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Kuala Lumpur 25th Feb 2011

Bugs TanAn Award Winning InventorAn Award Winning Inventor

Name : Bugs TanAge : 50 years oldNationality : MalaysianM status : Happily MarriedChildren : 2 Young InventorsProfession : Commercial InventorNos of Inventions : Filed 15 inventions to his nameOther talents : Author, Adjunct Lecturer, Dhamma speaker…Sports : Former National Cricket Player

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Family of Inventors

Bugs Tan receiving the Award from the Prime Minister

Bugs Tan Receiving the Award in Mumbai INDIABugs Tan Receiving the Award in Mumbai INDIA

Year Name of Award Inventions Organization Country

2000 National Inventor Award Multi‐locking Pulley Min of Science (MOSTI) Malaysia

2001 Short Listed National Inventor Award Min of Science (MOSTI) Malaysia

2001 Silver Medal Multi‐locking Pulley Geneva Invention show Switzerland

2002 Silver Medal Extruded Alum Coupling ITEX Invention show Malaysia2002 Silver Medal Extruded Alum Coupling ITEX Invention show Malaysia

2002 Bronze Medal Alum Light Weight Grating ITEX Invention Show Malaysia

2003 Bronze Medal Multi‐locking Pulley Science & Technology Show Malaysia

2004 Nominated SMI Award Innovator / Entrepreneur Small Medium Industry Malaysia

2007 National Innovator Award Litewalk Grating System Min of Science (MOSTI) Malaysia

2009 Int Excellent Innovation Bugs Tan Indira Group of Institutes India

2009 Industrial Design Award Litewalk Grating System Intellectual Property Office Malaysia

2010 APICTA Award Sure Streamer‐ Eco Dream MDeC & PIKOM Malaysia

2010 Global Innovation Game Ideas :Flexible Solar Films Global Mind Game GEW America2010 Global Innovation Game Ideas :Flexible Solar Films Global Mind Game GEW America

2010 GOLD Medal Litewalk Grating system Korea Invention News Korea

2010 Special Award Litewalk Grating system Asian Invention Association Korea

14 National Awards

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A new light weight galvanized steel LIGHTERg g ggrating system used on oil platform, refinery, power plant and factories

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Industrial ApplicationPrinting, Packaging, Food processing, Textiles, Garments, Plastic injection, Die-casting, Spray coating, Machining, Fabrication, Rubber processing, Greenhouse, Farming, Flower, etc.

Out Door Air-cooler

Public Area ApplicationPetrol Station, Bus Station, Community Hall, Canteen Flea Market Outdoor Function Sport

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Canteen, Flea-Market, Outdoor Function, Sport Complex, School Hall, Basement Car Park, Public Toilet, etc.

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Young InventorYoung InventorTV Cartoon Breakers

10 episodes of one minute each.

In each episode Amelia stumbled across a problem she encountered at home or in school.

She give it a thought and find ways to solve it.

Once she has conceptualized an idea she says "I' t id ""I've got an idea".

She then creates a new gadget to solve that particular problem.particular problem.

ROBOT BOLEH TV Animation Series

Amanda’s wish come true when her father created a robot for her birthday. You should call him “Robot Boleh” said her dad.

Amanda has this strong sense that the robot is extraordinary. So she decides to call her new android friend “Robot Boleh Extra”new android friend, Robot Boleh Extra –RBX.

However, Amanda prays very hard for RBX to have a mind of his own. Suddenly a fairy appears in her dream and grants her wish.

Soon RBX becomes very popular inSoon, RBX becomes very popular in Amanda's school. The story goes on and is filled with lot's of adventures

Invention Workshop Invention Workbooks ePersonalized Stories

A hydrogen generator that fits into your car. This gadget uses normal tap water

It uses the electric current in your car to break water molecule

Hydrogen is supplied into your engineThus converting water into hydrogen

Hydrogen is supplied into your engine.

Hence saving fuel consumption by approx. 15%

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Turning Ideas Into Innovations

Mind is the forerunnerMind is the forerunner of all Inventions - Bugs Tan

Due to its invisibility to our naked eyes, most people are ignorant of its presentmost people are ignorant of its present.


Step 1 pStart by conceptualizing an Idea

This world is not a perfect placeThis world is not a perfect place.

There is so many things you can t t k lif b ttcreate to make life better.

Being observant is the starting point

Look at things around you at home, work or play.

Look through your eyes, conceptualize with your mind

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St 2Step 2 Check Your Idea

1. Is your idea new?2. What does your friends think abt your new idea?3. Do you think you can make a working model?y y g4. Do you have the money for this project?5. Do you have the time to work on this project?6. Are you able to get help for this project? 7. Do you know who are your customers?8. Are you sure they will buy your product?9. Do you know the cost to mfg this product?10 Are o s re o can make a good margin?10. Are you sure you can make a good margin?


Step 3 Raise fund for your Project

Raise fund by applying for a grant from the government, or

U f dUse your own fund


Step 4 Make a Prototype / Working Model

• . • Create a working model to see if itCreate a working model to see if it

works.

• You will need to do most of the• You will need to do most of the work by yourself


Step 5 pFiling a Patent

Filing a patent gives you the rights over your idea for 20rights over your idea for 20 years.

However it will be a waste ofHowever, it will be a waste of effort and money if your product cannot sell.

The first person to file a patent is the rightful owner to that idea.

You can file a patent by just having an idea


Step 6 D V l i f Y I iDo a Valuation for Your Invention

It puts a price to your newIt puts a price to your new invention

It’s a tool to bring potentialIt s a tool to bring potential investor to the discussion table

It ll t ti l i tIt allows your potential investor to understand your invention


1. Sell off your Invention

2. LicensingEarn Ro alt thro gh

Sell your IP out-right5. Commercialize

by yourselfSelf funding

Route toCommercialization

Earn Royalty through Licensing

Commercialization4. Seek investors

Family membersFriendsAngels / VCs

3. Seek Synergy PartnersJV with Entrepreneur

Step 7 Commercialization

Angels / VCs

Step 7 Commercialization


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