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by zaroth 4060 days ago
Except that reading the claims... it really is that broad. Stupid Patent of the Month is going far too easy on this one.

The patent is rooted in a provisional dated 2003. Even in 1953 it would be a stretch to call this novel. Filing a patent like this should be considered defrauding the patent office and should carry criminal penalties.

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> Filing a patent like this should be considered defrauding the patent office and should carry criminal penalties.

I couldn't agree more. I wonder if this doesn't fall into any existing criminal charge already.