One Stop Inventing

Complete A-Z Development

From a sketch on a napkin to pallets in a warehouse. We are your outsourced engineering and production team.

Our Comprehensive Methodology

We do not skip steps. Bringing a physical product to life requires rigorous adherence to an engineering pipeline. Here is exactly how we take you from concept to reality.

1. Research & Validation

Before a single line of CAD is drawn, we must prove the market exists and the IP landscape is clear. We conduct exhaustive patent searches and competitive landscape analyses. If a major competitor already dominates the exact space, we help you pivot the design to ensure unique market positioning.

Process Blueprint
Prototyping Workshop

2. Engineering & Prototyping

Our mechanical and electrical engineers translate your concept into manufacturable 3D models. Then, we iterate. From initial rough 3D prints (SLA/FDM) to CNC machined functional prototypes, we refine the design until it looks and works exactly as intended.

3. Patent & Legal Protection

With a functional prototype proven, it's time to secure your IP. We refer you to a trusted network of registered patent attorneys who understand hardware. They will help you file the appropriate Utility or Design patents, ensuring your claims are broad and defensible.

Utility Patents
Design Patents
Manufacturing
Marketing

4. Manufacturing & Launch

The final leap. We tap into our network of 315+ vetted manufacturers to tool your product for mass production. Simultaneously, our marketing team builds your brand, packaging, and digital presence so you launch with a bang, not a whisper.

Start Your Engine

Choose your entry point based on where you are in the journey.

Pre-Development Package

4-Week Completion
Custom/quote
  • In-depth Patent Search
  • Market Research Validation
  • Photorealistic 3D Renders
  • Engineering Assessment
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Engineering Review

For inventors with a patent/design
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  • CAD File Optimization
  • Manufacturing Feasibility
  • BOM (Bill of Materials) Creation
  • Direct to Prototyping
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Inventor Mentorship

Ongoing Guidance
$495/mo
  • 1-on-1 Zoom Consultations
  • Private Discord Community
  • Curated Investor Lists
  • Pitch Deck Reviews
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Prototype Cost Reference

An honest look at what different stages of prototyping actually cost.

Prototype Type
Estimated Range
Napkin Sketch
Free
Homemade (Cardboard/Clay)
$20 - $150
3D CAD Model (Virtual)
$400 - $1,700
3D Printed (Non-functional)
$600 - $2,800
Physical Working Prototype
$2,000 - $22,000+
Fully Functional (Manufacturing Ready)
$4,200 - $25,000+

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about the realities of inventing and product development.

Yes. Absolutely, 100%. Unlike typical 'invention promotion' companies that demand a percentage of your equity, royalties, or patents, One Stop Inventing operates as an outsourced engineering and development firm. You pay for our services, and you retain complete ownership of all intellectual property, designs, prototypes, and future profits.

Many invention promoters charge a massive upfront fee for a generic 'market research' binder and false promises of presenting your idea to huge corporations. They rarely build anything real. We are an engineering and manufacturing firm. We build physical, functional prototypes. We do real CAD design. We secure manufacturing quotes. We do not make false promises of overnight riches; we execute the hard work of product development.

Costs vary wildly depending on the complexity of the product. A simple silicone kitchen gadget might cost a few thousand dollars to design, prototype, and tool for manufacturing. A complex consumer electronic device with custom PCBs and software can cost tens of thousands. We offer a transparent, phased approach, starting with our initial validation packages so you never spend massive sums blindly.

A realistic timeline is 9 to 18 months. This includes thorough market research, iterative CAD design, multiple rounds of physical prototyping, patent filing, sourcing a manufacturer, tooling creation, quality control, and finally, ocean freight logistics. Moving too fast inevitably leads to manufacturing defects or poor market fit.

No. In fact, many inventors make the mistake of patenting an idea before it has been properly engineered, resulting in a patent that protects the wrong features. We sign a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before you ever share your idea. Our network of patent attorneys will help you file a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) at the right time in the development cycle.

Yes. Through our Marketing & Launch services, we help craft retail-ready packaging, sell-sheets, and buyer pitches. Our network has successfully placed products in major big-box retailers, on TV shopping networks, and scaled massive Amazon storefronts.

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