The American Society of Inventors (ASI) is a non-profit organization formed in 1953 to bring inventors together and to educate them on protecting, developing, and marketing or licensing their invention. We have general membership meetings every two months, and the Board meets every month to provide evaluations of inventions presented by our members. Check the Latest News section (right side of page) for details.
Inventors Beware - UPDATE!
Invention promotion scams cost inventors an estimated $300 million a year. Make sure that you, your ideas, and your money, don't get taken. Finally some real punishment is dealt by the FTC: Defendants in this case were Davison & Associates Inc., now known as Davison Design and Development, Inc., Manufacturer's Support Services, Inc., George M. Davison, President and CEO, Thomas Dowler, Gordon M. Davison and Barbara Miele-Davison. The defendants are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but have operated nationwide. Here's a link to the USPTO site about it: Court Halts Bogus Invention Promotion Claims
Orders $26 Million in Redress For Consumers; USPTO’s Director Jon Dudas Praises Court Decision.
Connecting Inventors - A place to meet others who are inventors --- to partner, to learn, to share ideas and to make valuable contacts.
Programs and presentations by individuals and organizations providing advice and services to inventors.
Free evaluation of your invention, as well as valuable advice provided by experienced inventors and entrepreneurs on the ASI Board.
Membership certificate suitable for framing,
Annual subscription to Inventors Digest Magazine, a $27 value
ASI Informer bi-monthly newsletter.
ASoI.org Web Resources and Communities
Membership
The requirements for becoming a member are minimal -- If you live in the United States, fill out the membership application and pay your annual dues. Only $49.00 for the first year, renewals are $45 per year, or get three years for $99.00. Not a member yet? Click here for instructions to join: Join The American Society of Inventors Need to renew? Click here for instructions to renew: Renew your ASI membership! While we're still waiting for our new web site to be completed, we figured we would expose the current web pages for the instructions and links for joining the group or renewing your membership. Email info @ asoi.org if you have any problems. Thanks!
Bi-Monthly Meetings
General membership meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of every other month. Meetings are typically held in the basement auditorium at The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia. Park on the street in the metered spaces. Our meetings are also convenient to reach via public transportation.
Meetings begin at 7:00pm.
The Great Inventor (Inspiration for All of Us)
(CBS) Lots of people talk and dream about changing the world. Dean Kamen is actually doing it. His latest creation, a personal transportation vehicle called the Segway, may be the most revolutionary leap since the automobile. His next invention may prove to be even more important.CBS News Article
Inventing History -- History's Great Inventors
Inventing History History's Great Inventors - from the CBS Web Site.
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Latest News
November Meeting Postponed! ( formerly scheduled for 11/19). A new date and speaker will be announced. Check back here, or send an email to info@asoi.org to get on the email distribution list (not sold or used outside of our group!).
Our bi-monthly meetings start at 7:00pm. Meetings are free and open to the public! ASI inventors and board members are always on hand to share their experiences and answer questions.
Members: Schedule your confidential invention evaluations monthly. Typically the first or second Thursday of every month at 1601 Market Street in Philadelphia. Reserve a slot at the next available Invention Evaluation session November 6th, 2008. Evaluations are only provided for paid members, and only with a scheduled appointment. Just call the general number and select the proper option at (215) 546-6601. See the membership section to the left to join or renew.
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