Why report new technology innovations?

• Protection for later patent filing
• Identification for possible technology transfer and benefit to the economy
• Professional recognition
• Awards
• Exposure through:

  - NASA Tech Briefs
  - Aerospace Technology Innovation
  - NASA Success Stories
  - NASA Spinoff Magazine

• Make your report as soon as possible after the conception of your invention

• Report a complete description in a Disclosure of Invention and New Technology, NASA Form 1679.
• Report the availability of related additional documents such as publications, proposals, notes, and especially technical drawings. The determination that similar technology does not exist would be useful.
• Include and document potential applications in your report.

• Facilitate the reporting process
• Assist in identifying potential commercial applications of your ideas
• Promote applications with industry and universities
• Disseminate information to private industry
• Showcase technology at meetings, conferences, and symposia
• Assist in obtaining awards - $$$

Jim Nichols
Mail Code KT-F
Phone: (321) 867-6384
FAX: (321) 867-2050
E-mail: James.D.Nichols@nasa.gov

Alternate contact:

Dave Makufka
Mail Code KT-F
Phone: (321) 867-6227
FAX: (321) 867-2050
E-mail: David.R.Makufka@nasa.gov