If I have an invention that needs a chemist of a specific type, where can I go to get help?
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I should think that you are better advised to discuss the matter with a university professor than a commercial chemist.  The prof has a reputation to uphold, and guards it zealously...the chem is more a hit-or-miss situation, so you would have to investigate his credentials. A simple oral agreement with a prof could be sufficient, at least initially. (But he is not likely to make a blanket agreement w/o knowing something about your problem...after all, he or his group might be working on a similar project.)\nMoreover, the prof has immediate access to imput from a variety of chemists...even though you seem to think you know the 'specific type' needed, there are inter-relationships and synergisms involved in group advisories.\nMany profs act as consultants in their specialty, so discuss fees with him before you get too deeply involved...but you will probably find that a friendly initial discussion will cover all these points.\n\nYou are never completely 'safe' when disclosing an idea to anyone.  A disclosure agreement is only as good as the lawyer drawing it up...and is often considered a prelude to the courts...as is a patent, btw.\n\nGood luck...may fortune smile upon you.  :-))
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www.creative.com  they will help you
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Check the US Patent and Trademark Office. They have a search function.
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For info try: http://inventors.about.com\nhttp://www.invent.org\nhttp://inventors.about.com/library/bl/bl1_1.htm\nhttp://enchantedlearning.com/inventors/indexa.shtml\nhttp://web.mit.edu/invent
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seriously, anybody who needs to know this shold know how to search the chemical literature. Go to Chemical Abstracts. Talk to your librarian.
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I am unsure where you should look for financinng or assistance, but please make sure that you and your friend don't get taken by some scumbag who tells you he's trying to help, then steals the idea.  I have heard that, that type of thing happens alot with people and patent companies and the like.  Just be careful who you trust, ESPECIALLY if you find them on the internet.\n\nMaybe you should look into the TV Program "American Inventor" website if they have one?  Just a thought though. Sorry I couldn't better assist you.\n\nGood Luck.
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try the local chemist....
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Chemexper.com is a great place to look this up and you can browse various companies to buy from as well as search by the specs that you need.
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Finde someone with money who likes the invention.
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I'll talk with a dye chemist I know
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I would suggest a trip to the library. Look for books on inventors. Also, meet the person sitting behind the desk that says, "reference". You are why they live.
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The sites below should give you some help.
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http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa020600h.htm
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In the States, chemical supply companies such as Aldrich sell it.  I think they also sell internationally.   They will conduct background checks, though, to verify your institution.  If you need it for valid research purposes, though, it's really not that hard to get.
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http://www.eccentrix.com/members/chempics/famouschemists.html
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No. Your best bet is chemfinder.com. You can also find a lot of chemical data on wikipedia. I have to make a table of chemicals for all of my labs and I use those two sites.
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I'd go to your local chemist/pharmacist as they'd the best to ask!!!