Welcome to January 2009's Issue of The TRIZ Journal!
Bonne année! Feliz Año Nuevo! Xin Nian Kuai Le! To all our readers worldwide – Happy New Year!
Updating TRIZ: 2006-2008 Patent Research Findings
By Darrell Mann
This paper presents an update on research, examines patents granted from 2006 to 2008 and summarizes key findings in patent analysis, customization and planned future work.TRIZ Used to Improve the Mars Bite-size Candy Pouch
By Frederic Mathis
The Mars company used TRIZ methodologies to develop new packaging for its bite-size candy products. The new packaging is easier to open, can stand upright and open on a table and is more aesthetically pleasing. The new packaging increased sales.TRIZ: Incorporating the BRIGHT Process in Design
By Shuo-kai Tsai and Peter R.N. Childs
The authors developed a process named BRIGHT to increase the usability of TRIZ by adding creative thinking and iteration to the TRIZ environment.
