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Scientific American On Bad Patents

Posted by timothy on from the reading-slashdot-is-patented dept.

dltallan writes: "Scientific American has a short article in which Gregory Aharonian presents his picks for the four worst patents granted. I like the patent for training with manuals (1998)." The Bustpatents site is worth spending some eye-rubbing time on.

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  1. Cat patent 5,443,036... by FirstNoel · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I found this off another Patent article...

    Method for exercising a cat...

    Patent 5,443,036 granted 8-22-95

    This is a real patent.

    Basically it states about using a flashlight to move a dot of light around and having the cat chase it.

    As far as prior art, Hell, I've been terrorizing cats since I was little.

    This is a very bizarre patent.

    Sean D.

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  2. I most certainly do not, repeat not think that... by a+random+streaker · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You're an ass.

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