new application patent, novice question(s)

Subject: Re: new application patent, novice question(s)

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: Hello, : I have an idea for a device/apparatus that would make my job easier, this would be a very specific use within a certain type on industry. The apparatus would comprise of common basic electrical/mechanical motors and clock timers. Do I need to put together a prototype, and does the prototype need to resemble the final product? I am thinking that I could just purchase 'commercial devices' and combine them together to demonstrate the principle idea of my invention. But it would save me alot of time if I can just document the idea instead of having put it together, since I don't have the expertise in electrical engineering. : Also, (an ignorant question), do I need to pay royalty for the use of electrical motors, electronic timer, etc... I am thinking that I don't need to since they have been around for so long. : I know that the idea has been applied to other uses, but I don't have not come across an apparatus that is being sold to make my job easier. I have done some keyword searches of the patents and I have yet to encounter such a specific device. : Thanks in advance for your answers and advices.

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