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.

Learn and read more about other youth inventors and entrepreneurs from our Journeys of Innovation series.

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The Follow Through Fixer: A self-taught inventor navigates the patent process on his own as a Pro Se applicant.

Travis Edwards
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Battery Swap: A flashlight that allows police officers, first responders, and firefighters to shift between two batteries.

Nicolette Buonora and Lauren Strechay
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Seeing for the Blind: A low-cost solution to help blind people navigate their surroundings

Sidharth Anantha
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Ski Sense: A network of sensors attached to skis that give beginners real-time feedback on their mechanics

William LeFaivre
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Tethys: An early detection tool to test water for lead and other dangerous contaminants

Gitanjali Rao
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Color-changing building blocks

Matthew Sleman
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Search and Rescue Robot, a remote controlled submersible rescue vehicle for ice divers

Katelyn Sweeney
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Oasis: A life-saving device for children left in a hot car

Bishop Curry V
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Inventor, entrepreneur, and “girl boss”

Gabby Goodwin
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The Last Word: A modern twist on the time-tested bookmark

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

Katia Avila & Garey HS InvenTeam
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Happy Sleep, a stuffed doll to help kids fall asleep.

Vennela Attili
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SafeWander® Sock Sensor: a pressure sensor for bed departure detection

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

Christianna Alexander