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mc808
on Sept 11, 2015
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Shoelace knots
I'm still waiting for the patent to expire so I can try this knot:
http://www.google.com/patents/US5997051
(I just noticed it says the fee has lapsed. Does that imply it's free to use?)
yitchelle
on Sept 11, 2015
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Why would anyone patent a shoe tying knot? a serious question.
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(I just noticed it says the fee has lapsed. Does that imply it's free to use?)