From: Edward Green on
On Jul 30, 7:30 am, John Doe <j...(a)usenetlove.invalid> wrote:
> "Cwatters" <colin.wattersNOS...(a)TurnersOakNOSPAM.plus.com> wrote:
> >http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/07/its-settled-downwind-faster-than...
>
> Lots of things are possible on moderated websites/forums, just
> depends on the editor. I am sure there is hype about perpetual
> motion machines too.
>
> >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SYvg40NHtc
>
> >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuAqq8FINw
>
> >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCu9wHvamtI
>
> YouTube is a valuable resource for me, especially lately while
> trying to figure out the best way to build powered inline skates.
> But YouTube video is hardly scientific. There are lots of wild
> ideas on the Internet, some of them are advertised to be the best
> thing since baked bread, and many of those fall flat on their
> face. The idea has been on the Internet since at least 2006. Let
> me know when there is a commercial product that sells, or at least
> some valid United States patents.

A "valid" United States patent -- ITIYM a granted one -- is no proof
of feasibility: only relative novelty. The patent office does not
require the submission of working models.