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Teach invention figure standards students actually use later
A course-ready system (training + templates) that helps students communicate inventions clearly and professionally — using Microsoft Visio. Designed for non-drafters.
💡 No drafting background required. Students become productive in hours, not weeks. Cloud Workspace is available for Mac, iPad, and locked-down environments (browser-based access). Skills carry into grad research, lab documentation, and invention disclosures.
What Is the IP DaVinci System?
I built the IP DaVinci Patent Drawing System™ to help instructors teach a practical, standardized way for students to create clear, patent-ready invention figures in Microsoft Visio — without requiring drafting experience or specialized software.
After 30+ years in the patent drawing ecosystem, I saw the same pattern everywhere: students and non-drafters can explain ideas verbally, but invention visuals often stay informal — slides, screenshots, sketches, and inconsistent diagrams. Without a repeatable workflow, students struggle with structure, labeling, and revision discipline — leading to confusing figures, inconsistent output, and slow iterations.
IP DaVinci solves this by combining:
- Training (so students learn the workflow fast)
- Toolkit Templates + Stencils (so standards are enforced and figure work is faster)
- DaVinci Cloud Workspace (optional) (Windows + Visio in the browser for mixed-device labs and remote learners)
- Studio Support (optional) (expert examples or overflow help when you want it)
The result is career-relevant invention communication, more consistent student output, and faster feedback cycles — because students work in one editable source file instead of submitting scattered images and redo-heavy revisions.
Training (Starter Package)
Structured, role-based training that teaches the essential Visio skills, patent drawing standards, and figure-specific drawing techniques needed to produce patent-ready drawings within a standardized system.
Toolkit (Starter Package)
Visio templates and stencils that enforce patent-ready standards while accelerating figure creation and keeping drawings consistent and editable across matters.
Maintenance & Support (Annual)
Optional annual plan that keeps the Toolkit current, provides drawing/system support, and includes Studio credits.
DaVinci Cloud Workspace (Optional)
Managed Windows + Visio in the browser when local installs aren’t practical (Mac, iPad, Linux, locked-down environments).
Studio (Optional)
Expert drawings for complex or time-sensitive cases — fully compatible with the same system.
What students and instructors achieve with one shared standard
Career-ready invention communication — taught in a repeatable way.
Teach an employable invention-communication skill
Students learn a practical standard for invention figures that carries into internships, grad research, industry R&D, and patent-adjacent work.
- Professional figure structure (not just sketches)
- Consistent labeling and revision-ready files
- A transferable skill they can use immediately
Build structured thinking through diagram discipline
Patent-style figures force clarity: what the parts are, how they connect, what matters, and how to explain it consistently.
- Clear boundaries, components, and interactions
- Repeatable layouts that reduce ambiguity
- Better technical communication across projects
Teach professional standards — not subjective drawing
Students learn standards-based invention visuals that are easier to review, grade, and revise — with less guesswork.
- Format, clarity, and labeling expectations
- Numbering and callout consistency
- Cleaner submissions and fewer re-dos
Run it in real classrooms and labs
Use campus Visio where available, and add Cloud Workspace when installs aren’t practical — so every student can participate across devices.
- Mixed-device ready (Mac/iPad/Linux with browser access)
- More consistent lab environment with fewer IT barriers
- Works for remote learners and hybrid classrooms
Designed for real teaching environments
Focused on technical communication and structure — not artistic skill or CAD
Fast to teach: students learn a small, repeatable subset of Visio
Standardized templates simplify grading and reduce subjective evaluation
Keeps student work editable for feedback, revision, and resubmission
Works in mixed classrooms (Windows labs + Cloud option for Mac/Linux/iPad)
Skills transfer directly to research, industry, and patent workflows
Where instructors use the system
One workflow — multiple teaching goals.
Patent & IP-Aware Curriculum
Teach how invention figures support claims, embodiments, and disclosure — not just how to draw shapes.
Engineering & Design Coursework
Replace ad-hoc figures with a structured visual language that improves clarity, consistency, and professional communication.
Capstone & Project-Based Classes
Students document systems and processes clearly in an editable format, making projects easier to evaluate, present, and iterate.
Assessment & Feedback
Review, comment, and request revisions directly in the same file — without redraw cycles or format drift.
The IP DaVinci Teaching System
Starter Package (Training + Toolkit)
Maintenance & Support (Annual, Optional)
Cloud Workspace (Optional)
Studio (Optional)
Academic access that fits classrooms
- Starter Package = Training + Toolkit (one-time onboarding bundle)
- Maintenance & Support = optional annual updates + help for active programs
- Built on Microsoft Visio (often available via campus Microsoft licensing)
- Cloud Workspace (optional) for Mac/iPad/locked-down environments (browser-based)
- Works in labs, personal laptops, and remote learning setups
- Students learn quickly (typically productive in hours, not weeks)
- Supports pilots, course-level rollouts, and program-level adoption
How instructors typically adopt IP DaVinci
Single assignment or module
Introduce invention figures in one lesson, lab, or project using the Starter Package and standardized templates.
Course-level integration
Use shared templates and conventions across assignments, grading, and feedback so results stay consistent and editable.
Program-level use
Align multiple courses and cohorts around one invention-figure standard that carries into research and disclosure workflows.
Used in teaching environments
“Students focused on explaining the invention, not fighting the software.”
— Professor, Engineering Program
“Standardized templates made grading faster and more objective.”
— Course Instructor, Design Program
“The same skills now carry over into research projects and disclosures.”
— Program Coordinator
Want to include this in your course?
Tell us your class size, devices, and learning goals — we’ll recommend a Starter Package setup (plus optional Maintenance & Support / Cloud / Studio) that fits.