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The $660 Million Problem No One Fixed… Until Now | The Ultimate Coaster Story
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What if a simple annoyance turned into a patented innovation?
On this episode of Built From Scratch, Donald Dunn sits down with inventor and engineer Bob LeBay, the creator of the only drink coaster engineered to truly prevent condensation spills.
After a coaster stuck to his Manhattan glass and ruined his silk tie, Bob decided to solve a problem most people just tolerate. What followed was a journey through engineering design, patent law, manufacturing challenges, and launching a family-run business that has already sold over fifty thousand units.
In this episode, we discuss:
• How a simple design flaw sparked a patented invention
• The science behind capillary action and condensation control
• The full U.S. patent process (and what it really costs)
• Manufacturing in Asia vs. the United States
• Why business-to-business sales are dominating the market
• Building a multigenerational family business
• The real size of the global coaster market
Bob recently secured a final U.S. utility patent and is positioning his product in a market worth over two billion dollars globally.
If you enjoy entrepreneurship, product design, engineering innovation, or startup stories — this episode delivers practical insight and inspiration.
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Links referenced in this episode:
- ultimatecoasterco.com
- amazon.com
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Ultimate Coaster
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Target
- Heineken
- NRA
- 4H