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The USPTO itself provides guidance on the patenting process at: https://www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/patent-process-overview. I strongly recommend you NOT to commit to paying any money to ANY invention promotion firm.  Instead, I recommend you investigate obtaining the advice from a registered patent professional (a patent attorney or a patent agent).  Many (myself included) provide extensive free initial consultations and can explain the steps required in applying for and obtaining a patent.  Note that a patent registration is a nationwide license, so you are not limited to consulting with patent professionals in your immediate area. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provides a list of registered practitioners at: https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/patent-and-trademark-practitioners/finding-patent-practitioner For cautions about invention promotion firms, please see my web page at: https://claibornepatent.com/prototype.htm.   If you wish to discuss this matter with me, you may contact me at the number below. In any case, I wish you the best in this endeavor. Anthony Claiborne Claiborne Patent Law Services 425-533-6132