Nuts and Volts - February 2012

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So, when that expensive high-tech device catches your eye, consider going DIY. If possible, get your hands on related technology for a teardown, hunt down technical reviews on the Web, and spend time reading through the USPTO’s patent database. Then, you can make an informed decision about whether you have the skills and resources to replicate the device, purchase the device, or simply admire it from afar. NV

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