You have to create a template to cut glass and, because of the awkward access, as there always is in these cases, there was an element of guesswork involved. You could be as much as 3 or 4mm out, and the only way to be sure is to make the template bigger to compensate. I was thinking then that there must be a better way – and that was the germ of the idea.” Despite an impressive pitch, Deborah thought she would be likely to introduce obstacles than assistance for the brothers (due to issues around the provenance of the leather) and declared herself out. This decision was shortly followed by Steven and Sara Davies, leaving just Touker Suleyman and Peter Jones to battle it out. Professional Builder’s Lee Jones hears about a simple but effective tool from south coast builder, Stephen Capon Full of beans and youthful energy, founders Marisa Poster and Teddie Levenfiche served up their matcha energy drink brand PerfectTed in the den. It was a clean sweep for the founders, who received offers from all five dragons, with Steven Bartlett and Peter Jones winning the negotiations. Although the inventor doesn’t have full legal rights until the patent is granted, the term patent pending makes people aware of the inventor’s intention to protect the idea. It also serves as a warning to competitors and copycats that if they were to copy the invention, they could be liable for infringement if the patent is granted.

After Deborah Meaden finished trialling the motorbikes on display, it was Steven Bartlett who started the questions. He was impressed by the number of followers, engagement and community the brothers had created on their social media channels. Wheely impressive designs When you value a business, you've got to evaluate how valuable is that IP, what is the potential within that IP.

Mark agreed with Deborah and explained that their invention is patent pending, which is the term used to describe a patent application that has been filed, but not yet been granted. First up were motorbike loving brothers Damien and Sebastian Harris, with their motorbike clothing company, Bobhead. The brothers believe they have found a niche in the market, claiming the bigger brands have lost touch with the new-age biker, who is looking for style and quality at an affordable price. Deliveries are made between 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday although we will give you as much notice as possible for early/late deliveries.

Despite the patent pending, this wasn’t enough to sway Touker to invest and he was first to declare himself out. He was followed shortly by the rest of the Dragons who didn’t see this as an investment opportunity, but loved the idea nonetheless. In fact, Stephen has since received major awards at the British Invention Show two years running, won best stand at Construction Week at NEC Birmingham 2019, and has recently appeared on BBC One’s “The Customer is Always Right” programme, and since then sales have increased. He has achieved distribution through leading builders’ merchants in the UK, and Matey Measure™ has now been launched in the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Any dates specified by Building & DIY Supplies for delivery of the Goods are intended to be an estimate and time for delivery shall not be made of the essence by notice. If no dates are so specified, delivery shall be within a reasonable time. Position your tape measure so that it bends at the join of the two perpendicular surfaces you want to measure. Unregistered designs are automatic and protect the shape and configuration of your product for either 10 years after it was first sold or 15 years after being created. They also protect the physical appearance of your product for three years from when you go public with your design. There isn’t a register for these rights, however. You can prove your design protection by registering your designs or you can ask a solicitor to keep certified copies of your unregistered design as a record.Slide the device along the tape to the desired length so the specially designed extension touches the end point span of the measure. From motorcycle clothing to matcha drinks, there was a range of products to whet everyone's appetite in this week’s Dragons' Den episode! Subject to the other provisions of these conditions, Building & DIY Supplies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss (all three of which terms include, without limitation, pure economic loss, loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and similar loss), costs, damages, charges or expenses caused directly or indirectly by any delay in the delivery of the Goods.