Re: [Paddlewise] "Prior art" or "can you patent it?"

From: Peter McConnell <pmcconne_at_bigpond.net.au>
Date: 12 Nov 2002 21:41:24 +1100
On Tue, 2002-11-12 at 11:23, Alex Ferguson wrote:
> The subject of 'prior knowledge' (spontoons) rises and interesting question 
> over the statement by Kajak Sport -
> 
> http://www.kajaksport.com
> 
> http://www.kajaksport.com/englanti/perasinlaitteet.html
> 
> Their statment is -
> ~~~~~~~~~~
> KS Navigator rudder System
> The Navigator Rudder system is so unique and innovative that it is 
> patented. It is ultra light, elegantly designed minimal moving parts, 
> trouble free and easy to use even in difficult conditions.
> ~~~~~~~~~~
I have not used a boat with a rudder for many years but TK1s and Surf
skis had rudders that tilted years ago although not stowed.
I believe that there use was banned on surf skisas they could do unique
damage to a mans nether reaches if he was assisting someone launching
there ski

                                       regards Peter
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