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05/12/11 2:02 PM

#19746 RE: treo #19712

Here's an overview of the SFIO patents so we're all up to speed.

The patent for their REAL e-cig is titled
SMOKING DEVICE, CHARGING MEANS AND METHOD OF USING IT

US patent pending (patent application)
US Patent # 20100307518

Patent filed with WIPO (international patent organization)
WO/2008/139411

WIPO helps applicants apply their patents in specific countries in phases:
SFIO National Phases

The patent which is due to be granted very soon is with the European Patent Register:
https://register.epo.org/espacenet/application?number=EP08738110&tab=main

This patent will be good for over a dozen countries in Europe and is assigned to SFIO. The fees for patent grant have been paid a few days ago and the Register has stated their intention to grant it.

My evaluation of the patent/product after having read through it:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=62080999