[geeks] Doorbells

[Geoffrey S. Mendelson]

On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 02:16:50PM -0500, Jonathan C. Patschke wrote:
> The case you mention specifically is true and is covered in 35 USC 301.
> However, I'm talking about taking a patent for something I want to
> build, and building it for my own personal use without any intent to
> patent the improvements.  I grudgingly recognize the government's
> authority to regulate the marketplace, but I do not consent to their
> regulating what I do with my spare time and talent, especially for my
> own enjoyment.

Well, I expect that if you were to build a "copy" of a patented unit,
and only made minor improvments, such as used better or cheaper
components, a different, more pleasing, visual design, etc, and intended
to patent it the day after your investment in a lottery ticket paid off,
you would fulfill the legal requirements.

:-)

Geoff.
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Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel gsm at mendelson.com  N3OWJ/4X1GM