From: Mick [#24]
12 Nov 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23] 12 Nov 2005
Hix was not the originator of the full wrap. Sal Aramini of Speedy Die Co. held the patent for a number of years. Our patent attorney determined it was cheaper to pay him a royalty rather than fight a patent which we determined could be overcome. He let his patent lapse for non-payment of fees and we discontinued the royalty payments. Hix was somehow able to reserect the patent and had it assigned to them. We now pay the royalties to Hix.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#25]
12 Nov 2005
To: Mick [#24] 13 Nov 2005
Mick,
Thank you for the background information. Interesting.
Do royalties add significantly to the retail price of a heat press?
I doubt the Hong Kong companies are paying royalties to Hix, but don't know for sure.
EDITED: 12 Nov 2005 by DGL
From: Mick [#26]
13 Nov 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#25] 13 Nov 2005
As ol Bill said, "It depends on what the meaning of is (significantly) is"
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