I’ve just returned from Las Vegas and the 2011 ERA D2C Convention held last week.  This show gave our inventors many positive experiences and networking opportunities!

As promised before I left, I want to announce the 2011 “Inventor of the Year.”

Leonard Mangalindan, of Tustin, California, for his invention, “Power Press™.”

The Power Press™ is a complete pushup training system that gives one a total upper body workout. It tones several different muscle groups by using a color-coded system on just one board. To use, an individual simply inserts the included hand grips into the corresponding color-coded spaces to work a specific muscle group. The invention helps to promote proper pushup form and position and is ideal for all different fitness levels.

Thirty-seven inventors from the InventHelp-INPEX^® New Product Showcase pitched their products to a panel of experts from the Direct Response Industry. As a prize, Leonard received two complimentary passes to the ERA Moxie Awards, held Thursday evening at the close of the show. I was excited to present Leonard with a trophy at the ceremony on behalf of InventHelp^® & INPEX^®, recognizing his achievement at being named “Inventor of the Year” by the expert panelists!

The other four inventors who got to see their products pitched on stage by professional pitchmen and women were:

Gary Hills, Holiday Light Saver

Michael McVan, BoxerBall

Kendra Rivers, Keep it Klose

Joe Watrach, Sleeve Links

Congratulations to Leonard, and to all of our inventors! It was a great week and we can’t wait for next year!

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