2006-07-09 10:00:31 · 8 answers · asked by Hole in one 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If you patent it, it puts the technology in the Public Domain. This means it can be modified and used by others. Unless you are very rich you wouldn't be able to fight it.
Check very thoroughly that it doesn't exist already. Eg. search fuel additives aluminium and so on.
If you really have something special then use an intermediary Lawyer who will act for you, keep your name secrect, get the interested parties to sign non disclosure agreements and so on.
2006-07-09 11:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Joyce J 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing considering it wouldn't save anyone any money. A little suspicious that supposedly oil prices are so high because of its scarcity. However, ethanol which is usually cheaper than regular gas is now more expensive. Diesel which is a less refined version of gasoline is also more expensive than the oh so valuable gasoline. Make much sense? I think not.
2006-07-09 10:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by musicmonkey_73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe the various scifi stories in that vein, change your identity and hide before the oil corporations find you. Besides, all you would accomplish by sharing the secret is delaying the coming collapse of the oil economy (and the planet's civilization), which would worsen global warming and increase the number of people who would eventually starve to death.
2006-07-09 10:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by Philo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it were true, the oil companies would immediately offer him hush money. if he doesn't accept it, i don't know what would happen, but my guess is it's not going to be much fun for all those involved. patent it quick and get the word out would be my advice.
2006-07-09 10:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for a patent, and begin the marketing process.
2006-07-09 10:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by iiboogeymanii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should wait for the oil companies to come knocking on his door and then wait to get bought out
2006-07-09 10:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the spirit of environmental awareness....give it away....you'd be the biggest savior of civilization since Jesus...especially since gas prices here in indy are 3.20/gallon....
2006-07-09 10:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patent it!
2006-07-09 10:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by csasanks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋