Product Details

The computer impacts all aspects of our lives…it’s where we work, play and communicate. Our monitors serve as a portal to that universe. However, more often than not, we try to use our monitor as a message board. We post sticky notes, taped business cards, work codes and our favorite pictures to the sides of our monitors frame. We like to personalize our space and keep those important items in our direct eyesight.

However, we realized that flat screen monitors lacked a monitor accessory which had practical functionality, that didn’t damage your monitor or wasn't an eye sore….at least until now. We are proud to bring you the FACEMATE® monitor accessory. FACEMATE® is sleekly designed to stretch over the corners and edges of your flat-screen monitor, hugging the frame like a skin. FACEMATE’s bands hold will securely hold your important items against your monitors frame. It’s easy on, easy off. No glue. No sticky-tape. No damaging hardware. FACEMATE® transforms your monitor into your personal billboard, keeping those important items in your direct eyesight and on your mind. The FACEMATE® monitor accessory is a great gadget, gizmo or office novelty gift, especially for those who have "everything," it retails for $19.99....plus, it's Made In America! FACEMATE® is also recyclable and so is its packaging! It’s your space so personalize and organize it with a FACEMATE®!

Market Opportunity:

The Pain…500 million flat screens in the US alone and 66% of us use our monitor as our personal billboard posting up sticky notes, pictures of our kids, work codes, business cards or general reminders. However, current monitor accessories are impracticable, unsightly or required making physical alterations, usually permanent and/or damaging to the monitor.

Market research data - how much is being spent? In 2008, approximately $48,585,000,000 was spent on peripherals & accessories (which does not include software).

Is there Market risk? Yes, but there’s always a risk; however, test marketing data supports its potential success. The FACEMATE® monitor accessory had an astounding 84% approval rating with an adjustment variable of just 2%. Additionally, test marketing showed that 65% of individuals identified the FACEMATE® accessory as a need over a want; and did so without the offset variable factors of packaging, brand or positioning in the market.

Is it a mature market? Test marketing shows the most relevant in response were individuals between the ages of 25 and 44, were primarily female, with white collar professional backgrounds. Venture expands to additional segments once the introduction of licensing of professional sports and collegiate teams, entertainment and other specialized venues (i.e. Disney, Nickelodeon, Dell, Nike, etc.) on the FACEMATE® bands for additional customization/personalization or business representation.

Unique Approach:

How are we “soothing” this pain? The computer impacts all aspects of our lives…it’s where we work, play and communicate. Our monitors serve as a portal to that universe. The FACEMATE® monitor accessory turns your monitor into your personal billboard. It provides organization through practical functionality, with aesthetically pleasing value for personalization.

Competitive Landscape (& Technology Position, Competitive Advantage)

Our first patent was issued on July 20, 2010 (D620,011) and we have pending utility patent applications for the conceptual design(s): United States Patent Application 2010 01 55568
filed on July 28, 2009 and United States Patent Application 2010 01 55554 filed on December 23, 2008. Additionally, we also received our first two trademarks from the USPTO for FACEMATE® (#3,971,723) which was issued on May 31, 2011 and for our Doodledude caricature® (#3,963,440) which was issued on May 17, 2011.