Re: Two weeks to feature freeze

From: "Shridhar Daithankar" <shridhar_daithankar(at)persistent(dot)co(dot)in>
To: PostgreSQL-development <pgsql-hackers(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: Re: Two weeks to feature freeze
Date: 2003-06-25 12:54:40
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On 25 Jun 2003 at 14:50, Andreas Pflug wrote:
> Jan Wieck wrote:
> > Change that into "* Remove bugs from source code" and get a patent on
> > it. Should be a nobrainer (as in those guy's have no brains)
> > considering that NetFlix even got a patent on DVD subscription rentals:
> >
> > http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/06/24/1458223&mode=flat&tid=155&tid=99
>
> I'm applying for a patent on breathing now.
> The trick I found is reversing the direction of airflow in a regular way.
>
> The algorithm seems apparently simple, but it really makes the deal:
>
> Step 1.
> If your lungs are empty, let air flow into them through some air intake.
> This airflow might be ducted by some bronchial or additional tubing.
>
> Step 2 (optional)
> As soon as there's enough air in the lungs, you may decide to hold it
> there for a while. Some time limits might apply, please consult some
> specialist for details.
>
> Step 3
> Press the air out of the lungs, using some muscles or externally applied
> force on the chest. The air will eventually escape through some body
> opening. Another patent I'll be applying for covers the use of nostrils
> for this purpose.
>
> Step 4
> Restart the cycle at step 1.
>
>
> Regards and don't dare to try this without royalty fees!

Oops... I challenge it for prior art..:-)

Bye
Shridhar

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