On Wed, 25 Jun 2003, Shridhar Daithankar wrote:
> On 25 Jun 2003 at 14:50, Andreas Pflug wrote:
> > Jan Wieck wrote:
> > > Change that into "* Remove bugs from source code" and get a patent on
> > > it. Should be a nobrainer (as in those guy's have no brains)
> > > considering that NetFlix even got a patent on DVD subscription rentals:
> > >
> > > http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/06/24/1458223&mode=flat&tid=155&tid=99
> >
> > I'm applying for a patent on breathing now.
> > The trick I found is reversing the direction of airflow in a regular way.
> >
> > The algorithm seems apparently simple, but it really makes the deal:
> >
> > Step 1.
> > If your lungs are empty, let air flow into them through some air intake.
> > This airflow might be ducted by some bronchial or additional tubing.
> >
> > Step 2 (optional)
> > As soon as there's enough air in the lungs, you may decide to hold it
> > there for a while. Some time limits might apply, please consult some
> > specialist for details.
> >
> > Step 3
> > Press the air out of the lungs, using some muscles or externally applied
> > force on the chest. The air will eventually escape through some body
> > opening. Another patent I'll be applying for covers the use of nostrils
> > for this purpose.
> >
> > Step 4
> > Restart the cycle at step 1.
> >
> >
> > Regards and don't dare to try this without royalty fees!
>
> Oops... I challenge it for prior art..:-)
Why, are you older then he is? I think that is about the only way that
'prior art' would apply here, no? :)
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