visit the FTC
web site (www.ftc.gov) to
search for information about invention marketing companies.
3. Education.
Educate yourself about the invention process and invention
marketing companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the
United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) have several
informative articles for inventors to read prior to starting the
invention process:
Scam
Prevention (USPTO) (PDF)
Invention
Promotion Firms (FTC)
Spotting
Sweet Sounding Promises of Fraudulent Companies (FTC)
So
You've Got a Great Idea? (FTC)
4. "Objective"
Evaluations. It is
important to have an objective invention
"marketability" evaluation performed by a third-party.
If the company you are considering will not evaluate the
marketability of your invention, then seek the assistance of
another company which will (see the Good
Guys).
5. Inventors Groups. It
is very important to network with inventors in your area.
Contact a local inventors group and attend a meeting before
going further with the invention process. Ask the experienced
inventors in the group for guidance and support. We have a
listing of Inventors
Groups for you to contact.
Recovering
Your Money
It is unfortunate when an inventor pays
thousands of dollars for services that have little value to
them. If you desire to get your money back from an
invention marketing company, you should remain calm and follow a
strict plan for getting your money back. Expressing
anger and frustration to the company usually will not help you.
We have a Suggested
Approach for you to review that may help you in getting your
money back.
Good Guys
Some of the invention marketing companies
listed on the Good
Guys section operate upon a
percentage of the money the inventor receives from their
marketing efforts. Many of the Good Guys
charge for
their services, but do not be discouraged solely by their fees.
You should investigate any invention marketing company before
paying money, even if they are listed as a Good Guy.
It is also recommended that individuals join a Local
Inventors Group.
Finding
Additional Information
Information is a valuable tool for inventors
during the invention process. It is important for
inventors not to rush into the invention process without
performing thorough research. There are numerous
informative places for inventors seeking to market their
invention such as the Federal Trade
Commission, Attorney
Generals, Inventor
Groups, the U.S. Patent
Office, and Internet search engines.
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