They have been diluting some with short term debt, all the while they are building the monthly cash flow stream.
In the not to distant future the monthly cash flow will overtake the dilution; with / or without the patent.
Patents will be the frosting, cherry , nuts, and whip cream piled high on the cake.
I AM GLAD I HAVE A CORE STAKE IN SSOL PRIOR TO THE RELEASE AND USE OF PATENTS
Just my humble opinion.