Your idea and your data
Review how submissions are processed, stored, retained, and deleted before you begin.
See what’s already out there—before you file or build.
Compare your invention with related U.S. patents and see why the closest results may matter.
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WHAT’S YOUR IDEA?Describe what it does and how it works.
Answer a few focused questions to create a clearer description for comparison.
A modular bike helmet with integrated turn signals and brake lights that respond to rider movement…
RELATED PATENTS
Results with reasons to review
US 10•••321 · Adaptive rider signaling systemCombines wearable safety equipment with automated directional output.Published patent · redacted exampleView source ↗
US 9•••184 · Motion-triggered brake indicatorTranslates rider movement into a rear-facing warning signal.Published patent · redacted exampleView source ↗
US 11•••905 · Helmet visibility apparatusIntegrates active signaling into protective headgear.Published patent · redacted exampleView source ↗
A clearer way to explore your invention.
Start with your own explanation, compare it with related patents, and understand what deserves a closer look.
Describe your idea in your own words.
Explain what it does, the problem it solves, and how it works.
- Use your own words
- Answer a few focused follow-up questions
- Review a clearer description before searching
See what your report helps you understand.
Review cited prior art, understand why each result may matter, and leave with clearer questions for your next step.
CITED RESULTSRelevant source documentsPatent citations with a clear reason each result is worth reviewing.
EXPLAINED COMPARISONWhere concepts appear similarSee mechanisms and outcomes that may overlap—and where they differ.
QUESTIONS TO TAKE FORWARDWhat to investigate nextPractical questions for further research or a conversation with counsel.
From an idea to a reviewable landscape.
NVENTOR helps turn a plain-language description into cited results you can understand, review, and discuss.
01Describe the ideaExplain the problem, mechanism, and outcome.
02Review cited matchesSee which documents may deserve attention.
03Understand the landscapeCompare similarities, differences, and open questions.
04Take questions forwardContinue your research or prepare for counsel.
Trust starts before the idea is submitted.
Before you submit, you should be able to see how your idea is handled, what patent data is searched, and where the report’s conclusions stop.
Patent coverage
See the sources, document types, exclusions, and data-through date used for your report.
What the report means
Understand the report’s scope, its limitations, and when to involve patent counsel.
Questions before you begin.
Who is NVENTOR for?
NVENTOR is designed for independent inventors and early product teams who want an initial view of related patent activity before deciding what to investigate next.
What will I receive?
A structured prior-art landscape that groups potentially relevant documents, explains why they may matter, and identifies questions for further review. It is research support, not a legal opinion.
Is NVENTOR a substitute for a patent attorney?
No. NVENTOR supports early informational research. Patentability, infringement, freedom-to-operate, filing strategy, and legal opinions require qualified counsel.
What happens to my idea?
Review the current privacy and data-handling terms before submitting an idea. They explain how submitted information is processed, retained, and deleted.
See the landscape around your idea.
Describe your invention and start with an early, cited view of related patent activity—before deciding what to investigate next.
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