[Posted by Ankesh:]

A clarification: Don't go for a patent now. That is very costly.

Instead apply for a patent pending application (lasts for 1 year and costs less than $100). And then pitch your product to companies.

While you are negotiating a licensing deal with them, get them to pay the costs it would take to patent the idea to your grand fathers name.

In summary: don't apply for a patent yourself. Just the patent pending application that gives you some protection for 1 year.

[This post was restored from an archived backup - DR]