How to Invent a Cat Product

If you are wondering how to invent a new cat product, but worry that it will take too much time, be too difficult, or cost too much money there are ways to reduce these concerns. However, at the same time, new product development is something that is uncertain. It is quite a risk, much like everything in business. No company or invention can guarantee success. So when you are thinking about how to invent a new product, there are plenty of factors to consider.

For one, companies continue to be more innovative. Therefore, there are people coming up with new invention ideas every day and making prototypes as you think about how to invent your idea. That is why it is important to do research and make sure your invention idea is not already on the market. Even if there is a product like the one you came up with, there is always a demand for new or improved products from corporations or individuals with new product ideas.  These products should either solve a problem or improve something and be able to fit in with a certain company’s product line. 

For example, if you are thinking about inventing a new cat product, one of the most popular products to recently come out is the Sky Climber Cat Ladder. The product, made by Ware Manufacturing, improves on the existing “cat tree” concept that has been around for years. Where the original cat tree item was typically unsightly and would eventually become less than a challenge for pet cats, the Sky Climber offers cats a multitude of entertainment options in one attractive location. The item itself spans from ceiling to floor for most houses, and features multiple platforms with soft, durable but attractive fabric to cushion. The base of the cat ladder has a twine scratching station, and there is also a closed off space in the middle. The vary-leveled perches offer up plenty of vantage points for cats, while the design itself is pleasing to the eye, featuring a streamlined, painted metal frame and tops, along with color-coordinated materials. The cat ladder is also stable, which means that the cat or cats playing on it are in no danger at any time. Because of its aesthetic appeal, the product can be positioned anywhere the cat owner wishes; it coordinates with most decorative motifs and its streamlined look is almost artistic in comparison to previous types of cat climbing furniture. This means that cats can enjoy playing while still being able to be social if they choose.  This is an option that cat owners increasingly look for in products.

Another recent cat invention is the Aikiou Stimulo cat feeder. The Stimulo cat feeder is meant to take the place of the traditional food bowl set up that many pet owners have employed for years. Recently, cat lovers have noticed that their pets are less than interested in eating from their bowls, are lethargic or indulge in hunting out of boredom. While the last is not in and of itself a bad thing, the fear among many owners is that the cat will end up hunting a sick or poisoned animal and become sick or poisoned itself. The Aikiou Stimulo was designed to meet the hunting needs of cats while also providing food, combining stimulation and feeding in one. While many products exist to help stimulate cats, the Stimulo’s improvement on the theme is that cats are naturally hard-wired to seek stimulation through hunting. Food items or kibble can be hidden by the cat’s owner in the Stimulo’s various tubes, which are set at different heights to provide varying levels of difficulty. The cat is able to access the food by figuring out different ways to use his or her paws to get at the different depths. In this way, the pet can engage in a hunting-like behavior that keeps the brain active and is more natural to cats than the open bowl. It also insures that the cat’s calorie consumption is more accurately matched to its activity level, helping to prevent weight and digestive problems. Because it is different from the bowl or dish configuration many cats become accustomed to, it can also be used to revive a flagging interest in food.

When figuring out how to invent your product, you may face some obstacles along the way. This can cause you to lose time, energy and money in trying to get off the ground with a product, especially if you do not know how to invent on your own.  If you face any obstacles or are having a hard time inventing a product alone, keep in mind that there are inventing companies that can help.  One of the biggest obstacles most inventors must overcome when pursuing an idea is being willing to trust someone with their idea.  Make sure to do your research and choose an inventing company that has experience with developing products and getting them on store shelves.  Also make sure that the company will sign a Confidentiality Agreement to ensure that your idea is safe.

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