5 stars guaranteed to any answerer *****5*****5*****5*****
Sorry, but no tip will be given.
No request for answer clarification guaranteed.

Please answer/comment the following comment made to  Question ID:
212134

"
Hi, 
 
I believe I have seen you posting a few other questionaires for your
flossing tool.  Are you aware that numerous companies have patents for
similar items that are already sold at major retail chains?  If you
honestly plan to market this item, have you taken into account your
competition?
 
First off, from a patent standpoint, it appears that there are
NUMEROUS products that are similar to your design.  In addition, many
of these are already pattented.
 
Next off, most major chain stores apready carry some of these
products.  You need to ask yourself why would they purchase from you
instead of their local grocery store or drugstore?  What makes your
product better and easier to get?
 
Some of your competitors include 
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=357331&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=2385&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=388969&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=388925&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=388923&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=2387&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=2178&CATID=100206
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=44598&catid=1152&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=1152&trxp2=44598&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
 
I am not trying to rain on your parade, but I think you have a number
of issues to think through.
"

Hello Googel,

In response, I would point out the following:

(1) Your floss tensioner is smaller than many of the competing
products.  This compactness allows for greater mobility.

(2) Your floss tensioner is flat. Many of the competing products are
not.  Flatness allows this floss tensioner to be stored in a wallet
like a credit card.

(3) Your floss tensioner has a unique winding mechanism. Competing
products do not.

(4) Your floss tensioner appears to be made of a sturdier plastic than
many of the competing products.

(5) Your floss tensioner's shape is especially conducive to efficient
flossing. Many of the competing products are vertical and would be
difficult to use on back teeth.

(6) Even if there are competing products, there is still room for a
better product.  The market for floss tensioners is hardly saturated. 
I floss on a regular basis, but I was completely unaware of the
existence of the products listed on Walgreen's web site.


I hope this helps.  If you feel that my response is appropriate, feel
free use it over on the other question (or post a link to here if you
wish).  Thanks, and best of luck with your floss tensioner!