IMS detector MIA?

[Flavor 987S]

Jake, are you locked into this specific switch because of the patent, too?

What firm is doing your global patent work?

[Jake Raby]

Just the function of the switch is part of the patent, not that particular switch.
We have worked with a couple of different firms on the patent work, if you have ties in that community, please PM me.

[jaykay]

If there diffuculties, perhaps you could change the top surface contour of the switch enough that it becomes your own design under your patented control while still retaining a fairly good integration with the 9X6 interiors. For example: you could flatten the peak and valley of the top surface relief. Not as nice but a possible option.

[thstone]

I do not have any direct experience with Porsche but I do have a lot of experience with Apple, another firm known for its excellence in design.

And if you want a long term legal battle, then go ahead and create a new design that is somewhat reminiscent of their design and call it your own. Apple will quickly issue legal threats, get court injunctions, and have your products impounded by US Customs until you either run out of money or just give up.

Ask me how I know.

[jaykay]

..It's an non oem replacement switch for the seat heaters

There are plenty of other examples/manufactures. How do they do it? Check out a Laso water pump. Is a pretty close copy of the genuine Porsche one. Have your legal people research what is needed to be a non oem automotive supplier if needed.

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by thstone

I do not have any direct experience with Porsche but I do have a lot of experience with Apple, another firm known for its excellence in design.

And if you want a long term legal battle, then go ahead and create a new design that is somewhat reminiscent of their design and call it your own. Apple will quickly issue legal threats, get court injunctions, and have your products impounded by US Customs until you either run out of money or just give up.

Ask me how I know.

This is the reason we have utilized the Porsche switch..

This is a lot different than a water pump... This is a really sensitive topic...

[Jaxonalden]

Jake,

If you sell all the IMSG's you can make with the limited number of seat heater switches you can get your hands on...I have question;

What if I have a seat heater switch, I send it to you, you make the IMSG with my parts, will you then sell it back to me minus the cost of the switch? With that, I think you'll sell more by having your customers supplying you the parts you're short, thus relieving you of your DMS issue.

[Jake Raby]

We had actually thought of that, but the logistics would be amazing at the insane volume we expect...You have to think, 400 units sold in less than 3 weeks and those purchasers had no idea how the unit worked... And that was done from just one forum thread.