Posted by Chuck(G) on June 13, 2001 at 14:46:47:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Heavy Rotary Valve Caps posted by Joe Baker on June 13, 2001 at 13:48:55:
...and the concept of prior art and common practice. Trumpet gearheads have been putting heavyweight valve caps on their horns for years. I doubt that a new patent involving tubas would stand up to a challenge.
Chuck "you can't patent sliced bread" Guzis