[BC] Franklin Antenna - KTTO (ex-KREM)]

[Phil Alexander]

Ah, but now, neither of you can patent it because you have
published the idea. Before a patent is filed, NDA'a are
essential with everyone to whom the idea is disclosed,
especially if coverage in the EU is contemplated.

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Phil Alexander, CSRE, AMD
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On 13 Sep 2008 at 6:06, Peter wrote:

> 
> On Sep 13, 2008, at 5:05 AM, RichardBJohnson at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> > Suppose I invented a method of charging one of those
> > new electric cars that everybody is promising. You just
> > drive it home and park it in your driveway or garage.
> > You don't have to plug it in. Would you deny a patent
> > because it used a transformer --and transformers
> > are prior art?
> 
> You would patent a power-transforming device intended specifically  
> for recharging the battery of a vehicle (could be an automobile,  
> could be a fork lift truck, etcetera).