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Dan (w360) actually did want to file a patent on the M1. I was very hesitant, because I don't like the idea of trying to assert private ownership over ideas like that, but ultimately went along with it because I was curious to see what the process was like or if it was even possible. Plus, I consider the M1's side-mounted radiator to be a novel feature that at least I had never seen before, so there could be at least some grounds there for a utility patent. Dan knows a patent attorney as well, so he didn't have to go too far out of his way.Long story short though, the patent application was rejected on the grounds of being obvious etc., and in the end it was just a waste of time and money.
Dan (w360) actually did want to file a patent on the M1. I was very hesitant, because I don't like the idea of trying to assert private ownership over ideas like that, but ultimately went along with it because I was curious to see what the process was like or if it was even possible. Plus, I consider the M1's side-mounted radiator to be a novel feature that at least I had never seen before, so there could be at least some grounds there for a utility patent. Dan knows a patent attorney as well, so he didn't have to go too far out of his way.
Long story short though, the patent application was rejected on the grounds of being obvious etc., and in the end it was just a waste of time and money.
