[W126 Coupe] STS Turbo's

[eurotech1 at charter.net]

Hey Chris,

  I've already talked to my lawyer about a provisional patent, which I will wait until the prototype is ready to go before I file it, then after I have thoroughly tested it, and am happy with the final design, then get the full patent. As far as a patent not being a good idea, I don't agree with that, as it is the only way I know of to protect my idea. Besides, if I wanted to, say, license the turbo to one of the automobile manufacturers for use on their cars as an OEM accessory, I would definitely have to have a patent, or else they could just snatch out from under me. I'm getting a little long in the tooth, and I'm not in a good position financially in regards to retirement, so I'm hoping this takes me to a point to where I can enjoy a comfortable retirement eventually. Early onset rheumatoid arthritis has pretty much taken me out of the technician field, can't work fast enough to make the big money anymore. I'm doing a couple of different things right now to pay the bills!
 , but the turbo is near the top of the list of "to do" right now, right behind getting a small mortgage note brokerage going.

                       Later,
                       Chris
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> From: "Chris" <cjschafer at voyager.net>
> Date: 2005/04/03 Sun AM 09:46:09 EDT
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] STS Turbo's
> 
> Christopher Huffine wrote about seeking a patent for a new turbo.
> 
> Here is a link to a current patent discussion on the Practical Machinist BB.
> http://www.practicalmachinist.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=010698
> 
> Here is a link to DIY information.
> http://www.nolo.com/product.cfm/ObjectID/1F0E4794-D236-43C3-908BF76B43DC13C2/310/
> 
> A patent may not be a good idea because you will have to defend it. This can break the bank.
> 
> Chris Schafer
> 
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