Inventors Council Dec 6th 2023 meeting and more
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ICOD President
Dec 6, 2023, 11:25:29 AM12/6/23
to Inventors Council of Dayton
Hi Gang,
The Inventors Council of Dayton is meeting this Wednesday, December 6th at Central Christian Church 1200 Forrer Blvd in Kettering. Usual gathering time of 7:15pm with the meeting starting around 7:30pm. The meeting will be open forum and give everyone a chance to update us on their projects. Show and tell your interesting items.
I'll have some news items from the USPTO and from Inventor Groups and organizations.
My Notes:
Mark made me aware of an opportunity to get more books.
Rodger Gamblin was a member of the Inventors Council many years ago and had amassed a large library of books on various topics including inventing, computers, electronics, chemistry, cosmology, relativity, quantum physics and more. Mark and I went there last week to help them thin it down a bit. I got several piles of books and will be integrating them into my growing library. Some may end up in a library as part of the Dayton Computer Museum. I plan to bring a few to the meeting Wednesday. There are still a lot of books left in his library. Rodger authored a number of papers and had multiple patents. He had an interesting career including time at Forrestal Research Center Princeton, N.J., IBM Product Development in Endicott N.Y., Mead developing ink jet printing, and the Dayton Tinker Corporation. He had his own lab in his basement where he worked on numerous projects. He was a brilliant guy with many interest and contributions.
The Inventors Council of Dayton exhibit registration for TechFest 2024 has been accepted. They haven't confirmed the location yet but think we will be moving our exhibit to be next to the Dayton Microcomputer Association Computer Museum. We will have the Relay Computer and a few other related demos as a lead in to the Computer Museum in addition to a few other demos including the Wright Flyer in a wind tunnel. For more info go to techfestdayton.org. They have the 2024 flyers there now. We need to do some advertising of the event.
The Computer Museum is still my biggest distraction. I am dabbling on restoring a number of computers including an original factory built SCELBI 8B. Along with that I am building a replica SCELBI 8B to be a working exhibit with the Computer Museum. Check out scelbi.com. I am getting my "1976 Home Brew Minicomputer" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAuedQtoe_G16rDpgvi1LA working again and plan to have it as part of TechFest. I am adding a clear plastic cover, a new power supply setup and small fans mounted in the cover for cooling along with some new applications. My brother and I have got a few more old adding machines back to working which will also be part of the TechFest exhibits. I am putting together more displays , posters and stories to go with the artifacts for a much improved presentation.
I will be doing a Science Saturday at the National Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday December 16th. One day short of December 17th, the anniversary of the first controlled powered manned flight back in 1903. I'll have the Wright Flyer in a wind tunnel operating to teach about aviation history and aircraft stability and control.
The MVCN lunch meeting is this coming Friday Dec 8 at the Engineers Club 11:30am to 1:30pm , late comers welcome.
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For news on inventor issues and Congress go to usinventors.org
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The Inventors Council of Dayton is meeting this Wednesday, December 6th at Central Christian Church 1200 Forrer Blvd in Kettering. Usual gathering time of 7:15pm with the meeting starting around 7:30pm. The meeting will be open forum and give everyone a chance to update us on their projects. Show and tell your interesting items.
I'll have some news items from the USPTO and from Inventor Groups and organizations.
My Notes:
Mark made me aware of an opportunity to get more books.
Rodger Gamblin was a member of the Inventors Council many years ago and had amassed a large library of books on various topics including inventing, computers, electronics, chemistry, cosmology, relativity, quantum physics and more. Mark and I went there last week to help them thin it down a bit. I got several piles of books and will be integrating them into my growing library. Some may end up in a library as part of the Dayton Computer Museum. I plan to bring a few to the meeting Wednesday. There are still a lot of books left in his library. Rodger authored a number of papers and had multiple patents. He had an interesting career including time at Forrestal Research Center Princeton, N.J., IBM Product Development in Endicott N.Y., Mead developing ink jet printing, and the Dayton Tinker Corporation. He had his own lab in his basement where he worked on numerous projects. He was a brilliant guy with many interest and contributions.
The Inventors Council of Dayton exhibit registration for TechFest 2024 has been accepted. They haven't confirmed the location yet but think we will be moving our exhibit to be next to the Dayton Microcomputer Association Computer Museum. We will have the Relay Computer and a few other related demos as a lead in to the Computer Museum in addition to a few other demos including the Wright Flyer in a wind tunnel. For more info go to techfestdayton.org. They have the 2024 flyers there now. We need to do some advertising of the event.
The Computer Museum is still my biggest distraction. I am dabbling on restoring a number of computers including an original factory built SCELBI 8B. Along with that I am building a replica SCELBI 8B to be a working exhibit with the Computer Museum. Check out scelbi.com. I am getting my "1976 Home Brew Minicomputer" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAuedQtoe_G16rDpgvi1LA working again and plan to have it as part of TechFest. I am adding a clear plastic cover, a new power supply setup and small fans mounted in the cover for cooling along with some new applications. My brother and I have got a few more old adding machines back to working which will also be part of the TechFest exhibits. I am putting together more displays , posters and stories to go with the artifacts for a much improved presentation.
I will be doing a Science Saturday at the National Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday December 16th. One day short of December 17th, the anniversary of the first controlled powered manned flight back in 1903. I'll have the Wright Flyer in a wind tunnel operating to teach about aviation history and aircraft stability and control.
The MVCN lunch meeting is this coming Friday Dec 8 at the Engineers Club 11:30am to 1:30pm , late comers welcome.
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For news on inventor issues and Congress go to usinventors.org
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For USPTO go to uspto.gov
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Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.
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Stephen W. Frey
President, Inventors Council of Dayton
Assistant Curator, DMA Dayton Computer Museum
Owner/Engineer, SWFTEC
Here is their latest newsletter:
This Week
December 5
Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office 10 a.m. CT
Register today to attend this in-person, interactive session led by USPTO experts who will demonstrate how to conduct a patent search using the Patent Public Search tool.
December 7
Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources noon ET
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.
The Path to a Patent, Part VIII: Common mistakes and post-filing support 2 p.m. ET
USPTO experts share important tips on filing a patent application and what to do after you filed for a patent. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and gain a better understanding of post-filing procedures and support.
Ex Parte Appeal Roadshows - Los Angeles 1 p.m. PT
Learn best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal directly from Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges.
Next week
December 11
A day in the life of a USPTO patent examiner noon ET
Learn more about the USPTO, the patent examiner position, our tremendous benefits, and why employees love to work here.
December 12
17th annual USPTO-GIPC IP attaché roundtable 8:30 a.m. ET
The 17th annual IP attaché roundtable, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), will feature presentations by each of the USPTO IP attachés. Registration is required for this event.
Navigating the Madrid Protocol: USPTO as office of origin 2 p.m. ET
Join us for this free training webinar on the Madrid Protocol, a convenient option for trademark owners worldwide to file one streamlined application to register their trademark in up to 130 countries.
Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
December 13
SOaR Joint Voices: Learn the three-step approach to filing a patent without an attorney and what the USPTO Midwest Regional Office can do for you 1 p.m. ET
The USPTO Stakeholder Offerings and Resources (SOaR) Joint Voices program is offering a session that will explore the three-step approach to filing a patent application and how the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office can help you.
December 14
Attend DOCX filing training 1 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to navigate filing and retrieving their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.
Getting started with Patent Public Search 2 p.m. ET
Librarians from the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program will demonstrate Patent Public Search features for new patent searchers.
Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website. uspto.gov
We welcome requests to speak to the public about USPTO priorities and initiatives. To request the USPTO Director or another USPTO executive speak at your event, please complete our speaker request form
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Stephen W. Frey
President, Inventors Council of Dayton
Assistant Curator, DMA Dayton Computer Museum
Owner/Engineer, SWFTEC
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