Strangely fascinating http://www.devicelink.com/mddi/archive/98/01/026.html This specifically relates to the refurbishment of medical equipment or of components of such which are intended for single use or for disposal when used/full etc. It seems to have applicability to other areas such as inkjet or laser printer cartridge clones, or the refilling thereof and will have even wider application to all sorts of products which have parts that are expended. Especially applicable to "trojan horse" products where the product is almost given away with profits expected to be made on consumables. An interesting and useful read for anyone liable to have any interest in these areas. Comment is made on ways to legally protect products, and on ways to circumvent various protections. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist