> I laugh (sadly) at the patenters. > > I hope they are not lurking on this list. I have contributed to patents containing stuff like that. Until the patent office changes, these types of patents are truly defensive. > 17. A utility light according to claim 14 wherein said power > source comprises at least one positive and one negative electrical > connector extending from said body to the casing. So it doesn't use radiated power? How primitive :) Cheers, Bob -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist