This matter of earning money from Bessler's invention, has been skirted around on the forum, as if it would somehow be unworthy to try to earn money from it; but, as Tevye from 'Fiddler on the Roof' asked '... it's no shame to be poor... but it's no great honor either. So what would be so terrible... if I had a small fortune?' It should be remembered that Bessler's chief goal in researching and building his gravity wheel was to raise funds, ostensibly for the foundation of a school offering apprenticeships in numerous crafts. He asked for twenty thousand Pounds - a lot of money then and equal to three or more million Dollars today. I say ostensibly because although that may have been his honest intention, he was surrounded a small group of relatives who applied considerable pressure to subvert his position as Councillor of Commerce and divert funds to his greedy, criminal, in-laws.
I have maintained the view for many years that patenting this invention is the wrong way to go, and a phrase from the above quote reminded me that most of the poor on this planet could not afford to buy a patented invention, although they might well get together to build their own, possibly infringing a patent. How much better to offer it freely to anyone, anywhere.
I don't intend to rehearse my reasons for rejecting the patent route, suffice to say - government interference either by taxing to the hilt or burying it; upfront cost of world wide patent - and don't tell me that it will all come back in revenue; it might not for many reasons; and action from competitive resources; any way I'm nearly 70 and I need my small fortune now. How much better to get some financial reward within weeks of successfully building your working model than to have to wait two or three years, after you've mortgaged yourself to the max to pay for it.
So how can you make a small amount of money to help you live comfortable and perhaps help your children and grandchildren? The first thing to note is that when you announce your success, you have have everything already organised and ready to go. The first thing the world should know about your work is after you have completed the following tasks. First record your device on video, preferably include some slow-motion and some stills of it in various positions. Then write down in detail exactly how and why it works. Explain everything, leave nothing in doubt. Add numerous diagrams to illustrate any points which might be misconstrued Read it it over and over, and check it for errors. Get someone else you trust to read it if possible, to make sure you haven't left anything out.
You need to use the the video and the text to complete a video which will go viral within days of your announcement. This video, if monetized, will bring you substantial payments. By the way, I have had three offers to do any animations I might need and that would be of great benefit in making your video more transparent, so if you can do your own or you know someone who can then include animations if possible.
It is possible that you could provide an app for building a Bessler wheel and that is an area with which I'm not so familiar but obviously worth looking into. Lastly I have a friend who is an accomplished film director and producer and he is keen to make a documentary on the whole subject and if you (or I) are successful he would jump at the chance to make one. He has already made me an offer which included Associate Producer with a large down-payment on commencement of the filming, and a share in the proceeds.
Obviously this takes time and therefore somehow you will have to hold your tongue and tell no one until you are ready to tell the world! Then stand by for the onslaught of TV companies wanting to film an interview. At this point, or preferably before, you might consider getting someone to manage you? They can arrange the interviews, fees, film rights, book rights, promotions etc.
All of this without spending a penny, or filing a patent. I should add one consideration, which I am undecided about. Is it worth patenting the design in order to own it and give it away? I don't know.
JC
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You need to use the the video and the text to complete a video which will go viral within days of your announcement. This video, if monetized, will bring you substantial payments. By the way, I have had three offers to do any animations I might need and that would be of great benefit in making your video more transparent, so if you can do your own or you know someone who can then include animations if possible.
It is possible that you could provide an app for building a Bessler wheel and that is an area with which I'm not so familiar but obviously worth looking into. Lastly I have a friend who is an accomplished film director and producer and he is keen to make a documentary on the whole subject and if you (or I) are successful he would jump at the chance to make one. He has already made me an offer which included Associate Producer with a large down-payment on commencement of the filming, and a share in the proceeds.
Obviously this takes time and therefore somehow you will have to hold your tongue and tell no one until you are ready to tell the world! Then stand by for the onslaught of TV companies wanting to film an interview. At this point, or preferably before, you might consider getting someone to manage you? They can arrange the interviews, fees, film rights, book rights, promotions etc.
All of this without spending a penny, or filing a patent. I should add one consideration, which I am undecided about. Is it worth patenting the design in order to own it and give it away? I don't know.
JC
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