Business Details
23 Years
experience
Innovative Packaging Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2003 by brothers Tom Trinko and Dominic Trinko, our company was built on a lifelong passion for invention and innovation. With decades of combined experience in product development, we specialize in creating engineering solutions that reduce waste in the disposable packaging industry. Our expertise lies in designing systems that dispense single-use packaging units reliably, preventing common issues like bag clumping. Holding multiple U.S. patents, we combine technical proficiency with practical market knowledge to deliver functional, scalable inventions. Our consulting services extend this expertise to help clients evaluate ideas, navigate patent processes, and connect with licensing opportunities.We maintain a disciplined approach to innovation, focusing on perfecting one concept at a time to ensure quality and market viability. Our professional network includes patent attorneys, business advisors, and industry specialists who support comprehensive product development cycles. While our origins were in plastic bagging solutions, our methodology applies to diverse packaging challenges. We prioritize client collaboration, offering tailored guidance that ranges from initial concept evaluation to full-scale commercialization strategies. Our track record of patented inventions demonstrates our commitment to solving real-world problems through engineering excellence.
Services
Packaging Engineering
Patent Consulting
Invention Development
Market Evaluation
Product Licensing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We hold multiple U.S. patents for packaging dispensing systems
- Our founders have decades of combined invention development experience
- We offer end-to-end support from concept evaluation to patent filing
- We maintain a professional network including patent attorneys and business advisors
- Our methodology focuses on perfecting one concept at a time for optimal results
Services
Packaging Engineering
We develop engineering solutions for single-use packaging dispensing systems that prevent waste through precise individual unit separation. Our designs address common issues in retail and food service environments where bag clumping creates operational inefficiencies. By focusing on mechanical reliability and user-friendly operation, our systems improve workflow while reducing material waste.
Patent Consulting
Our patent services include invention evaluation, market viability analysis, and strategic filing guidance. We help clients navigate the patent process through our network of qualified professionals while providing practical advice on protecting intellectual property and maximizing commercial potential through proper documentation and licensing approaches.
Invention Development
We specialize in transforming raw ideas into market-ready products through systematic refinement and testing. Our process emphasizes perfecting one concept at a time to ensure functional excellence, including prototype development, market testing, and commercialization planning to bridge the gap between innovation and practical implementation.
Market Evaluation
We assess invention market potential through industry research and competitive analysis. Our evaluation considers production feasibility, target market needs, and licensing opportunities to determine commercial viability while identifying potential challenges in bringing concepts to market successfully.
Product Licensing
We assist in identifying and connecting with potential licensees for patented inventions. Our services include market positioning strategy, negotiation guidance, and partnership development to help clients maximize returns on their intellectual property through appropriate commercial channels.
People
Tom Trinko
Co-Founder
Co-founder with decades of invention experience, Tom specializes in mechanical design and packaging innovation. He focuses on developing practical solutions that address real-world operational challenges in retail and food service environments.
Dominic Trinko
Co-Founder
Co-founder and inventor with extensive patent experience, Dominic concentrates on concept development and market strategy. He works closely with clients to refine ideas and navigate the commercialization process from initial concept to market implementation.
Questions
What type of packaging solutions does The Trinko Group develop?
We engineer systems that dispense disposable packaging units individually, preventing clumping and waste in applications like produce and deli bagging.
Can you help with patenting a new invention?
Yes, we provide patent strategy guidance and can connect you with our network of patent attorneys and agents for filing assistance.
What consulting services do you offer for inventors?
We offer invention evaluation, market potential analysis, licensee selection guidance, packaging advice, and patent filing strategy development.
Do you work with ideas outside the packaging industry?
While our expertise stems from packaging solutions, our invention development methodology applies to diverse product categories and industries.
How are your consulting fees structured?
Fees vary by project scope. We may offer reduced initial charges for ideas with strong market potential after our evaluation process.
