Inventors keep notebooks, sketches, CAD files, test results and pitch decks. When a collaborator leaves, a contractor claims a contribution, or a similar product appears, the timing of those records matters.
TimeBinder records independent proof that your invention records existed at a specific time, on the Bitcoin blockchain, without disclosing them.
What a TimeBind does for inventors
- Shows that a lab notebook page, drawing or prototype file existed no later than a set time
- Shows that the record has not been changed since
- Keeps the invention confidential, because only a fingerprint is recorded
- Gives co-inventors, investors and advisers a shared, checkable record
What it does not do
A TimeBind is not a patent, does not establish priority with a patent office, and does not make your invention prior art. If you plan to patent, file before you publish, and get advice from a registered patent attorney. Use TimeBinder to keep good, timed records along the way.
How it works
- Choose up to 10 files. Any file type and size works.
- Your browser calculates each file’s SHA-256 fingerprint. The files themselves are never uploaded, so unreleased work stays on your device.
- Choose Pooled (batched with other TimeBinds, usually recorded within about 24–36 hours) or ASAP (your own Bitcoin transaction, broadcast straight away and verifiable without TimeBinder).
- Download your Proof of Time Certificate, a PDF with a QR code and the Bitcoin transaction ID.
- Keep your original files unchanged. Anyone you share access with can later re-check a file against the record in their browser.
What to TimeBind
- Invention disclosure forms and lab notebook scans
- Drawings, CAD files and prototype photos
- Test data and results
- NDAs, pitch decks and investor materials before meetings
What a TimeBind proves, and what it does not. A TimeBind proves that your file existed no later than the time it was recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain, and that it has not changed since. It does not prove who created the file, that its contents are true, or that a court will admit it. It is independent evidence of timing to use alongside your other records, and it is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does a TimeBind make my invention prior art?
No. Prior art generally means information that was publicly available. A TimeBind records a private fingerprint of your file, so it does not publish your invention. If you want a defensive publication, that is a separate step.
Can a TimeBind replace a patent application?
No. Australia, like most countries, grants patents to the first to file. A TimeBind does not reserve any rights. Speak with a patent attorney before you disclose an invention publicly.
Will my invention be disclosed?
No. Only a fingerprint is recorded. Your notes and drawings never leave your device, so recording them does not disclose the invention.
What is it useful for, then?
Showing what you had and when: in disputes with collaborators, contractors, employers or investors, and to support your inventor records and confidentiality claims.
Start free: your first Pooled TimeBind each month costs nothing.