On 7/11/07, R.C.Macaulay wrote:
Orion wrote.. >What I'm leading up to here is the observation of a historical pattern >where inventors of some new innovative technology, more often than >not, have many, MANY competitors nipping at their heels Howdy Steven, Not so strange a pattern when viewed from a historical prespective. The radio is an example of creative ideas being in the minds of people from around the world at the same time in history. Want to have some fun.. check the patent office for a " creative idea" that pops into your head and learn how many have had that idea . Richard
You mean my patent application on a prismatic Frisbee fractal colored surface applicator might be in serious jeopardy? Dang! There goes my retirement plans. Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com

