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The Press-Book contains the following presentation files:

A type-written description :

-Technology and Marketing
- Product/Description File
- Principle and design
- Engineering design

Drawings done by a designer :

- Design drawing of the device in an exploded view
- Design drawing of the device, first application.
- Design drawing of the device, second application.

Using illustrations, validation of the materials and technologies:

- A color copy of a first device which functions in a comparable environment
- A color copy of a second device which functions in a comparable environment
- etc...
- A color copy of the first piece of echnology used in a comparable environment
- A color copy of the second piece of technology used in a comparable environment
- A real sample of the third piece of technology if that technology does not exist in a comparable environment
- etc...

The purpose of the presentation files is to gradually move from the idea to the definition of prototype.

The Innova-Book contains the following presentation files:

Presentation

- Title
- Features

Idea

- Preface
- Technology & Marketing
- Product/description file

Concept

- Principle and Design

Specifications / Drawings

- Engineering design
- Schematic diagram of the device
- Schematic diagram of the key element
- Manufacturing processes
- Estimated manufacturing cost
- Using illustrations, validation of technology and materials
- References
- Patent search
- Design drawing of the device in an exploded view
- Applications
- Design drawing of the device, first application.
- Design drawing of the device, second application.
- Further development
- Resources for the product's development

The presentation model for the microwave water heater is a perfect example of the Innova-Book.

The innova-book presents the progression of both the product's pre-development and its applications.
Through numerous illustrations and a limited written description, the press-book conveys the product idea.

The pro-book and the press-book should be well presented and beautifully bound in order to enhance the value of the intellectual property. This package reflects the unfinished nature of the pre-development, so it would be worthwhile using illustrations, carefully chosen paper and fonts, and finally, technical sketches rather than technical drawings.

This natural and efficient presentation of the new project has the following consequences:

-Both qualitatively and quantitatively, it develops the idea, while at the same time enhancing its value for sales.
-It eliminates eventual objections on the part of the manufacturer
-It separates the notion of intellectual property from the notion of material good because it does not present a prototype to the manufacturer.
-It frees the manufacturer to use his or her imagination.
-It allows the innovator to measure the degree of the manufacturer's interest
-It leads the manufacturer to participate actively in the product's development when creating the prototype-that being the logical step after the pre-development.
-It enables the manufacturer to claim a part of the responsibility for the product, so that he or she does not simply become the executant.
-It brings professional credibility to the commercial approach.
-The manufacturer has everything available to make a rapid decision within the four-month maximum waiting period, without his or her having made the effort.
-It is in agreement with requirements of the non-disclosure agreement.
-It protects the idea by enhancing its value.
In order to form sales tools, it is necessary to develop scientific, technical and commercial informational sources. It is worthwhile to consult: The University Library, the City Library, the Chamber of Commerce, potential manufacturers, distributors, suppliers (components and raw materials) and subcontractors.

All this information is to be classified in the following manner:

Scientific: Comprehensible Items, ...
Technical: Components, manufacturing processes, ...
Economic: Cost of components and subcontracting,...
Commercial: Price of competing products, and markets, ...