Houston Inventors Association

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All-In-One Search Page

Below are links to Internet search engines that we have found to be helpful for Inventors, Engineers, and Designers. We suggest that you BOOKMARK THIS PAGE so you can have all the links and search boxes in one location for easy searching. If you are aware of other sites, email them to Al Muller at amuller589@aol.com OR Ken Roddy at ken@patentstuff.com
We are just beginning, and will be adding new links as we get them so check back often.

Try Google. It is really impressive. Number one in user satisfaction based on a national survey of 13 leading search sites.

submit your query to 13 search engines at the same time

submit your query to 10 search engines at the same time

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Clear, straightforward information on how stuff works.

Search Government Websites

A Huge Resource for Anyone Interested In Electronic Government

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Refdesk.com is a great source for facts on the Net; a one-stop site for all things
Internet: news, weather, sports, reference, encyclopedia, facts on file, FAQs,tutorials,
search engines, free stuff, games and much more. Over 20,000 quality links.

People Finders

Has reverse phone lookup

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First Name

City

State/Prov.

Yellow Pages

Domain Names Search out and/or register a domain name

www. .com

Search Internet for a dictionary with the word (Powered by OneLook® Dictionaries)

Enter word:
HINTS: Adding wild cards expands the search. (* = any number of characters and ? = exactly one character). For example, "tomo*ow", "tomo??ow" or "tomor*" will find "tomorrow".
Trade Show Directories
Expo Guide Trade Show & Conference Information
Trade Show Central
Trade Show Network News

Other Links

www.efunda.com/home.cfm eFunda: The Ultimate Online Reference for Engineers (engineering fundamentals)
Convert Temperatures Convert Length Convert Weight Convert Volume
The John Reynolds Co Distributer for mold making supplies, resins, and tools
www.smooth-on.com Mold Making, Mold Rubber and Casting Materials from Smooth-On: Urethane Rubbers,Silicone Rubbers,Casting Resins,Liquid Plastics.
www.onelook.com OneLook Dictionaries, lookup technical terms.
Scientific & Technical Network Databases and Standards
Thomas Register The primary source for manufacturers of anything
Modern Plastics
Dupont Products & Services
Blackwell Plastics Injection Molders
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. Great Catalog & Info
Technical & Professional Books at Barnes & Noble
Technical & Professional Books at Amazon.com

Government Programs & Agencies
Free Technical Assistance From the NASA and Educational Community.
Contact Cathy Kramer of the Clear Lake Area Economic Development Foundation
Tell her your were referred by the Houston Inventors Association
Voice(281)486-5535 Fax(281)486-5068 E-mail cathy@claedf.com
DOE Inventions and Innovation Program
Small Business Innovation Research Awards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA Publications
Argonne National Laboratory - One of DOE's largest research centers
National Science Foundation
Nasa JSC Technology Transfer

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