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Joseph Thompson [2005] UKIntelP o16405 (16 June 2005)

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Patent decision

BL number
O/164/05
Concerning rights in
GB0320265.2
Hearing Officer
Mr P Slater
Decision date
16 June 2005
Person(s) or Company(s) involved
Joseph Thompson
Provisions discussed
PA.1977 Section 1(1)(c)
Keywords
Industrial application
Related Decisions
None

Summary

The application relates to a device for creating lift comprising a contra-rotating fan and drive plate contained within a closed vessel. The Hearing office held that the invention was not capable of industrial application because its alleged mode of operation was contrary to well-accepted physical laws.


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