davison

A Brief History of Patents

A Brief History of Patents

Patents provide important protection to a successful idea, but few people know how complicated the process of obtaining one can be. The US patent system has a long and complicated history. Or at least it was a complicated, until now, thanks to our crash course in the history of patents in the United States. Before …

Read more

Father’s Day Grilling Gadget Giveaway!

Father’s Day Grilling Gadget Giveaway!

THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID ABOUT DADS! They’re there for us through thick and thin and taught us the value of hard work and dedication. Whether they choose to spend Father’s Day in front of a grill, working on the family car, or on the golf course, it’s their time to shine. We wanted to …

Read more

‘Tis the Season for Inventor “D”elight

‘Tis the Season for Inventor “D”elight

As we put the final touches on our holiday preparations and the last bows on each of our presents, in the spirit of the holiday season, there’s nothing quite as special as seeing the smile on someone’s face as you give them a gift. But, it’s safe to say that receiving a gift can be …

Read more

Having a Bad Day? It’s National Look on the Bright Side Day!

Having a Bad Day? It’s National Look on the Bright Side Day!

Pursuing your invention dream is much like a rollercoaster. It’s filled with ups and downs, as well as twists and turns. With that being said, there are different parts of the process where you’ll be traveling at high speeds and others when it feels like you’re slowly climbing up a hill. It’s the latter point …

Read more

It’s Sew Be It Day!

It’s Sew Be It Day!

  It’s September 10 and you know what that means, it’s Sew Be It Day! Did you know that on this day in 1846, Elias Howe was awarded the first American patent on a sewing machine? Howe realized that there had to be a Better Way to sew clothes rather than stitch by stitch. So, …

Read more

Guess Who Made the Pittsburgh Business Times’ List of the City’s Coolest Offices!

Guess Who Made the Pittsburgh Business Times’ List of the City’s Coolest Offices!

At the beginning of this week, the Pittsburgh Business Times began a month-long series of articles where they sought out to find and showcase “the most interesting, inspiring and attractive office spaces in the Pittsburgh region.” Where did the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Coolest Offices Month showcase begin? None other than at our friends over at …

Read more

Our Better Way to Make Bacon Sizzles on QVC!

Our Better Way to Make Bacon Sizzles on QVC!

  Did you catch “In the Kitchen with David” on QVC last night? Let’s just say the show left us sizzling with excitement! Culinary Professional Chef Tony Notaro was back in David Venable’s kitchen showing off one of our latest baking product ideas, the Bacon Baker! Dubbed the Bacon Bakin’ Pan by Chef Tony, the …

Read more

The 2015 National Hardware Show: All About Making and Strengthening Connections!

The 2015 National Hardware Show: All About Making and Strengthening Connections!

If the buzz we’ve already received from last week’s National Hardware Show is true, Davison and our very own invention factory, Inventionland, are in for an even more exciting year ahead. Last week, we were in sunny Las Vegas meeting with some of the 2,500 exhibitors who represented over 15 product categories. The 2015 National …

Read more

In Time for Holiday Shopping… More Products on Store Shelves!

In Time for Holiday Shopping… More Products on Store Shelves!

It’s no secret that our Better Way to Invent has put more products in stores than anyone else in the invention industry. With products that have sold in over 1,200 brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers, we’re talking about A LOT of products! But, do we get tired of seeing those new products hit new shelves …

Read more

Davison-Designed Hanger Pockets Have Got Serious Tex Appeal!

Davison-Designed Hanger Pockets Have Got Serious Tex Appeal!

No, you didn’t read that headline incorrectly. We said that the Hanger Pockets we designed at Inventionland for our client Jennifer have some serious “Tex Appeal!” Now, what on earth did we mean? The clothing accessory organizer that conveniently slips over a hanger, allowing users to keep their outfits carefully coordinated, has been featured in …

Read more