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Hey All,

I just checked out the street jumpers website and it isn't cool how they are using my pages from my PowerBockResources.com website as part of their own menu picks - especially if they may not be licensed to sell the product in the U.S..  They even refer to my pages in their text as "our mods..." and "our safety tips..." which opens a page of mine.  Not cool at all.  I'd expect something like that from the Chinese or Koreans, but not from a bunch of bocker dudes in California USA.  I'm flattered, but I am not happy about this!

Bill C.

No problem, Geoboy.  It's easy to get carried away when typing your thoughts down in a forum.  I certainly have done it before, myself.

Bill C.

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Some statements were made in this thread that were somewhat incorrect and we are simply discussing it so that the correct information can be given to all who are interested.  Obviously, you are not interested in the subject or in learning anything about it.  Nor are you interested in adding anything to the conversation besides telling people they shouldn't be wasting their time discussing it.  Others do have an interest in discussing this subject here in this forum and if you don't want patent law thoughts tripping you up as you merrily bock along, then just stay out of this thread rather than put someone down for having an intelligent discussion about the subject.

And, yes, you are sounding like one.

Bill C. 

53 outside.  16 inside.

Bill C.

Well...   U.S. Patent Laws do not hold the consumer responsible nor expects the consumer to know which products are being sold "legally" regarding patents.  So, from a legal standpoint, you bockers technically don't have to worry about that -- UNLESS you are reselling your used risers, knowing that a royalty had never been paid to the patent owner.  In that case, the patent owner would still be entitled to their fair royalty on the sale you make.  (A patent owner is entitled to a royalty once during the course of the product.)  But how could you know whether or not the royalty had already been paid by the manufacturer or original seller?  Again, you wouldn't be expected to know that, nor do people commonly look into the payment history of a used item they are selling - so the courts generally turn a blind eye to such private sales by the consumer.

However, from a moral perspective, one should try to purchase from a licensed seller whenever possible.  If an unlicensed seller is willing to screw the patent holder, chances are that same manufacturer is perfectly willing to screw you, too, when it comes to support.  If you want to know if a manufacturer or distributor is selling the product legally, all you have to do is email the Powerskip folks and ask.  They'll tell you.

Just my 2 cents.

Bill C.

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Sorry to disagree, Dan.  But that is not how it works.  I own 2 U.S. patents and am very familiar with the process.  China cannot sell to anyone in a patent protected country, period.  U.S. Patent Law even prohibits China from sending an acrobatic team over to the U.S. to perform using Alexander Bock's product without a licensing agreement with him.  Who would stop them?  Well, the patent owner would have to do it by obtaining a court order via a lawsuit.  But that is how strict U.S. patent law is.  Unfortunately, the burden of protecting and enforcing a patent is on the inventor with the help of the U.S. courts.

Another example would be if I invented a beverage cart and Korean Airlines started using it on their planes.  In order for them to land those planes in the United States and use those beverage carts in the U.S., they would have to pay me a royalty.  If they didn't, little ol' me could bring a lawsuit against them and prevent Korean Airlines from landing any plane at U.S. airports if it uses that beverage cart onboard.

Just meant as an FYI.

Bill C.

Just a note to clarify... 

ALAN is the powerskip company run by Alexander Bock.  Also, it is true that his patent does not apply to China (as well as many other countrieis like Korea) where his patent has not been filed.  However, these countries still cannot legally sell/ship the product to other countries such as the U.S.  or  the U.K. where the patent is in force -- despite China's claim to have their own bogus worldwide patent covering the device.

Bill C.

Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuopg3MWA9M

I bet we can run faster though. 

Bill C.

It is nice to finally find a company that has a quality product in our price range that is not trying to rip off the inventor.  The next time I buy, I will most likely purchase from them.

Bill C.

A family was camping in the Australia outback wilderness, when their 2 year-old son wandered off into the bush.  After several weeks, the search parties were called off and the family returned home, broken hearted.  Twenty years later, the now young adult came wandering out of the bush and was eventually reunited with his family, who helped him find a job and re-enter society.  The civilized world was new to him and he got great pleasure in buying the latest gadgets that he would see on the Internet.  Naturally, he bought a set of powerisers as soon as he saw them.

One evening, the young man found himself in a local tavern, where he met a young woman who took a keen interest in him.  "Can I buy you a drink?" she asked the shy gent.  He replied, "Well, I don't know much about women, but I guess it would be all right."  So she bought him a drink.  After talking for a short time, the woman asked him, "Would you mind giving me a ride home?"  The young man replied, "Well, I don't know much about women, but I guess it would be all right."  So he drove her to her apartment, at which time she asked, "Would you like to come upstairs and spend some time getting to know each other better?"  The young gent replied, "Well, I don't know much about women, but I guess it would be all right."  So he went upstairs with her and sat down on her living room sofa.  The woman then asked him if he would mind if she left him alone for a minute so she could go into the bedroom and change into something more comfortable for the rest of the evening.  The young lad replied, "Well, I don't know much about women, but I guess it would be all right."

While changing, the woman suddenly heard a terrible thrashing and crashing going on in the living room, so she ran out of the bedroom - only to find the young man, half naked, on powerisers, and in the process of breaking up her furniture and tossing it out of the window.  "MY GOD!  ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND!!?  WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!!", the woman screamed -- to which the young man replied..

"Well, I don't know much about women, but if they're anything like kangaroos, we're going to need a lot of room." 

Bill C.

Naturally they would recommend that.  A manufacturer would prefer to sell you their entire product at a higher price -- not just sell you a couple of springs.  But at least they are being honest in telling you that they will fit other brands.

Bill C.

[NOTE:]

Keep in mind, no matter which brand you buy, you can swap out the springs for a different brand's replacement springs if you feel you wish to change.  If you purchase powerskip replacement springs, you just need the drill the bolt holes a little in order for them to fit the other risers.

NOTE:  With more and more brands entering the market, it would be smart to check with a manufacturer, first, to find out if their replacement springs will fit your model before you buy.

The bone between your ankle and your knee is your shin bone (Tibia).      If you watch some powerising videos or look at some photos, you can see where the knee loop is positioned on the leg.

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The knee loop should be positioned at the very top of your shin, just below the knee.  You can keep youself from being bruised by

wearing knee pads that are long enough to protect the top of your shin under the knee loop.

and

binding your leg firmly inside the knee loop with one of the various methods and mods for doing so.

Bock on!

Bill C.

Thought you were just a happy guy.