Jan
The Hermit Hacker wrote:
On Wed, 25 Jun 2003, Shridhar Daithankar wrote:
On 25 Jun 2003 at 14:50, Andreas Pflug wrote: > Jan Wieck wrote: > > Change that into "* Remove bugs from source code" and get a patent on > > it. Should be a nobrainer (as in those guy's have no brains) > > considering that NetFlix even got a patent on DVD subscription rentals: > > > > http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/06/24/1458223&mode=flat&tid=155&tid=99 > > I'm applying for a patent on breathing now. > The trick I found is reversing the direction of airflow in a regular way. > > The algorithm seems apparently simple, but it really makes the deal: > > Step 1. > If your lungs are empty, let air flow into them through some air intake. > This airflow might be ducted by some bronchial or additional tubing. > > Step 2 (optional) > As soon as there's enough air in the lungs, you may decide to hold it > there for a while. Some time limits might apply, please consult some > specialist for details. > > Step 3 > Press the air out of the lungs, using some muscles or externally applied > force on the chest. The air will eventually escape through some body > opening. Another patent I'll be applying for covers the use of nostrils > for this purpose. > > Step 4 > Restart the cycle at step 1. > > > Regards and don't dare to try this without royalty fees!
Oops... I challenge it for prior art..:-)
Why, are you older then he is? I think that is about the only way that 'prior art' would apply here, no? :)
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