[djahng]

It is, the problem is "trained professionals in the field" don't review patent applications. Having a patent attorney file the application all but ensures that just about anything is patentable (provided you're willing to pay the legal fees).

Check this out: http://www.google.com/patents?id=OfwkAAAAEBAJ

[Zenst]

That example of the cat light thing is a probably the best example of how patents need sorting I have ever seen.

Thank you djahng.