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New C/D this month, as always has the Escort 9500i advertisement, but unlike the last 3 months, no arrow bashing propaganda. I'll scan a pic if I can get my scanner working, anyone else feel free to. [C/D Oct 07, pg 95]. They get sued or they realize they weren't fooling anyone?
and an update, V1 sill has its add on 111 that still bashed GPS radar units, since there are so many different units they could be talking about.
yea i saw that
lmfa0 at your sig :lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by REBinc
Yeah, whats even better is I don't even have a car at college, :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamQuack
Maybe the patent is coming up on the arrows, and they're designing a detector with them. They don't want to bash their own product... 8)
when is the patent suppose to expire?
I'm no patent attorney, but:
According to Wikipedia, for patents that were in force by June 8, 1995, the patent term is either 17 years from the issue date or 20 years from the earliest claimed filing date, the longer term applying.
I believe Valentine Research's earliest "directional origin" patent (5083129) was filed February 25, 1991, and granted January 21, 1992. This would mean that this particular patent would expire on February 25, 2011 since the longer term applies. Valentine Research has another "directional origin" patent (5151701) that would expire in Oct. 2011.
Jim
My wife is a Patent Examiner. The Patent term will expire on January 21, 2012.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbonzzz
Patents are good f
I also believe if they improve there own patent it can be extend another 5 years.
I was under the impression that patents could be extended to keep things propreitary.
if one could not be reneewed, what would keep a company in business with everyone being able to offer the same technology.
They can be extended a short period of time passed the 20 years if the patent is improved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Switchback
Anyone can take an original patent and improve on the idea at any time and submit for a new patent (as long as it’s a different enough or improved).
I would think if a Belscort's RD verbally told you where the radar was coming from would get around V1's patent. It depends on how good/detailed V1's patent is.
They finally acknowledged the V1 is best and they are "second best"???
The 9500i is a joke with its "k band lockout bs". They should get their crap straight before they make fun of a superior unit.
Your right the V1 is the best by far... at Falseing, Noise, antiquated technology and design. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Phillip559
Don’t forget the detection range is really awesome! You get to hear mind numbing noise all the way home so you’ll never fall asleep at the wheel. :wink:
or how about how easy it is to program: L,l,A,a,j,b,c,d,e,f,g... WTF???? :shock:
Awesome RD! 8) GO V1
You forgot that it's arrows are useless and just a marketing gimmick! Thats why I bought 8 of them! All the arrows moving around satisfy my ADHD!Quote:
Originally Posted by CJR238
I almost fell off my chair :lol:Quote:
You forgot that it's arrows are useless and just a marketing gimmick! Thats why I bought 8 of them! All the arrows moving around satisfy my ADHD!
That was a joke by the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by CJR238
Anyway, i dont need to prove anything about the V1. It has its flaws like any detector.
You strike as the kind of guy who wants a "gentleman's race car" and can't stand the open headers and excessive valve noise (despite wanting "hardcore" performance)
Hmm, you probably won't understand that analogy though since you find the V1 hard to program....................lol
hmmmm :D :D :D :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by REBinc
When radar is in front of you does it point forward? When radar is behind you does it point down? :D :D :D
That’s me :D Nothing like my 270hp Acura TL with K&N air intake. The 0-60 is just under 6 seconds. 8)Quote:
You strike as the kind of guy who wants a "gentleman's race car" and can't stand the open headers and excessive valve noise (despite wanting "hardcore" performance)
However, there is nothing like an old 1969 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi with a set of headers. 8)