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JRW1019
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Topic: Hiking Bench Posted: 21 Apr 10 at 8:37pm |
Hi everyone,
I am currently finishing off my A-Level Design Technology coursework for which I have designed, developed and manufactured a prototype hiking bench. The main idea of the bench was to provide the ability to replicate the hiking experience of a number of different dinghies. This was done through an adjustable toe strap and a deck section that can be widened and moved forwards or backwards. Hopefully the link below will take you to an album on Facebook which anyone can look at. People's thoughts would be much appreciated relating to the concept of the design, its aesthetics, adjustability and anything else you can think of. http://www.facebook.com/album.php? aid=422122&id=746980018&l=012b05cad2 Cheers, James |
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Slippery Jim
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 10 at 10:15pm |
What about IP protection? Get at least u.k. design protection on the thing
and a registered trade mark. Otherwise youŽll get someone else making money on the thing. |
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Pass the skiff, man!
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bornskiffyish
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 10 at 10:26pm |
hmm now where have i seen one of those before,
doubt theres any chance of registering that as im sure the other hiking bench is already |
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Webmuppet
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 10 at 10:27pm |
I tried James's hiking bench at the weekend.........I was very impressed, it feels a bit more solid than the aluminum versions and the adjustments to it's proportions and size of 'deck' makes it capable of simulating various classes of boat,
I want one ! Nigel |
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Slippery Jim
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 10 at 8:23am |
Depends how you register it and what design protection you define. |
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Pass the skiff, man!
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Neptune
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 10 at 8:59am |
Isn't it difficult to do apply for anything now you have
put it out in the public domain. |
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Jack Sparrow
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 10 at 9:14am |
yep.
You could have just posted the design to yourself and not opened the envelope. This proves the date of the invention / idea and stands up in court if you have the money / inclination to defend your design legally. |
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 10 at 9:34am |
It is an A level project - maybe the aim was never to sell a million?
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Jamie600
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 10 at 9:47am |
It would be fairly easy to retrofit a couple of 'outriggers' that slide out from the base, making the base longer but able to fold back in for storage or for sailors with, erm, less righting moment.
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MerlinMags
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 10 at 2:36pm |
Bit of a sweeping statementthis , but I think:
For anyone married, the most important consideration for a hiking bench is that it quickly folds flat and can be hidden under the sofa. Unless you fake an IKEA label on it. Looks quite professionally made. I like it. Can you drop-hike on it or does your bum hit the floor? Cheaper version is a fitness (swiss) ball, and to stick your toes under a bit of heavy furniture! Please can you design a version with an adjustable laptop stand on it as well. Seriously. |
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