Young Inventors

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is committed to broadening access, opportunity, and participation in innovation, invention, and entrepreneurship for students of all ages. Read these inspirational stories of how some young inventors are changing the world around them by transforming their ideas into action to bring innovation to impact.

Inventor, entrepreneur, and “girl boss”

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Gabby Goodwin
Heart & Sole: A device for diabetics to measure blood flow and oxygen levels in their feet to gauge the progression of neuropathy

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Katia Avila & Garey HS InvenTeam
SafeWander® Sock Sensor: a pressure sensor for bed departure detection

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Kenneth Shinozuka
The Last Word: A modern twist on the time-tested bookmark

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Jennifer Wen
Teen Entrepreneur, Author, Advocate for people living with disabilities, Founder & CEO of Sweet Christi’s

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Christianna Alexander
Search and Rescue Robot, a remote controlled submersible rescue vehicle for ice divers

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Katelyn Sweeney