Thanks for finding this patent. As you state, it answeres many questions.
Disclaimer:
I AM NOT A LAWYER......
On Tuesday 09 July 2002 07:27 am, you wrote:
> Just thought I'd mention:
>
> A patent search on Abstract: golf, Inventor: Melvin turned up patent
> #5,190,291. The title is "Golf club which provides sensory information
> during a swing", and it is obvious from the abstract that we're talking
> about the Whippy Tempomaster. The patent was issued to John Melvin in 1993,
> which means it is still very much in effect. So those of us who
> build, use,
I am of the impression that is *is* legal to build and use a patended device
*for oneself only*
Is this not true? :o) or :o( if answer is no....
> or sell a club like the one we've been describing are in violation
----
This I understand is true. We would most assuredly be in violation for
*selling* (with out a license). Even "giving" may be a problem, but I'm not
certain on that.
> of Mr. Melvin's patent.
>
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Cheers,
Jorgen
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