Yet another solid-state electrical generator patent

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The discussion centers around a newly proposed solid-state electrical generator patent that allegedly involves quantum mechanics. Participants are questioning the validity and potential of the device, debating whether it represents a legitimate innovation or is merely speculative theory.

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  • Some participants express skepticism about the patent's validity, suggesting it may be "junk theory."
  • One participant emphasizes that the patent application is still pending and has not yet been accepted, raising concerns about the patent office's scrutiny.
  • Another participant notes that the ability to patent an invention does not necessarily correlate with its functionality, indicating a legal perspective on patentability.
  • There is a claim that an invention must be useful to be patentable, implying that a non-functional invention would not meet this criterion.

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Participants generally disagree on the legitimacy of the patent and its underlying theory, with some viewing it as potentially valid and others dismissing it as speculative or unworthy of patent approval.

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There are unresolved questions regarding the criteria for patentability and the implications of a patent application that has not yet been accepted. The discussion reflects differing interpretations of patent regulations and the nature of scientific validity.

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Guys,

I found another "interesting" artice on the web. It relates to a new solid-state electrical generator patent. This device has something to do with quantum mechanics as it is described by the author and I want you to comment it a bit.

The question is: Can this be real or it is just junk theory ?

Check this out:

http://pesn.com/2006/07/28/9500292_Magnetic_Power_Inc_Patent_Application/

Thanks,
Dinu
 
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dinu said:
Guys,

I found another "interesting" artice on the web. It relates to a new solid-state electrical generator patent. This device has something to do with quantum mechanics as it is described by the author and I want you to comment it a bit.

The question is: Can this be real or it is just junk theory ?

Check this out:

http://pesn.com/2006/07/28/9500292_Magnetic_Power_Inc_Patent_Application/

Thanks,
Dinu

Please note that it is the patent APPLICATION that was published. The petent is pending and it is NOT yet accepted. If the patent office wants to be the subject of ridicule by Bob Park again, they'll accept this.

We do not condone free advertisement for crackpottery like this, especially when this is still in the application stage. If and when they get a patent, then there's at least something that we (or I) can do to alert some sleepy heads at the Patent Office on what they let through.

Zz.
 
That's more of a legal issue than anything else. Just because it doesn't work doesn't mean you can't patent it.
 
BoTemp said:
That's more of a legal issue than anything else. Just because it doesn't work doesn't mean you can't patent it.

Not according to Patent Office regulation.

Zz.
 
BoTemp said:
That's more of a legal issue than anything else. Just because it doesn't work doesn't mean you can't patent it.
Zapperz is quite right. An invention must be useful to be patentable. An 'invention' that does not work, is not useful.

AM
 

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