| Mike Gillespie started his design career in the summer of 1986 as the first design intern at LITTLE TIKES TOY COMPANY in Hudson, Ohio. In 1988, he interned at BALLY DESIGN in Pittsburgh, Pa. Graduating in 1989 from CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, he won the prestigious IDSA Student Merit Award.
After graduation, he was hired by BRESLOW, MORRISON, TERZIAN, toy invention company, in Chicago, IL. In his first eighteen months, two of his inventions where sold, a game "TORNADO REX" to PARKER BROTHERS which received a mechanical patent, and the "BATMAN SKYBLADE" to KENNER, both of which were manufactured and sold to the domestic and foreign markets. In time, Mike moved to Houston, TX and started his own business firm, BRITE IDEAS, and invented numerous toys as well as lawn and garden products for HASBRO, FISHER-PRICE, STEP-2, DSI, CALIFORNIA CREATIONS AND REALAID INC, for whom he obtained a patent on a medical product. Mike does illustrations for reports, renderings, drawings for patents, logos and graphics all on computer, as well as prototyping, product design, and invention development for manufacture in all markets. Mike was recently interviewed on the Internet radio show From Concept To Profit for advice on prototyping basics. Mike's latest invention development project to go to market is the MuVi Seat Holster - a smart phone accessory that attaches to most train, automobile, and airplane seatbacks and allows you watch videos, play music, and browse files easily using your iPhone, iPod Touch, Zune, Blackberry, and other similar devices, while keeping your tray and lap area clear. |
| Contact: Mike Gillespie BRITE IDEAS 6430 W. FM 1960, Suite 121 Houston, TX 77069 Phone: (281) 444-6066 briteideas@worldnet.att.net |
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