[sdiy] Use of patents

[Magnus Danielson]

From: "Paul Schreiber" <synth1 at airmail.net>
Subject: [sdiy] Use of patents
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:14:49 -0600

Hi Paul,

> Patents are another way to protect your designs (Moog filter, Yamaha FM,
> etc).

Indeed. It also did have an influence on designs. I think I recall one of the
Roland SH-synths actually had to be changed in production due to infrigment
of the Moog ladder patent.

> Many folks on this list soon be able to benefit from this patent:
> 
> http://www.synthtech.com/extreme/beerhead.pdf
> 
> What impressed me the most about this is that:
> 
> a) the abstract uses the word "ambulation".

Indeed impressive.

> b) prior art is cited to 1912.

Appropriate!

> There is a claim that "audio entertainment devices" can be added to the
> basic design, so I don't know if I can add a synth in there without facing
> legal action :)

It is tempting to do something, right? I just feel the need to do something...
NOT!

> Paul S.
> OK, back under my rock

Cheers,
Magnus - drinks beer in appropriate glases when available, like Kwak ;O)