Wednesday, May 15, 2024
I am directly aware of two of Glenn's patents regarding a lock decoder machine that he invented several years ago. The lock decoder machine was able to automatically determine the combination of a safe using a systematic sequencing method. Glenn and I were able to successfully market this device following applying for and obtaining two patents. Tom Wall, a very experienced patent attorney in Syracuse, New York worked with us to secure the patents. I partnered with Glenn. Glenn developed the machine. I did the marketing, paid Tom Wall's fees as well as fees for the patent applications. We took a risk that the patents would be granted and there would be some commercial value. We ended up received royalties for many years. At one point, Uncle Ron used his plane to fly me, Glenn, and our father to a large company called Diebold in Ohio. We met with the entire management team of the company. I did not know that Glenn was later named on 11 additional patents. Glenn was indeed a technical genius.
