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Hall of Fame Inventor Forrest Bird to Speak at Independent Inventor Conference

Posted by J Matthew Buchanan at July 2, 2006 01:45 AM

Hall of Fame Inventor Forrest Bird to Speak at Independent Inventor Conference
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Dr. Forrest Bird, whose invention of the “Baby Bird” respirator has saved the lives of millions of infants over the years, has joined the roster of speakers for the Chicago Regional Inventors Conference on July 28-29. Dr. Bird was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1995.

The Conference is co-sponsored by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Northwestern University School of Law and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. It will be held at the Northwestern School of Law, 375 E. Chicago Avenue.

Other speakers at the event include Commissioner for Patents John Doll and Louis Foreman, CEO of Enventys, a product design and manufacturing firm. Foreman is also executive producer of the upcoming PBS series, “Everyday Edisons.” The series, which features the inventions of 14 independent inventors, will premiere in September.

Various USPTO experts will be on hand to conduct workshops and one on one meetings with attendees. The two days will be packed with vital information for both novice and seasoned inventors. Space is limited so register now. For more details on the conference and to register click here.

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