R&A also helped design and bring to fruition several entrepreneurial new products such as Misto, a kitchen olive oil sprayer sold nationally, the first brand identified can coolers(now an industry staple) and  for Conagra, a low cost thermo electric display cooler for use in supermarkets.

In 2000, Richardson relocated to the Seacoast area in Southern Maine where he now develops new products for individuals and corporate entities as a one-man new product development company.  He continues to use associates in electronics and engineering as well as a wide variety of established contract manufacturers on behalf of his client's ventures. 

Ongoing products under development for clients include a product for bow hunters, and a new device in orthodics.

New Product Development Philosophy

Richardson believes in a hands-on approach where all development functions are handed one-on-one with the client/entrepreneur.  He has in-house facilities for "proof of function" prototyping and designs products in 3-dimension using Solidworks.  Where applicable, Richardson uses stereo lithography prototyping to "prove out" design and function.  "Working-product" prototypes and catalog sheets are created to assist the entrepreneur's initial market research.  Richardson & Associates,  Inc. services also include sourcing of manufactured components and assembly, and when required R&A will provide ongoing contract manufacturing management. 

New product development services for the

entrepreneur and small start up company.

Mr. Richardson is contributing a series of articles to the digital library of the United Inventors Association website. These articles can be accessed by the membership.

The first article is” What is 3D modeling and why is it a benefit to the independent inventor?”

To allow you to experience the benefits of 3D modeling, R&A will email upon request an E Drawing of a thermoelectric beer cooler designed but not produced for a major retailer.  This drawing can be opened on any PC once a free program is downloaded, and you can view the entire cooler, rotate it in space, and see how it is constructed by disassembling it to view the individual components.

Further articles for UIA will discuss injection molding costs and tooling options, with the same treatment for thermoforming, RIM molding and rotational molding. This series will allow inventors to make some upfront decisions before investing in any manufacturing process.

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