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Dual Blade Grader (ID 47015) Bi-directional dual blade grader for tractors There are currently no reviews for this Innovation.
| Dual Blade Grader (ID 47015)
Bi-directional dual blade grader for tractors |
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A tractor accessory that increases operator control and efficiency for grading and moving soil in a bi-directional manner. |
 Annual Sales Forecast for USA * | Innovation Status |
Idea |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
Development
Status |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
Concept
Score |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$21,000 |
$130,000 |
2 of 5
Successful Prototypes
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2 of 5
Patent Pending
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42 29 is
Average
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| Low Support |
$280,000 |
$640,000 |
$1.2 M |
| Medium Support |
$2.6 M |
$4.4 M |
$6.9 M |
| High Support |
$7.2 M |
$12.3 M |
$18.8 M |
Remaining Time & Cost to First Sale |
| Ultra High |
$13.6 M |
$22.9 M |
$34.6 M |
Unknown
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Unknown
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Dual Blade Grader (ID 47015)
- Bi-directional dual blade grader for tractors
Final Decision Maker: Farmers and Construction Companies
Introducing the Dual Blade Grader, a new patent pending tractor accessory that increases operator control and efficiency for grading and moving soil in a bi-directional manner. There is an increasing demand for improvements and conveniences in products which serve the landscaping, lawn and garden, agriculture, construction, and consumer product industries. The dual blade grader provides convenience and effectiveness for the vehicle operator. The patent pending dual blade grader design is adapted for use in association with a tractor having a three-point hitch (other mounting methods are feasible) with the grader being capable of use in grading, cutting, moving, spreading and leveling all types of soil and aggregate. This innovation provides several key benefits over scrapers and graders currently available on the market. The dual blade unit allows the user to easily adjust the height of either the first or second blade without dismounting from the tractor. Both of the opposable blades are hydraulically controlled which allows for the separate movements of the blades using controls on the tractor. More significantly, the operator can configure the dual blade grader to either scrape the surface or back-drag regardless of the direction of travel. The presence of two opposable blades allows for the vehicle operator to work either moving forward or backwards unlike current graders which can only be used in one direction. Additionally, configuration is more structurally robust than currently available blade graders. The stronger structural design may facilitate the use of lighter and/or less expensive materials of construction as compared to competitive grader blades designed for similar applications. First stage prototypes have been built and the concept has been proven to work as intended.
| $1,600 for One Dual Blade Grader | Seeking: Research, Purchase, Investment, Distribution, Manufacturing/R&D |
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* Consumption sales forecast. Does not include "Random" events or "Inventory Fill". Forecast is for Year 1 for Large or Year 2 for Small Companies.
Forecast should be read as ..."With Low marketing support there is an 80% odds of achieving sales of at least... |
| Listing #: USA.76.051710.008 |
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Date Posted: 2010-05-17 |
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Report Assumptions and Inventor(s) Commentary
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| Inventor(s) Assumptions |
"Most Likely"
Estimate |
Confidence |
Inventor(s) Commentary
Data Source or Basis for Assumptions |
| # of Possible Final Decision Makers |
200,000 |
30% |
According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are approximately 150,000 farming establishments and over 200,000 construction companies in the U.S.
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| Revenue per First Purchase |
$1,600.00 |
30% |
Assuming most buyers will purchase one unit for their personal tractor |
| % that will Repeat |
10% |
30% |
Some construction companies or large farm owners may wish to purchase additional graders. |
| Number of Annual Repeats |
1 |
30% |
Most buyers will have obtained the desired number of graders after only a few purchases. |
| Revenue per Repeat Purchase |
$2,400.00 |
30% |
Estimating that most repeat buyers will purchase one to two additional graders. |
| Reseller (Trade) Margin |
45% |
30% |
Based on average reseller profit margins seen by industrial product resellers. |
| Producer Profit (EBITD) |
11% |
30% |
Based on the average net profit margin seen by companies in similar industries. |
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| Innovation Status |
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Development
Status |
2 of 5
Successful Prototypes
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First stage prototypes have been built and the concept has been proven to work as intended. |
| Cost to First Sale (remaining) |
Unknown |
60% |
Costs from today to first sale are currently unavailable. |
| Time to First Sale (remaining) |
Unknown |
60% |
Time from today to first sale is currently unknown. |
| Confidence in Concept Claims made in description |
50% |
Prototypes have been built and tested and the concept has been proven to work. |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
2 of 5
Patent Pending
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The innovation is currently protected by a pending patent. |
| Concept Score & Diagnostics |
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| Concept Diagnostics |
Red |
Yellow |
Green |
| Percentile Group |
Bottom 40% |
Middle 40% |
Top 20% |
| Overt Benefit |
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| Reason to Believe |
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| Dramatic Difference |
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| Listing #: USA.76.051710.008 |
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Date Posted: 2010-05-17 |
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Inventor Commentary & Alternative Development Scenarios
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| Inventor(s) Sales Goals |
| Minimum Goal |
$- |
Current GOAL |
$- |
Dual Blade Grader. Both blades can be hydraulically raised or lowered without getting off of the tractor. |
Inventor(s) Commentary:
NOTE: This innovation is represented by www.yet2.com and was input by the Planet Eureka! Team who is solely responsible for its content. All cost and pricing information was estimated by the Planet Eureka! Team. To access more complete information simply click on “Link to Website With More Complete Info” or on “Email Inventor(s)” on the bottom of page 1 of this report. |
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CURRENT SALES FORECAST |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$21,000 |
$130,000 |
| Low Support |
$280,000 |
$640,000 |
$1.2 M |
| Medium Support |
$2.6 M |
$4.4 M |
$6.9 M |
| High Support |
$7.2 M |
$12.3 M |
$18.8 M |
| Ultra High |
$13.6 M |
$22.9 M |
$34.6 M |
If MARKETING CONCEPT Improved (Increase Concept Score by +20 Points) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$32,000 |
$200,000 |
| Low Support |
$430,000 |
$970,000 |
$1.8 M |
| Medium Support |
$4.0 M |
$6.7 M |
$10.2 M |
| High Support |
$11.1 M |
$18.5 M |
$27.3 M |
| Ultra High |
$20.8 M |
$35.0 M |
$50.8 M |
If PRODUCT/SERVICE Improved (Increase Repeat Rate & Number of Repeats by 30% and Revenue Per Purchase 20%) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$24,000 |
$150,000 |
| Low Support |
$320,000 |
$720,000 |
$1.4 M |
| Medium Support |
$2.9 M |
$5.0 M |
$8.0 M |
| High Support |
$8.1 M |
$13.9 M |
$21.7 M |
| Ultra High |
$15.4 M |
$26.2 M |
$40.1 M |
If MARKETING CONCEPT and PRODUCT/SERVICE Improved (Increase Concept +20 Points, Repeat Rate & Number of repeats by 30% and Revenue per purchase 20%) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$36,000 |
$220,000 |
| Low Support |
$490,000 |
$1.1 M |
$2.0 M |
| Medium Support |
$4.5 M |
$7.6 M |
$11.7 M |
| High Support |
$12.4 M |
$21.0 M |
$31.5 M |
| Ultra High |
$23.5 M |
$39.3 M |
$58.2 M |
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| Listing #: USA.76.051710.008 |
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Date Posted: 2010-05-17 |
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Additional Details
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| Fair Market Royalty (%) |
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Conservative - 80% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
Most Likely - 50% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
Aggressive - 20% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
| At CURRENT State & Status |
1.2% |
1.6% |
2% |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Annual Inventor Royalty Revenue |
3 Year Value
to Inventor
If 50% Odds |
| 80% Odds |
50% Odds |
20% Odds |
| Ultra Low Support |
$160 |
$400 |
$780 |
$1,200 |
| Low Support |
$2,600 |
$5,300 |
$8,700 |
$16,000 |
| Medium Support |
$20,000 |
$35,000 |
$54,000 |
$100,000 |
| High Support |
$55,000 |
$98,000 |
$150,000 |
$290,000 |
| Ultra High Support |
$110,000 |
$180,000 |
$280,000 |
$550,000 |
| Sales & Marketing Support Level Assumptions |
| Sales & Marketing Support Level Assumptions |
Sample Numbers |
% Aware x
% Distribution
(Aware & Able) |
Inventor
Confidence |
| % Distribution |
% Awareness |
| Ultra Low Support (Word of Mouth) |
5% |
3% |
0.2% |
N/A |
| Low Support (Small Company) |
20% |
10% |
2% |
N/A |
| Medium Support (Medium Sized Company) |
50% |
25% |
13% |
N/A |
| High Support (Large Company) |
75% |
45% |
34% |
N/A |
| Ultra High Support (Mega or Niche) |
90% |
70% |
63% |
N/A |
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Graph of EQUIVALENT (Awareness x Distribution) Combinations
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NAICS Industry Codes
For This Invention |
| 33311 - Agricultural Implement Manufacturing |
| 33312 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing |
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| Years EXPERIENCE in related industry |
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| Licensing Deals SIGNED |
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For USA Patents: Utility Patent = 7 digit number, Design Patent starts with D, Planet Patent starts with PP. Provisional Application "61/xxx,xxx", Non provisional application "12/xxx,xxx", Design patent application "29/xxx,xxx"
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CAUTION: This Merwyn Business Simulation Research Report includes no warranty or guarantee. Results and opinions should be considered rough and directional in nature. This is because the report is based upon inventor-supplied data and simplified modeling methods. If you are looking to invest, distribute, purchase or become involved with this innovation, in any way, we strongly urge you to validate the inventor data and sales forecasts BEFORE committing yourself or your resources. Merwyn Research, Inc. shall not be responsible for any liability or damages arising out of the failure to perform such investigation and validation. Changes in the concept description, product, pricing, or input assumptions will almost certainly change results.
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| Listing #: USA.76.051710.008 |
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Date Posted: 2010-05-17 |
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