Valentine One Arrows

[Jeph]

I don't understand. If the arrows are so wonderful on that detector, why don't other manufacturers do something similar? No detector even attempts to duplicate that concept. My question is why? Is there some patent or something that prohibits it?

Any insight you kids may have would be most curiosity-quenching.

[RandallNeighbour]

Jeph, it could be something as simple as a good, well-written patent that keeps them from doing it. That's my guess.

[threpwood]

I'm quite sure it is patent. But watchout for the cheapo chinese made look alike V-1 in the market soon!

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

The Arrows themselves would not be patentable. But, the directional attennae and processing Hardware/Software would likely be...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[deliriousga]

I'm with everyone else on the patent. How long has the V1 been out? The patent should run out in 7 years so maybe it's not too long before another is available. Until then my $140 Whistler will be fine.

[ozarkarts]

It may not be a 'patent' thing at all, but instead, a 'cost' thing. According to Valentine, they use a front and back antenna in their detectors - the 'arrows' are tied to either the front or back antenna... This is no doubt one reason they cost so much more than the other detectors....