The Davison Ecosystem: A Chronological Analysis of Innovation, Diversification, and Influence

The Architect of a Creative Ecosystem
The career of George M. Davison represents a multi-decade progression in the business of innovation, evolving from the development of individual products to the cultivation of a comprehensive, self-sustaining ecosystem. This page presents the accomplishments of Mr. Davison and his constellation of affiliated enterprises in chronological order, demonstrating a deliberate strategy that extends far beyond traditional product design. The timeline of achievements reveals an architect who has systematically constructed a multifaceted organization designed to nurture, develop, promote, and educate on the principles of creativity and commercialization.
Mr. Davison’s corporate ecosystem is best understood through the lens of four core strategic pillars, each building upon the last to create a synergistic whole. The first pillar, Product Development & Commercialization, is the foundational business of Davison, established with a proprietary method to guide ideas from concept to market. The second, Immersive Environment & Inspiration, is embodied by Inventionland, a physical manifestation of the company’s creative philosophy that serves as both a workspace and a powerful branding tool. The third pillar, Education & Curriculum Development, represents the formalization of the invention process into a teachable STEM and STEAM curriculum through Inventionland Education, scaling the company’s core methodology for a new generation. The final pillar, Media & Content Production, leverages television and digital platforms, such as Tomorrow’s World Today and George Davison Studios, to disseminate the story of innovation, thereby promoting the ecosystem’s partners, products, and philosophies.
George M. Davison’s accomplishments demonstrate a deliberate, decades-long strategy of vertical and horizontal integration. What began as a service-based invention firm has evolved into a highly integrated ecosystem where education, media, publishing, and product design synergistically reinforce one another, creating a durable and multifaceted enterprise.
The Foundational Years: Forging a New Method for Invention (1989 - 1999)
1989: The Genesis of a New Approach, Inventegration®

1996: Industry Validation and First Major Success

The Era of Inventionland: Building a World for Ideas (2000 – 2010)
2003: Continued Inventive Output

2006: The Physical Manifestation of a Philosophy

2007-2008: National Recognition and Educational Seeds

2010: Expansion of Intellectual Property

Diversification and Influence: Expansion into Media and Education (2011 – 2019)
2011-2014: Formal Recognition and Media Premiere

2015-2017: The Birth and Validation of Inventionland Education

2018-2019: Launch of a Media Flagship and Creative Brands

Ecosystem Maturity: A Legacy of Continued Innovation (2020 – Present)
2020-2024: Sustained Media and Publishing Success

2022-2023: Top-Tier Recognition for Education and Media

2025: A Pinnacle of Media Achievement

Master Chronological Record of Accomplishments
Entity/Recipient | Accomplishment/Accolade | Awarding Body/Source | Category/Notes |
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George M. Davison | Founded Davison Design & Development | George M. Davison | Company incorporated Dec 8, 1989 |
George M. Davison | Copyright for "Record of invention & confidentiality agreement" | U.S. Copyright Office | Registration TXu000390205 |
Davison (Oil Filter Gripper) | IDEA Bronze Award | IDSA, BusinessWeek | First major design award |
George M. Davison | Patent Grant: "Whistle for multi-implement folding knife" | USPTO | Patent US6619225, Granted Sep 16, 2003 |
Inventionland Facility | Opened on November 8, 2006 | George M. Davison | 60,000-square-foot immersive work environment |
Davison / Inventionland (The Hover Creeper) | IDEA Silver Award | IDSA, BusinessWeek | Design Strategy |
Davison / Inventionland (The BikeBoard Product Line) | IDEA Bronze Award | IDSA, BusinessWeek | Medical and Scientific Products |
Inventionland Facility | Steel Heart Award (Nomination) | The KEYGroup | For being a "Vibrant Entrepreneurial Organization" |
George M. Davison | Patent Grant: "Toilet bolt cover" | USPTO | Patent USD527810, Granted Sep 5, 2006 |
Davison Design & Development | Honorable Mention, Annual Design Review Competition | I.D. Magazine | |
Inventionland Facility | Welcomed first students for a tour | Inventionland | Seed of Inventionland Education |
Flying Cork Media | Founded | George M. Davison | Marketing and advertising agency |
Inventionland Facility | Feature: "Tremendous Treehouse" | Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Published in "The Remarkable Revealed" |
Inventionland Facility | Feature: "40 Amazing-Looking Design Offices" | I.D. Magazine | |
George M. Davison | Patent Grant: "RV level indicator" | USPTO | Patent US7786883, Granted Aug 31, 2010 |
George M. Davison | Copyright for "Inventsons Theme Song" | U.S. Copyright Office | Registration SRu000942524 |
Inventionland Facility | Creative Rooms in Business (CRIB) Award | Pittsburgh Technology Council | Inaugural award for creative work environments |
Inventionland | "Inventionland" TV Special Premiere" | HISTORY Channel | National television debut |
Davison / Inventionland (Surprise Pan) | IDEA Finalist | Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) | |
George M. Davison | Co-chair, 59th Annual Pittsburgh CLO Guild Ball | Pittsburgh CLO Guild | Community and philanthropic recognition |
Inventionland Education | Officially Launched | George M. Davison | Formalized educational curriculum and business unit |
Inventionland, LLC | Copyright for "Inventionland Educators Guide..." | U.S. Copyright Office | Registration TX0008294871 |
Inventionland, LLC | www.inventionlandeducation.com website | U.S. Copyright Office | Registration TX0008272005 |
George M. Davison | Patent Grant: "Cooling pet chew toy with edible inserts" | USPTO | Patent US9596832B2 |
Inventionland Education (Innovation Labs®) | Edison Award | Edison Awards | First educational space considered for the competition |
Tomorrow's World Today | Premiere on Science Channel | George Davison Studios | Hosted by George M. Davison, premiered May 5, 2018 |
George M. Davison | Copyright for "Adventures of Chipper Cloud: book 1..." | U.S. Copyright Office | Registration TX0008739837 |
Jokari (Bottle Top Blaster) | Media Placement/Feature | Rachael Ray | |
Jokari (Baggy Holder, Avocado Tool) | Media Placement/Feature | CBS Pittsburgh | |
Tomorrow's World Today | Daytime Emmy Nomination | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design |
George M. Davison | Patent Grant: "Bag holder" | USPTO | Patent USD841923S1, Granted Feb 26, 2019 |
Dorrance Publishing (Gwen Mariani) | Award-Winning Finalist, Fiction: Inspirational | Best Book Awards | |
Jokari (Adjustable Baggy Rack Stand) | Media Placement/Feature | The Today Show | Also featured in 2020 |
Jokari (Mountain Dew Dispenser / Can Cap) | Media Placement/Feature | Yahoo, MSN | |
Dorrance Publishing (Jo Deniau) | International Impact Book Award, Women's Fiction | International Impact Book Award | |
Jokari (Can Caps / Pro Grade Grill Tool) | Media Placement/Feature | NY Times, Business Insider | |
Dorrance Publishing (Multiple Authors) | Winner/Finalist/Honorable Mention | American Fiction Awards, Somerset Awards, etc. | |
Inventionland Education (Berkshire Local Schools) | Project of Distinction Award | Spaces4Learning | For thirteen immersive maker spaces |
Jokari (Can Pump) | Media Placement/Feature | Good Mythical Morning | |
Inventionland Education | Top 10 STEM Solutions Provider | Education Technology Insights | International validation for curriculum |
Inventionland Education (Berkshire Local Schools) | Outstanding Project Award | Learning by Design | |
Flying Cork Media | Verified Partner | Amazon Ads | |
Dorrance Publishing (Multiple Authors) | Winner/Finalist/Honorable Mention | The BookFest, Golden Wizard Book Prize, etc. | |
Jokari (Can Pump) | Media Placement/Feature | The Today Show | |
Dorrance Publishing (Multiple Authors) | Winner/Finalist/Honorable Mention | The BookFest, International Impact Book Award, etc. | |
Tomorrow's World Today | Silver Telly Winner (3 Awards) | The Telly Awards | Series: Non-Scripted, Sustainability, Education & Discovery |
Tomorrow's World Today | Bronze Telly Winner | The Telly Awards | Series: Science & Technology |
Intellectual Property Portfolio
U.S. Patents Attributed to George M. Davison | |||
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Patent Number | Title | Type | |
US5652963A | Camouflage and protective headgear | Utility | |
US6619225B1 | Whistle for multi-implement folding knife | Utility | |
USD507605S1 | Frame design | Design | |
USD527810S1 | Toilet bolt cover | Design | |
USD527771S1 | Hybrid skateboard, scooter and bicycle frame | Design | |
USD528168S1 | Hybrid skateboard, scooter and bicycle frame | Design | |
USD569572S1 | Mechanic's creeper | Design | |
USD611516S1 | Bobbin winder | Design | |
USD621855S1 | Travel sewing tool | Design | |
US7786883B1 | RV level indicator | Utility | |
USD633352S1 | Cutter | Design | |
USD642740S1 | Haircutting appliance | Design | |
US8056909B2 | Shopping cart | Utility | |
USD660662S1 | Patty-forming tool | Design | |
US8738443B2 | System and method for advertising using pushed video | Utility | |
USD723324S1 | Combination baking pan and cooling rack | Design | |
US9033181B2 | Combination baking pan and cooling rack | Utility | |
US9596832B2 | Cooling pet chew toy with edible inserts | Utility | |
USD798695S1 | Folding kitchen hook | Design | |
USD801130S1 | Strainer | Design | |
USD804303S1 | Bottle air pump | Design | |
USD804542S1 | Ice shaping device | Design | |
USD804541S1 | Ice shaping device | Design | |
USD818724S1 | Hanger | Design | |
USD825274S1 | Pastry holder | Design | |
USD841923S1 | Bag holder | Design | |
USD923898S1 | Flexible bag holder | Design | |
USD942577S1 | Column facade | Design | |
USD952759S1 | Tree house playset | Design | |
USD1002773S1 | Column facade | Design |
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