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Medical Innovation: Pig’s Bladder Regrows Muscle of Wounded Marine

Medical Innovation: Pig’s Bladder Regrows Muscle of Wounded Marine

Ronald Strang was serving in Afghanistan with the Marines when an explosion took half of his left thigh muscle. Now, the 28-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pa., has grown back 10 percent of the lost muscle and is running again, thanks to cells from a pig’s bladder. To regrow Strang’s muscle, surgeons implanted an extracellular matrix, a …

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Why You Should Prototype Your Invention

Why You Should Prototype Your Invention

Imagine you were looking to buy a new car, and the only information you received about your prospective purchase came from a 2D dealer’s brochure – no test drive, no tire-kicking, no chance to see if your favorite coffee mug fits in the car’s cup holders. You probably wouldn’t buy it. Prospective buyers of your …

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Should I Make a Prototype of My Idea?

Should I Make a Prototype of My Idea?

If you’ve already embarked on the journey of pursuing your invention idea, you know the process can be an exciting, but confusing one. If you haven’t yet started, you may find yourself stuck in either the excited or confused category. A common question for new inventors is “Should I make a prototype of my idea?”  …

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Validating – 29 Ways to Stay Creative

Validating – 29 Ways to Stay Creative

We all believe a lot of what we read. Whether it’s in a newspaper or online, there’s something appealing about the published word. The following list of 29 ways to stay creative has been floating around the Internet. And, it is pretty good, but who validates the efficacy of the tips? We do, while adding …

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Defiant Design: The Wright Brothers’ First Flight Flew Above Criticism

Defiant Design: The Wright Brothers’ First Flight Flew Above Criticism

At Davison, we encourage people with ideas to pursue their dreams and create … A Better Way. Inventing is no easy task, and there are many hurdles standing in the way of budding creators — oftentimes a naysayer. Overcoming negative reactions to your idea can be difficult. But the Wright brothers didn’t let Thomas Edison …

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Davison Develops Inventor Prototype Into The Best Stink Bug Trap Ever; Watch the Story on Lifetime’s “The Balancing Act”

Davison Develops Inventor Prototype Into The Best Stink Bug Trap Ever; Watch the Story on Lifetime’s “The Balancing Act”

Breakfast with Davison CEO and Founder George Davison?  Yes, please! Mr. Davison will be a featured guest on the next episode of Lifetime TV’s “The Balancing Act,” which airs September 28th and October 5th at 7:00 a.m. Giving viewers a look inside the Davison Way to Invent, which allows the everyday people who work with …

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