I agree with you that this is a possible scenario:
But even if he just liked the patent and was quicker to swoop in to get it, either way, he has the rights.
The question is, what is unfolding now with all these meetings in New Jersey, where so many companies are headquartered that might be interested in that patent?
I think they want to get .40 for the company, and are being offered about .03 or .04, and will end up settling for somewhere around .15.
Of course, if the stock price goes up close to .10 before any deal is made, they should be able to negotiate a better price than .15.