I invented something about a year ago, and have been tinkering with it most of the time since.
I abandoned it in November when I concluded that it could not possibly work. But in December I started taking imipramine for my depression.
At first only one other person knew about my invention. I discussed it with him a couple weeks ago: "Which is truth and which is delusion? Will my invention work or not?"
"It seems like a reasonable idea," he replied but even so I was unsure as he is not an expert in this area. He only had my own explanations to go on. However I decided I really had nothing better to do so I continued my development.
I made twenty grand in just the last week.
Starting a week or two from now I confidently expect to make ten grand per day.
I apologize, I really do, but the value of my invention depends on secrecy. If I were to explain it to you, it would be very easy for you to build one. I've often puzzled over why no one else has done this before, eventually to conclude that others already have it, but are keeping a very low profile.
I'm going to donate every last penny of my money to homeless shelters, rescue missions and soup kitchens.
Last October or so, a drop-dead gorgeous woman said to me "That's a really nice shirt you're wearing." My reply?
"I bought it because I sleep under a highway overpass. The dark red doesn't show the dirt."
(Score: 2) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Tuesday May 24 2016, @08:38PM
I have heard that some companies use Trade secrets instead of patents. Patents expire after 20 years, while Trade Secrets don't.
However, it is risky because if somebody independently invents the same thing and patents it, they can prohibit you from using your trade Secret: if they ever find out about it.
(Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Tuesday May 24 2016, @10:38PM
It doesn't mean you can quash the patent but it does mean you get to keep using the invention.
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