In article <CAC8QAce0Y8AUGxZqcLMbpeGkC1y8aQ+z4kyfNg2xSMSVASqSmw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> you write: >Alexey since you already published them I don't think you can patent them. In the U.S. there is a one year grace period after publication to submit a patent application. In other countries the rules vary. But again, don't expect reliable legal advice on a mailing list. R's, John