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Gigabit Electrical Connector Process Inprovement Increase production rate for greater margim There are currently no reviews for this Innovation.
| Gigabit Electrical Connector
Process Inprovement Increase production rate for greater margim |
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The innovative gigabit connector replaces individual connectors in a single embodiment. It increases density and meets forcasted technical requirements with lower cost and size. |
 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 |
$84 |
$620 |
1 of 5
In Development
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1 of 5
Potential for Protection
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46 29 is
Average
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| Low Support |
$1,100 |
$3,100 |
$6,800 |
| Medium Support |
$9,500 |
$23,000 |
$42,000 |
| High Support |
$27,000 |
$63,000 |
$110,000 |
Remaining Time & Cost to First Sale |
| Ultra High |
$48,000 |
$120,000 |
$210,000 |
1-2 yrs
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$100k-$1M
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Gigabit Electrical Connector
- Process Inprovement Increase production rate for greater margim
Final Decision Maker: This is a technology driven process and thus applies to makers of electronics in commercial telcom, internet and server applications requiring Gigabit transfer rates(a requirement that is growing daily).
The First extruded metal connector with gigabit performance applicable to current and future electronic devices. Small lightweight and 1/3 the manufacturing costs of competing connectors. It is universal, combining electrical, fiber optics, r-f , electrical power and cooling requirements in a single embodiment vs. requiring several connecotors. The USPTO to date has awarded 5 patents recognizing the uniqueness and advantages of the manufacturing method and Utility of signal and intergrated mixed signal embodiements. The manufacturing method of extrusion changes the manufacturing requirements of heavy capital investments required for different styles and modality's of todays connector requirements. With a simple die chage the connector can change shape, performance or mix signal content with consequential savings in tooling vs the current process. Recognized for its potential it has received testimonial letters by a predigeious connector standards committee, large manufacturers of connectors , the federal government and large government contractors. The US government has awarded a Small Businness Technology Transfer STTR Phase 1 with the University of Vermont (UVM) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) through UVM has awarded numerous EPSCOR ( experimental program to sponsor competitive research)grants. The inventor is active in the 'Interconnect Industry' , was the founder of start up and rapid growth companies in a he same marketplace and that later sold to large public corporations The previous businesses had the attraction for the public aquiring company of customer approvals for electrical connectors and cables used in medical, dental, computer and aerospace applications.
| $1 for 200 for one value, 5,000 for one application | Seeking: Purchase |
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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... |
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Date Posted: 2009-04-08 |
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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 |
4 |
50% |
The information from a Connector Marketing reserach firm ' Fleck Research'. The organization looks at the companies in the business, the customer base and anticipated demand.
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| Revenue per First Purchase |
$300,000.00 |
60% |
Literature search and information frm manufactures, customers and marketing research firms. The piece part cost of the connector is relatively small but high volume. |
| % that will Repeat |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Number of Annual Repeats |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Revenue per Repeat Purchase |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Reseller (Trade) Margin |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Producer Profit (EBITD) |
60% |
60% |
The prices for GB connectors are market driven based on competitive manufacturing cost. The innovation cost 2/3's less to manufacture and thus provides a larger margin. |
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| Innovation Status |
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Development
Status |
1 of 5
In Development
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Connector has computerized simulations, mechanical prototypes and patents |
| Cost to First Sale (remaining) |
$100k-$1M |
60% |
The connector manufacturer will require a metal extrusion machine and acciliary equipment, an investment of $1,000,000. Or,in the bginning he can sub out the extrusion reducing $'s |
| Time to First Sale (remaining) |
1-2 yrs |
60% |
The markets for connector products is established and growing. Large connector manufacturers would introduce this cost effective nnovation to their customer base. |
| Confidence in Concept Claims made in description |
60% |
The gigabit extruded connector is still in development requiring a working prototype. However, mechanical samples were pur together and proven from 2 different extrusion sources. |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
1 of 5
Potential for Protection
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Patents are complete for the extruded connector method and utility for electrical and/or fiber optic and/or R-F and/or wireless and/or vcsel and/or cooling and/or insulating layers |
| 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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Inventor Commentary & Alternative Development Scenarios
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| Inventor(s) Sales Goals |
| Minimum Goal |
$0.2 M |
Current GOAL |
$0.3 M |
Note the simplicity of the connector design. Simplifying manufacturing process to 4 steps vs. 12 steps. |
Inventor(s) Commentary:
The invention will be attractive to already established connector makers serving the high end market place of servers, backplanes and industrial routers. It is a technollogy based product vs. a market or customer driven product. It can apply to the high end reference above or automotive, defense, marine and any other application that requires broadband product. The Extruded connector has similated performance of 12 gigabits/sec,that's above the new 10 Gigabit ethernet sapecification. |
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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 |
$84 |
$620 |
| Low Support |
$1,100 |
$3,100 |
$6,800 |
| Medium Support |
$9,500 |
$23,000 |
$42,000 |
| High Support |
$27,000 |
$63,000 |
$110,000 |
| Ultra High |
$48,000 |
$120,000 |
$210,000 |
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 |
$130 |
$910 |
| Low Support |
$1,500 |
$4,500 |
$9,700 |
| Medium Support |
$14,000 |
$34,000 |
$60,000 |
| High Support |
$38,000 |
$92,000 |
$160,000 |
| Ultra High |
$72,000 |
$170,000 |
$300,000 |
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 |
$130 |
$920 |
| Low Support |
$1,500 |
$4,500 |
$9,800 |
| Medium Support |
$14,000 |
$34,000 |
$60,000 |
| High Support |
$39,000 |
$92,000 |
$160,000 |
| Ultra High |
$73,000 |
$170,000 |
$300,000 |
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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 |
4.8% |
6.7% |
9.2% |
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 |
$5 |
$14 |
$28 |
$43 |
| Low Support |
$91 |
$210 |
$380 |
$640 |
| Medium Support |
$690 |
$1,500 |
$2,500 |
$4,400 |
| High Support |
$1,900 |
$4,000 |
$6,600 |
$12,000 |
| Ultra High Support |
$3,600 |
$7,600 |
$13,000 |
$23,000 |
| 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% |
% |
| 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 |
| 33441 - Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manu... |
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| Patent Numbers that apply to this Product/Service |
| 7156690 |
| 6821146 |
| 6478625 |
| 6612857 |
| 6283792 |
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| Inventor(s) PEDIGREE |
| Years EXPERIENCE in related industry |
25 |
| GRANTED Patents |
11 |
| Licensing Deals SIGNED |
6 |
| Innovations that have SHIPPED |
6 |
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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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Additional Forecasts for Other Countries
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 Annual Sales - Probability Forecast - Canada |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$13 |
$98 |
| Low Support |
$170 |
$490 |
$1,100 |
| Medium Support |
$1,500 |
$3,600 |
$6,600 |
| High Support |
$4,200 |
$9,900 |
$18,000 |
| Ultra High |
$7,600 |
$18,000 |
$33,000 |
 Annual Sales - Probability Forecast - United Kingdom |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$24 |
$170 |
| Low Support |
$300 |
$860 |
$1,900 |
| Medium Support |
$2,700 |
$6,400 |
$12,000 |
| High Support |
$7,500 |
$18,000 |
$31,000 |
| Ultra High |
$14,000 |
$33,000 |
$59,000 |
Forecast are calculated based on population, (PPP) purchasing power parity, International Trade, Urbanization and the Human Growth Index.
Forecast can be skewed for some industries, so for best results, adjusting the number of final decision makers for every country is recommended.
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