Chapter 317 Patent Law
The loom now popular in human countries is a large wooden structure, with a width defined by the range of the weft supported by the shuttle. The yarn splitting rods are separated by wire heddles placed on horizontal rods, and a simple balancing device ensures that when one rod is raised, the other will fall. The gauze is separated in parallel by a large comb-like "steel reed". This device was originally made of wood, but was later changed to iron and steel. Since the weft yarn is passed back and forth through the yarn dividing rod by hand, this greatly limits the width of the fabric and the speed of weaving.
The loom displayed at the press conference was equipped with a magical structure - the flying shuttle. The flying shuttle uses a pair of leather straps as a sling to hang the shuttle through the yarn separating rod. There is a shuttle striker on each side of the loom, which can slide on the reed base along the metal rod. A control rope with a wooden handle connects the two shuttle strikers together. The weaver pulls a rope by hand, and the left and right belts move alternately. Pull the rope sharply from one direction, and the shuttle will be shot through the gauze by the shuttle striker. The shuttle has four wheels and is guided by the shuttle board. The shuttle is blocked by the shuttle striker on the opposite side, and then the rope is pulled sharply in the opposite direction to eject it back.
Using the flying shuttle, a weaver could weave cloth of any width, and the speed was significantly increased.
Although the structure is simple, it is very exquisite. The new loom once again aroused the admiration of the audience.
Immediately some people had the idea of imitation in their minds. The general structure of the shuttle can be seen clearly at a glance, and the details can be figured out after a few more experiments.
But they were quickly doused with cold water.
Just as people were watching the demonstrations of the spinning jenny and flying shuttle loom with great interest, a bell rang. A carriage drove into the conference venue.
After the car door opened, a man in a robe walked out, with a scale pattern drawn on the robe. Many people present recognized him - Lord Thomas, the chief judge of the Lord's Court.
Judge Thomas walked up to a stage made of wooden boxes and shouted: "Everyone, while the business people from Alda, Bairding and Emden are gathered here, I have something important to announce. "
When everyone's attention was attracted, Thomas said loudly: "Everyone! Many of you don't know me yet. Let me introduce myself first. I am Thomas, the chief judge appointed by Sir Paul Grayman. I am here to advise you on behalf of the Earl. A few words for you - Do not copy the spinning machines and looms displayed at this conference, otherwise you will be sanctioned by the Lord's Court. "
"Ah?" The crowd didn't know why and started talking about it.
"Count Greyman and Count Garnard have jointly promulgated a decree - the Patent Law, which grants the true first inventor or organization of a manufactured product or technology a number of subordinate territories under the governance of the Lake Town Government Council - including Emden. ——Exclusive patent certificate and privilege to implement or manufacture the product, for a period of ten to twenty years, as the case may be, and shall not be used by other persons or organizations when the patent certificate and privilege are granted.”
"For the specific content of the law, please refer to the public notice board posted in front of the Lord's Mansion. In short, the patent rights of the spinning machines and looms currently on display belong to the Huxin Town Machinery Factory, and any private imitation of them belongs to the organization Illegal behavior.”
ah? Everyone was shocked, and some people shouted, regardless of the danger of violating the lord's majesty: "Then why do you want us to see it? Is it just to make us salivate?"
Thomas shook his head: "According to the provisions of the patent law, you can purchase and manufacture finished products from Huxin Town Machinery Factory, but you cannot copy them privately."
oh! This is okay, just like the previous harvesters, the machinery factory also strictly guarded the manufacturing technology of the harvester, and the buyer had to sign a confidentiality agreement. Now the lord has directly issued an express decree to protect the technology.
Well, in fact, everyone knows that the Huxin Town Machinery Factory was founded by Count Grayman, so it is reasonable to do so.
Thomas' next words made everyone prick up their ears: "Attention everyone, the law stipulates that private imitation is not allowed, but if you obtain the consent of the patent owner, you can purchase a patent license or even buy his patent rights—— This process must be witnessed by the recently established patent office, and with a patent license, you can use the new technology or new invention within the specified scope.”
The chief judge's words sparked a heated debate again. Someone asked: "Your honor, does this so-called patent law apply to everyone? For example, can I, a civilian, get a patent if I invent a new thing?"
Thomas nodded and replied: "Yes, as long as no one invents before you and submits a patent application, you can apply to the Patent Office with your invention, and a patent certificate will be granted to you after being appraised by the examiner. "
He added: "Whether you are a noble, a knight, a commoner, or even a slave, as long as you are a true inventor, you can be protected by patent law."
"Ouch!" The crowd became lively, and many people couldn't wait to go home and realize all their "wonderful ideas" in the past. Those who feel they have no inventive talent have also begun to consider whether they should fund some people who like to tinker with novelty gadgets, buy their patents or use rights, and maybe publish them.
It is estimated that a large number of imaginative works will be released soon that will make the patent office staff dumbfounded.
"Everyone, what I just said is just a general idea. If you have time, you must study the patent law carefully, otherwise it will not be worth it if you accidentally make a mistake."
After leaving these words, the chief judge left the press conference.
Paul has been thinking about the introduction of patent law for a long time. He cannot do it alone to reach the industrial age in small steps. He has to mobilize the imagination of the people in the whole territory.
No mistakes in one song, one post, one content, one 6, one 9, one book, one forum!
Comprehensively speaking, the history of the earth, the patent system has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it protects the interests of inventors and promotes inventions and creations to a certain extent. There are also many disadvantages, such as a large number of junk patents that waste manpower and material resources, and give rise to patent trolls, etc., but in general, the patent system promotes the improvement of science and technology.
In the past, because of the lack of wings and weak strength, any new things had to be strictly guarded and made secretly. Now Alda has the strongest army in the Northwest Bay, and the Duke Henry Ferdinand as foreign aid, which has enough deterrence to deter those with bad intentions.
Of course, so far, only the inventions in his own territory have been protected. If there are any good things outside his own rule, Paul does not mind "taking it".