InventAmerica!
Discover what's next in new products and innovations. Or have that next great big idea? Learn what it takes to bring your invention to the world with InventAmerica! hosted by America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton. Rita Crompton is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products. InventAmerica! because America invents!
Topic: Husbands & Wives Teamwork | Feat.: Bruce & Melanie Thomas & Brian Paul

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "Teamwork: Husbands & Wives" with inventors Bruce & Melanie Thomas (RETAIN Garden Tool Treatment), joined by expert Brian Paul, inventor & intense trauma Psychologist.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "...
Topic: America Invents Again! | Feat.: Sarah Noet, Brian Paul, & Noah McNeely

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "America Invents Again!" with inventors Sarah Noet & Brian Paul, joined by our industry expert Noah McNeely, founder of Product QuickStart.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's called "America's...
Topic: What to Know About Filing a Patent? | Feat.: Brandon Kollar, Jeff Kutas, & Ray Burrasca

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "What you need to know about filing a patent?" with inventors Brandon Kollar (AR Parts Holding Template) & Jeff Kutas (MB Sentinel), joined by our industry expert, Ray Burrasca, RPB Law Offices.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning...
Topic: Recipe for a Prototype | Feat.: Craig Bush, Jim & Dave Schuelke, & John Thompson

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "Recipe for a Prototype" with Craig Bush, inventor of RepUp, Jim & Dave Schuelke, inventors of Rodent Stoppers, & joined by our industry expert, John Thompson, Co- Founder & Chief Product Officer of Fruition Labs.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size...
Topic: How "New" Does New have to Be? | Feat.: Wendi Short, Sy Eckhart & Keith Frank, & Stacey Hoskins Beeler

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "How 'New' Does New have to Be?" with Wendi Short (Float No More), Sy Eckhart & Keith Frank (CODAUS.com), & Stacey Hoskins Beeler (Stitch Kentucky).
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a...
Topic: What Tariffs Mean for Inventors | Feat.: Duane Genzlinger, Floyd & Kristie Henderson, & David Streen

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "What Tariffs Mean for Inventors" with Duane Genzlinger (The Box Slider and the Snapper), Floyd & Kristie Henderson (Gear Trakr), & David Streen (EdgyTools).
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason she's...
Topic: The Challenge of Determining Product Marketability | Feat.: Bob Labbe & Kevin Cody

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "The Challenge of Determining Product Marketability" with Bob Labbe, inventor of the Ultimate Coaster, and joined by our industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder and CEO of FLI Products.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby...
Topic: Why Patents are SO Important? | Feat.: Rick M. Chesbrough, Teri Lafranchi, & Michael Miller

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "Why Patents are SO Important?" with inventors Rick M. Chesbrough, M.D. & Teri Lafranchi, joined by our industry expert Michael Miller, a recognized leader in license agreements and bringing new innovative products to market.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from...
Topic: How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch! | Feat.: Leslie Holland, Angela Kendall, & Don Skaggs

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "How Important 'Showing-off' is for a Product Launch!" with Leslie Holland, inventor of The Jewelry Closet, & the winner of the INNOVATION AWARD at the 2025 ASD Market Week, Angela Kendall, inventor of Snap N Pack, joined by Don Skaggs, President of the Inventors Network KY.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing...
Topic: Making Improvements After a Tradeshow | Feat.: Barb Wangler, Rick Bunger, & Noah McNeely

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "Why & How to Make Improvements After a Tradeshow" with Barb Wangler, inventor of The Rookie Seat, & Rick Bunger, inventor of Ivy's Counting blocks, joined by industry expert Noah McNeely, founder of Product QuickStart.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full...
Topic: The Challenges of Manufacturing in the US | Feat.: Cindy Duncan & Stacey Hoskins Beeler

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "The Challenges of Manufacturing in the US" with Cindy Duncan, inventor of Hotyz 2 in 1 Chaps, and Stacey Hoskins Beeler, CEO of Stitch Kentucky.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning tractors to baby products - there's a reason...
Topic: R&D Tax Credit | Feat.: Floyd & Kristie Henderson, Eric Barnhart, & Sybil Bailey

America's Inventor Lady Rita Crompton discusses "R&D Tax Credit" with inventors Floyd & Kristie Henderson (Gear Trakr) & Eric Barnhart (Bumpin Brand), joined by our industry expert, Sybil Bailey, Partner Account Executive with Arvo Tech Clarus R+D.
Rita Crompton, known as "America's Inventor Lady," is an industry expert with decades of experience helping innovators develop their ideas into sellable products. Her knowledge and expertise covers all aspects of the invention process - patents and trademarks, engineering and manufacturing, crowdfunding, marketing and selling, and licensing. Ms. Crompton has helped inventors bring to market everything from full size functioning...