Hey here is an idea...

I should patent a 'delivery system that transfer fuel from one source and places it within a recpectacle for consumption or processing that also provides for easy removal of the residual fuel waste left behind after use'

Based upon that patent I could sue gas stations, military re-fueling jets, tankers, boats....heck even PEOPLE since the above could be viewed as a description of food delivery, GI proccessing and waster removal either throught the urinary tract or colon!

I see it now: Hey! did you just Fart? You owe me $5 for my patent!

lol

I just sh*t myself after reading your post.

How much do i owe u and where do i sent the cheque ?

its nice to see these big companies fight it out over property rights

its a pity its only really us (the consumer) that will pay in the end
with higher prices

Come on guys, there is no Apple "computer" Inc. anymore. Sheesh doesn't everyone have the keynote speeches on loop somewhere. Get with the program, foshizzle my nizzle.

I doubt much will coem of it the corperatins have all the power and will only have to pay pennies on the dollar

@ MightyOne: Thank you for your honesty! If you would kindly Paypal me $10 flat usuage fee and then $1.99 per ounce that would be great!

@ the rest of you: Don't be violating my patent now! I KNOW you have all been using it if not today at the very least for YEARS! Save yourself the trouble and settle now to avoid lenghty and costly litigation and higher priced fines and lawsuits! If you will admit that you have violated my rights and pay me, oh lets see, say $5000 USD then we can put this all behind us...ok?

...Hey it worked for the RIAA right? LOL

that is so freaking funny lol