Sierra Investors
Notice: These product ideas/concepts are the intellectual property of Doug Tatara and will be patent pending in 2018. Copyright December 2017, all rights reserved.
Product Ideas
Profile Match Cards
Novelty Item With Fun, Practical Purpose
Budget
$5,000
Description:
A quick and easy method to "see the light" of possible compatibility with other singles in the dating world. Answers to a personality questionnaire are recorded by punching holes in a wallet card. Cards are held together up to a light to register light patterns revealing commonality or disagreement on issues. Would be an impulse buy in singles meeting places as a fun conversation starter. Retail price less than $5.00.
MoneyVest
Personal identification marketing vest
Budget
$10,000
Description:
Addresses the need to be seen and identified in a large group or event setting. Replaces small and hard to see attendee name tags at mixers, meetings and conventions. Similar to names shown on the backs of jerseys for pro athletes, a custom wide (6") writeable label with adhesive backing will be attached to the back of the vest. Vest wearer can then advertise themselves or their company name and be seen fro a distance. Onsite event retail price less than $10.00. Facilitates networking.
ShadeFan
Side Visor Shade Fan
Budget
$15,000
Description:
Solves the problem of having to adjust the driver visor from front facing to the side as the position of the sun changes while driving. Attached to the door frame with Velcro. The expandable fan can easily be opened to partially shade the driver's eyes but is also transparent enough to see objects beyond. Simple installation and a safety feature for less than $15.
Privacy Cubicle
Budget
Office Noise Isolation Chamber
$20,000
Description:
Highly efficient circular self sufficient and relocatable modular work station that provides noise reduction advantages to office workers. Each unit is predesigned and built with a built in rechargeable battery and wireless communication technologies. The unit has wheels for easy transport, installation and mobility. This is an alternative to fixed tenant improvements and offers better office flexibility.
Rocking Hammock
Two Axis XY Motion
Budget
$25,000
Description:
A portable, collapsible rocking hammock that provides a relaxing and unique experience. Combines the back and forth movement of a typical hammock with the rocking chair motion. May promote a deeper sleep. Easily assembled for camping and outdoor use. Retail less than $100.00.
Contour Putting Mat
Recontourable Practice Mat
Budget
$30,000
Description:
World's first low cost golf putting practice contour mat. Simple design, manufacture, maintenance and use. Allows golfers to practice infinite contour putting paths that can be changed at will. Provides a more realistic practice experience.
Passthrough Screen
Indoor Golf Practice Passthrough Screen
Budget
$35,000
Description:
Provides a more realistic ball flight experience eliminating the hit ball "whack!" as it hits the stationary video screen. This product improvement will enhance the virtual golf experience and will allow for skill improvement indoors year round.
Archimedes Elevator
Pole Platform & Corkscrew Rotation
Budget
$40,000
Description:
A low cost elevator solution for new and retrofits to existing two story homes. This is a fireman's pole with attached standing platform and safety shield. Platform elevates and descends by the corkscrew rotation created by a motor underneath the platform. Platform is very safe as it can be stopped and started from any height. Does not take up much space and would be easy to install in a closet. Retail price less than $10,000 for home or commercial installations.
Automat Delivery Van
Neighborhood Delivery Service
Budget
$45,000
Description:
Roaming delivery truck for fast neighborhood deliveries. Customers order and pay online and then given a code to open storage slots on the truck to retrieve their order. Truck driver is immediately dispatched to the address and customer comes out to truck and retrieves the order. No payments are taken by the driver. Totally automated system.
USA Flag
White House
CA State Capital
Old Sacramento
Auburn Courthouse
Opera House Saloon
Highway 49
Farmfield
Lake Tahoe
