Cool patent search tool....

I just got back from meeting with a lawer to discuss getting something patented. WOW - what a process!

The first step is a patent search that they charge $1500 for. I figured I'd get online and see if I could find the service cheaper and I did, and in the process I came across something really cool.

While I'm sure that I still need to hire a lawyer to really do it right, anyone can do their own patent search at http://www.google.com/patents

It will give you a really good idea of similar stuff already patented or patent pending.

Jim