An
invention is a unique or
novel device, method, composition or process. The invention process is a process within an overall
engineering and product development process. It may be an improvement upon a machine or product, or a new process for creating an object or a result. An invention that achieves a completely unique function or result may be a radical breakthrough. Such works are novel and
not obvious to
others skilled in the same field. An inventor may be taking a big step in success or failure.