i THINK that what he has done is known as "applied technology" by the patent office blokes and cannot be patented as it is simply an "application of existing technology for other purposes" so anyone can make their own system without worrying because all the gear to do it already exists
This is were Glyn got angry-ish, he did threaten possible legal retribution if anyone copied his ideas? and built a Vac system, so he was asked by a member for his registered patent number and he chose to ignored the question.
The problem with forums like this is that they are shared by suppliers and users alike which means that it can be difficult to critisize or debate different ideas or products without causing a storm.
I am very supprised at Glyn's attitude and seeming to delete his account in a huff. There are other suppliers who use this forum who take the critisism with good grace and refuse to get drawn into arguments. This obviously benefits them and us by acting proffessionally. I don't know Glyn or Omnipole but it has tainted my perception of his company and would make me think twice before using them. Maybe it's just me.
I agree with that Dave, the thing was no one critisize his products, they couldn't because he does sell good stuff.
They just argued about his claims to have copyright to the Vacuum system its even on his web-site with patent pending on it.
I must admit I was also very supprised at Glyn deleting his account. shame really.