This document provides an overview of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), a methodology for scientific and engineering problem solving. It was developed by Soviet engineer Genrich Altshuller based on an analysis of hundreds of thousands of patents. TRIZ uses a structured, logical approach rather than intuition to find solutions. The methodology involves defining problems in terms of contradictions, searching a database of previously solved problems and their solutions, and adapting those solutions to the specific problem. Key aspects of TRIZ include 39 engineering parameters that can cause conflicts and 40 inventive principles that provide hints for highly inventive solutions. The document provides an example of applying TRIZ to solve the problem of making beverage can walls thinner to reduce