Housey Posted 27 July 2018 Author Share Posted 27 July 2018 Thank you for the feedback, it is very much appreciated. I still have these on sale, every time i put more up it comes with a different link but it will come up if you use the search bar on ebay. I now make these in red, I will make a proper ebay listing where you can select the colour but until then just add a note to your order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slug33ukuk Posted 30 July 2018 Share Posted 30 July 2018 Received my replacement...superb, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted 11 August 2018 Share Posted 11 August 2018 Looks remarkably like a copy of the product designed and developed years ago by Lowey Products in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 On 11/08/2018 at 06:13, Mac said: Looks remarkably like a copy of the product designed and developed years ago by Lowey Products in Australia. My colleagues and I were thinking the same thing. It may be that the 'intellectual rights' of Lowey may have been compromised. Let alone if Lowey products are subject of copyright. Its one thing to make one on a 3D printer for your self, but to generate them for sale is another issue. That is of course if the items on sale here are copied from a Lowey product. Looking at the pictures, and comparing them with Lowey products I have, I would suggest this may be the case. Solicitors can make a lot of money from such cases! Jonty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coiln Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 Depends if Lowey put a copyright in for the design, of a patent for the bolt protector.Lots of things get copied but differ slightly, have a look at Aldi supermarket and their packaging of stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 2 hours ago, Coiln said: Depends if Lowey put a copyright in for the design, of a patent for the bolt protector.Lots of things get copied but differ slightly, have a look at Aldi supermarket and their packaging of stuff Perfectly true but Aldi are coming under pressure to change their packaging, it is probably more to do with the contents, they are copying recipes of chefs that are making items for the original customer. The package is to catch the eye, and make them similar to the original. Anyway, whats Aldi, is it a German car maker? Is it like Waitrose? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coiln Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 Yes it's a supermarket for people who aren't trying to be something their not 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 Its just a bit of tube with slots cut in it (or printed) - I doubt thats a unique enough idea for it to be able to be patented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperlink Posted 14 August 2018 Share Posted 14 August 2018 Patent No.: PCT/AU2007/000035 jonty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklock Posted 14 August 2018 Share Posted 14 August 2018 1 hour ago, Hyperlink said: Patent No.: PCT/AU2007/000035 Lol - which just goes to show that you can patent any old tosh these days. Straight away I notice: Filing date, 1 Jan 2007. Pretty sure I bought mine long before that... so "prior art"? "Modifications and variations such as would be apparent to a skilled addressee are deemed within the scope of the present invention." - i.e. "anything that you can think of that improves our design is also part of our design"... err, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty Posted 14 August 2018 Share Posted 14 August 2018 My view. is that if someone takes the time and effort to produce some product, then it is unacceptable to use their design. I have had a number of Lowey bolt protectors and they are an extremely well made item. I am sure if someone had taken to copying your hard work, then you would be the first to call foul. An old saying for you, 'Buy cheap, buy twice'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted 15 August 2018 Share Posted 15 August 2018 Sorry guys, but I know Jason well and don't feel comfortable (implicitly) promoting what looks to be a copy of his design and that he relies upon to contribute towards his income. Don't you think that the rifle manufacturers would have made their own instead of going to Lowe products if they could (at least morally)? Topic closed, and link removed. Housey, it's up to you how you wish to proceed out with the forum but I've received complaints from a few sources and I'm afraid cannot allow the forum to continue to promote what may well be a patent infringement. Sorry if that seems harsh but at the end of the day, I run this forum for everyone, for free and whilst I explicitly state that content is the responsibility of the poster, and that I accept no liability, it would be remiss of me to turn a blind eye here. All the best Neil jonty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housey Posted 15 August 2018 Author Share Posted 15 August 2018 http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/auspat/applicationDetails.do?applicationNo=2007222878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housey Posted 15 August 2018 Author Share Posted 15 August 2018 Also, to those that say this looks like a Lpowey Bolt Protector. That's because you can't change something that is a tube with a hole in it. I guess I could give it wings perhaps? I have done my research. The Patent is null and void due to renewal payments not being made in 2014. The link I posted above is from Australia's own Patent system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted 9 April 2019 Share Posted 9 April 2019 Hi, Are you still making the Match 54 bolt protector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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