Patent Your Idea Faster With AI Tools Built Into Every Module
The Inventor Shortcut is a structured 4-step system for independent inventors — developed by an active independent inventor with patent filings of his own and firsthand understanding of every stage of the process. AI tools are built into every module to compress weeks of patent research into hours.
Every Saturday · 1PM ET · Google Meet · Free — no account required
How It Works
Step 1: PATENT IT
File a Provisional Patent Application with the USPTO. Learn the 3-Question Test. Write claims that protect your concept — not just one version of it.
Step 2: FIND LICENSEES
Build a list of 10–15 companies already selling to your target customer. Use the Inventor Shortcut AI research tools to find the right decision-makers in hours instead of weeks.
Step 3: STRUCTURE A DEAL
Send the 3-sentence pitch email. Get a meeting. Understand royalty rates and deal terms. The licensee manufactures. You hold the patent and structure the deal.
AI Tools Built Into Every Module
The system teaches you how to think. The AI tools remove the friction.
- Invention Intelligence Intake — 24 questions that generate your complete patent brief before you file anything.
- Patent Landscape Analysis — Maps your competitive patent environment in minutes — not months.
- Claims Gap Analysis — Finds white space competitors haven’t claimed. Tells you exactly where to file.
- PPA Draft Generator — Produces a complete provisional patent application draft you refine and file.
- Licensee Research Tool — Builds your target company list using Google, AI, and LinkedIn in one afternoon.
You do not need to understand AI to use these tools. They are copy-paste prompts with clear instructions included in every module.
Independent Inventors Who Licensed Their Ideas
Lonnie Johnson
Super Soaker · $73M in royalties
Filed a provisional patent. Licensed to Larami Corp before building a single production unit. Johnson structured a royalty deal and earned a percentage of every sale.
US Patent No. 4,591,071
Dan Brown Sr.
Bionic Wrench · Licensed in 14 countries
His patent claims were broad enough to cover a competitor’s version. Strong independent claims — drafted to protect the concept, not just his design — were the asset that held up.
US Patent No. 7,748,298
Aaron Krause
Scrub Daddy · $670M in royalties
Filed a provisional patent. Pitched with a one-pager and a demo sponge. No factory. Structured a royalty deal with QVC and scaled from there.
US Patent No. 8,978,938
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Questions
Is this an AI course?
No. Inventor Shortcut is a patent and licensing education system developed by an active independent inventor. AI tools are built into every module as shortcuts — not as the product itself. The system teaches you how to think. The AI tools remove the friction.
Do I need a patent attorney?
These courses are educational — not legal advice. The courses walk you through the patent and licensing process so you understand every step. Before filing any patent application, consult a licensed patent attorney or registered patent agent to review your specific situation.
Do I need a prototype?
A prototype is not required to file a provisional patent application or to begin licensing conversations. The courses explain when prototypes are helpful and when they are not necessary.
What is the Saturday session?
A free weekly live session with Coach Rich on Google Meet. Each week covers a different stage of the inventor process. Live Q&A at the end of every session. Free to attend — no account required.
What happens after I buy a course?
You get instant access to the course in the Inventor Shortcut Skool community. Your first week in the community is on us. After 7 days: $147/month — cancel anytime before Day 7.
Is this legal advice?
No. Coach Rich is an independent inventor and educator — not a licensed patent attorney. Nothing in these courses, sessions, or materials constitutes legal advice. Always consult a licensed patent attorney before filing any patent application or making legal decisions about your intellectual property.
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