How to build an Arctos multi diode array

[badger1666]

they proberly had a shock at the costs involved in maintaining the patent each year
and thought better of it, and just leave the patent pending inplace to scare people off

[White-Light]

The claim is here:

http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationD...C&locale=en_gb

It doesn't say whether its been granted or not so I've contacted the Patent Office just out of interest. Theres a patent number but that could just be an application number.

[andy_con]

The claim is here:

http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationD...C&locale=en_gb

It doesn't say whether its been granted or not so I've contacted the Patent Office just out of interest. Theres a patent number but that could just be an application number.

keep us posted .

[wolfblue]

I don't think this is some revolutionary idea. Maybe if its "pending" its because they cant get a patent. Seems I recall that you can not get a patent for something that someone skilled in the art might normally devise.

--John

[jooopy]

Hey Andy you are completely on another level with this man.n Love it, love it, love it. Keep tinkering my friend.

[andy_con]

if it wernt for another member on here i would have never of completed this build

[allthatwhichis]

if it wernt for another member on here i would have never of completed this build

Who, Phil's 24 diode build?

[andy_con]

im not going to mention names but another uk member

[White-Light]

Rather than risk posting anything incorrect myself, I'll just post the reply:

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your email dated 01.11.2010

Application numbers are followed by a decimal point and an end digit. If the application gets to the publication stage it acquires an additional seven digit number (usually begining with 2) with no decimal point or end digit.

For patents begining GB or EP, you can use our patent status enquiry service at:

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/patent/p...ind-number.htm

In the box marked 'Publication Number' enter GB or EP in capitals immediately followed by the patent number - no spaces.

Click on 'Full Details'.

You will see the full register entry; the last paragraph before the line will say if the patent has been granted.

For other patents, you will need to visit the patent office website of the country concerned.

Yours sincerely,

John Hurley,
Information Centre,
Intellectual Property Office.

[Dr Laser]

Patent pending means that it passed. They are waiting for a finalization. Which for US is 3 years.