On 02/15/2013 02:54 PM, Pete Hardie wrote: > Ron, > > While I agree that there is a need to encourage R&D, "someplace in > China" etc will copy your device, patent or no and undercut you anyway. > > Software patents in general are of questionable pedigree > > Pete Hardie The difference being they won't be able to sell it in the US without probably being sued. Jim.