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Rate This Invention - Shirt Rack
by Scrupulous » Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:15 pm
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Hello Everyone.
I'd like to try something new here on this forum, with this invention.
Look at the image, read the following description, and tell me what you think.
In your own comments, I'd like you to rate the invention with up to five "Smilies"
(or "frownies" 
).
If you favor the invention, also tell me how much you would pay for one, please.
This way, I'll get some direct feedback from the people on this forum.
Thanks in advance, for your participation.
Here goes...
The Shirt Rackâ„¢ (patent pending)
This handy accessory will make doing laundry much, much easier.
Simply take your shirts out of the washer or dryer, and slip them on the rack.
Shirts stay there until your ready to wear them again.
Put away the hangers and the iron because you don't need them anymore!
Available for several shirt sizes, and in several models.
I'd like to try something new here on this forum, with this invention.
Look at the image, read the following description, and tell me what you think.
In your own comments, I'd like you to rate the invention with up to five "Smilies"
(or "frownies" ).
If you favor the invention, also tell me how much you would pay for one, please.
This way, I'll get some direct feedback from the people on this forum.
Thanks in advance, for your participation.
Here goes...
The Shirt Rackâ„¢ (patent pending)
This handy accessory will make doing laundry much, much easier.
Simply take your shirts out of the washer or dryer, and slip them on the rack.
Shirts stay there until your ready to wear them again.
Put away the hangers and the iron because you don't need them anymore!
Available for several shirt sizes, and in several models.
by Scrupulous » Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:19 pm
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Now, I'll go first, to give you the idea.
I give it 4 smilies because it would save people a lot of time and effort.
I would pay as much as $100 for something like this, if it was made to last a long time.
I give it 4 smilies because it would save people a lot of time and effort.
I would pay as much as $100 for something like this, if it was made to last a long time.
by Michelle » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:21 am
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I am a little confused as to how it would work.
Where would the sleeves go. Is ti big enough to handle the main body of the shirt and the sleeves too?
Three smiles as I like the idea of an easy way to hang up shirts to dry, but don't see where the sleeves go.
I would pay $49 for something like this if it worked properly.
Where would the sleeves go. Is ti big enough to handle the main body of the shirt and the sleeves too?
Three smiles as I like the idea of an easy way to hang up shirts to dry, but don't see where the sleeves go.
I would pay $49 for something like this if it worked properly.
by Scrupulous » Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:23 am
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The sleeves just hang down.
You slide the body of the shirt over one of the forms to keep it wrinkle-free.
It is very well-suited for short-sleeve shirts.
But, it does work for long-sleeve, button-down dress shirts and the like.
Thanks for the comments, Michelle.
This is exactly the kind of feedback I hoped to see.
You slide the body of the shirt over one of the forms to keep it wrinkle-free.
It is very well-suited for short-sleeve shirts.
But, it does work for long-sleeve, button-down dress shirts and the like.
Thanks for the comments, Michelle.
This is exactly the kind of feedback I hoped to see.
Shirt Rack
by Roger Brown » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:43 pm
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I have to agree with Michelle I don't see anyone paying over $49 for it. I understand your concept and give you for originality. Now comes the hard part. I want you to understand if you ask me to give my opinion that is what I do. It is nothing personal. You can find anyone to say everything you think of is great. If what you want is honest oipnions that is what all of us in here should do. Hopefully that will help you improve on your idea and fix and flaws before you try and go to a company or market with it.
These are the inherent issues I think you will run into.
1. Where do you store the rack? Most home laundry rooms aren't that large. The rack you show has 16 racks per side that will accomadate a standard shirt. I measured my wife's shirts they are 27"from the neck to the bottom of the shirt. With two sides to the rack that is a width of 54". I know it will be a little shorter than that due to the angle of the rack. But that is still a decent amount of room.
2. Most women have more than 30 shirts. Granted they are not all worn the same week, but you stated that they could
3. Womens' shirts are more complicated than mens'. They have various fabrics, shoulder pad inserts, etc. My wife a nd daughter only use certain types of hangers so they don't deform the shape of the shirt.
I see your rack being a useful tool for a single person. As you add more people into the mix the more you cause space issues. I wouldn't buy it but, you may find a niche market to single people and students.
So for families
For students and singles
for originality. Now comes the hard part. I want you to understand if you ask me to give my opinion that is what I do. It is nothing personal. You can find anyone to say everything you think of is great. If what you want is honest oipnions that is what all of us in here should do. Hopefully that will help you improve on your idea and fix and flaws before you try and go to a company or market with it.
These are the inherent issues I think you will run into.
1. Where do you store the rack? Most home laundry rooms aren't that large. The rack you show has 16 racks per side that will accomadate a standard shirt. I measured my wife's shirts they are 27"from the neck to the bottom of the shirt. With two sides to the rack that is a width of 54". I know it will be a little shorter than that due to the angle of the rack. But that is still a decent amount of room.
2. Most women have more than 30 shirts. Granted they are not all worn the same week, but you stated that they could
So I am assuming you mean for them to stay there. I have a wife, daughter and son. I would need a rack for each of them. This is the space issue again. Where do you store all of them?Simply take your shirts out of the washer or dryer, and slip them on the rack.
Shirts stay there until your ready to wear them again. Put away the hangers and the iron because you don't need them anymore!
3. Womens' shirts are more complicated than mens'. They have various fabrics, shoulder pad inserts, etc. My wife a nd daughter only use certain types of hangers so they don't deform the shape of the shirt.
I see your rack being a useful tool for a single person. As you add more people into the mix the more you cause space issues. I wouldn't buy it but, you may find a niche market to single people and students.
So for families
For students and singles
Come visit my sites at http://www.RogerBrown.net
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
by Scrupulous » Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:31 pm
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Excellent feedback, Roger.
1. This particular model fits easily through a standard doorway. Dimensions would help. It's 24" x 30" x 75" and holds 36 shirts. It's meant to roll in and out of a standard depth closet. The forms are indeed 28" tall, and yes, because of the angles, the depth is only 30" total.
2. Yeah, shirts stay on the rack. And, I personally need one for my T-shirts alone.
They're meant to be rolled to and from the laundry room, and stored in a closet. The top few forms can be relocated lower on the rack, so that the whole thing fits under a standard-height closet shelf, once the closet rod is removed. This is actually intended to replace a great many hangers, and function as a rolling closet. (The rack really hold twice as many forms, some 70+ shirts, and the forms are removable. This one's shown withh 36 forms for the sake of clarity.)
3. Yeah, I see this more for men's shirt, and I definitely agree that singles and students are part of the target market.
This hasn't gone into production yet. So, every bit of feedback is useful at this point. Thanks again, Roger.
1. This particular model fits easily through a standard doorway. Dimensions would help. It's 24" x 30" x 75" and holds 36 shirts. It's meant to roll in and out of a standard depth closet. The forms are indeed 28" tall, and yes, because of the angles, the depth is only 30" total.
2. Yeah, shirts stay on the rack. And, I personally need one for my T-shirts alone.
They're meant to be rolled to and from the laundry room, and stored in a closet. The top few forms can be relocated lower on the rack, so that the whole thing fits under a standard-height closet shelf, once the closet rod is removed. This is actually intended to replace a great many hangers, and function as a rolling closet. (The rack really hold twice as many forms, some 70+ shirts, and the forms are removable. This one's shown withh 36 forms for the sake of clarity.)
3. Yeah, I see this more for men's shirt, and I definitely agree that singles and students are part of the target market.
This hasn't gone into production yet. So, every bit of feedback is useful at this point. Thanks again, Roger.
Rolling closet
by Roger Brown » Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:08 am
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Now I have a better idea of your concept. There are still a couple of issues you left out. You stated.
1. Once I remove the closet rod, what do I do with all of my pants?
2. Your stand is rolled into my closet. Where I put all of my shoes?
The top few forms can be relocated lower on the rack, so that the whole thing fits under a standard-height closet shelf, once the closet rod is removed.
1. Once I remove the closet rod, what do I do with all of my pants?
2. Your stand is rolled into my closet. Where I put all of my shoes?
Come visit my sites at http://www.RogerBrown.net
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
by Road Show » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:16 am
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Two questions:
1. WHO would buy this?
2. WHY would they buy this?
In other words...can you identify a specific customer profile, and can you identify the motivation or need they have to which this is a solution? I agree it is cool looking, but if I saw it at a swap meet, it might hold my interest for a couple of seconds as I continue down the aisle.
RSG
1. WHO would buy this?
2. WHY would they buy this?
In other words...can you identify a specific customer profile, and can you identify the motivation or need they have to which this is a solution? I agree it is cool looking, but if I saw it at a swap meet, it might hold my interest for a couple of seconds as I continue down the aisle.
RSG
closet hanger
by Roger Brown » Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:30 am
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Road Show made some good points. Keep in mind that most products
that sell have one or all of these things in common.
They do something faster, easier or better than somethiing currently on the market or it is entertaining to the user. Your product should solve a problem, not creat new ones.
You want to be able to point out all the benfits of your product to the company or consumer as briefly as possible. In some cases the product itself shows the buyer what its benefits are. Take a hand operated can opener versus an electric one. You can look at both and see the advantages to the electric one without being told.
In your case you want to make sure you know all the advantages of your product and can answer the questions we are listing and more. Because when you take it to a company they will have similar questions. If you already have accurate answers, (not BS) to their questions it shows you did your research and know your product and target market.
Nothing will kill your chances with a company faster than if they ask questions and all you can say is "I don't know" or "I will have to get back to you on that"
Your presentation lets them know if you have looked at every possible issue with your product and have tried to solve it. You won't find ever issue the first time out. The company may spot something that you missed due to their experience in that field. You just want to iminimize work they have to do to make your product marketable.
that sell have one or all of these things in common.
They do something faster, easier or better than somethiing currently on the market or it is entertaining to the user. Your product should solve a problem, not creat new ones.
You want to be able to point out all the benfits of your product to the company or consumer as briefly as possible. In some cases the product itself shows the buyer what its benefits are. Take a hand operated can opener versus an electric one. You can look at both and see the advantages to the electric one without being told.
In your case you want to make sure you know all the advantages of your product and can answer the questions we are listing and more. Because when you take it to a company they will have similar questions. If you already have accurate answers, (not BS) to their questions it shows you did your research and know your product and target market.
Nothing will kill your chances with a company faster than if they ask questions and all you can say is "I don't know" or "I will have to get back to you on that"
Your presentation lets them know if you have looked at every possible issue with your product and have tried to solve it. You won't find ever issue the first time out. The company may spot something that you missed due to their experience in that field. You just want to iminimize work they have to do to make your product marketable.
Come visit my sites at http://www.RogerBrown.net
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
by Scrupulous » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:58 pm
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Roger:
1. There is a pant model, as well. (It's utility isn't as obvious by looking at it, so I didn't post it here.)
2. You sell your shoes, so you can buy a pant rack.
Road:
1. I would buy one.
2. I'd buy it to save the time and hassle of hanging, folding, and ironing shirts. If you like wearing wrinkled clothes, then this is not the product for you.
I don't even agree that it's cool looking. I think it's uglier than sin, myself. But, it provides and extremely useful function. And, it doesn't really bother me that you don't see it. Thanks for the compliment though, anyway.
Roger:
More good input. I agree that first impressions can mean everything. That's why I would test the waters somewhere like here, before I approached any potential licensees. The benefit of bouncing ideas off of other unbiased people is invaluable.
By the way, Roger, can you please post the formatting codes for your signature, or something equivalent, here? or private message it?
1. There is a pant model, as well. (It's utility isn't as obvious by looking at it, so I didn't post it here.)
2. You sell your shoes, so you can buy a pant rack.
Road:
1. I would buy one.
2. I'd buy it to save the time and hassle of hanging, folding, and ironing shirts. If you like wearing wrinkled clothes, then this is not the product for you.
I don't even agree that it's cool looking. I think it's uglier than sin, myself. But, it provides and extremely useful function. And, it doesn't really bother me that you don't see it. Thanks for the compliment though, anyway.
Roger:
More good input. I agree that first impressions can mean everything. That's why I would test the waters somewhere like here, before I approached any potential licensees. The benefit of bouncing ideas off of other unbiased people is invaluable.
By the way, Roger, can you please post the formatting codes for your signature, or something equivalent, here? or private message it?
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