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Adventures of an Inventor: Or How to Survive and Succeed in Inventing Business [Hardcover]

Jacob Fraden (Author)


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0964992736 978-0964992733 May 1, 1996
The inventor of one of the most innovative products?a popular Instant Thermometer which measures temperatures from the ear in just one second shares his unique experience in the Soviet Union and United States. For the first time, you will be able to look at American life through the eyes of a prolific inventor and follow him along the bumpy and winding road to the realization of his American dream.

The book is full of witty observations and rich of practical advises. Both experienced inventors and beginners will find it not just a useful guide for organizing creative process, but funny and entertaining as well. The book talks about challenges and opportunities a creative person meets in America and what is required to become a successful entrepreneurial inventor. If you want to know how to look for opportunities, how to raise funds for your innovative enterprise, negotiate a deal, and make real money from your idea, then this book is for you.


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About the Author

Dr. J. Fraden is a prolific inventor - he holds patents for medical electronic instruments, electrical appliances, security de-vices, and even toys. These inventions resulted in multi-million dol-lar businesses employing thousands of people in several countries. His greatest success has been with the Thermoscan Instant Thermometer which meas-ures temperature from the ear of a patient in just one second.

He published over 60 scientific papers and book chapters. His Handbook of Modern Sensors (American Institute of Physics) is on the top of the best-sellers list among the books on physics.

The inventor, scientist, businessman, writer, and artist in America - in Russia, he had directed movies, worked as a TV correspondent, designed electronic music instruments, and even conducted the ESP experiments. His escape from the Soviet Union allowed him to provide CIA with valuable information.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 381 pages
  • Publisher: Hurricane Books (May 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0964992736
  • ISBN-13: 978-0964992733
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,111,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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