found some vids of the Iversons guys..

[fragged8]

these guys are very very good at what they do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoFUU5z-hXQ&feature=BFa&list=ULIZiFc7zinP4&lf=mfu_channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoFUU5z-hXQ&feature=BFa&list=UL6QP41vD1vdY&lf=mfu_channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu32IJ2wz3I&feature=BFa&list=ULOoFUU5z-hXQ&lf=mfu_channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ub647i-1U&feature=BFa&list=ULwu32IJ2wz3I&lf=mfu_channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2zLFHAr_Jk&feature=BFa&list=UL_dnkXDpnnFU&lf=mfu_channel

[gene]

It's interesting how different things catch some folks attention, and not others.

I am always amazed when I see people using power tools without eye protection.

Interesting videos. Thanks for posting them.

gene

[Peppy]

See gene I noticed the emaculate and organized shop. But then I never were safety glasses. Unless you count my fancy sunglasses. But then they cost so much I usually take them off if I'm doing something dangerous.

Where are those guys? Washington/ Oregon? Wonder if there's a Canadian division.

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

Nice videos, really.  Makes me feel right at home!  I used to be in and out of shops like that all the time, same thing, but real messey!

[slodat]

Who are they?

[Therapy]

Mailing Address:
Iverson's Design
P.O. Box 11398
Olympia, WA 98508


http://www.iversonsdesign.com/crew.html

[fragged8]

i think their workshop is Seattle.

Rich

[Peppy]

http://www.iversonsdesign.com/NOTE_To_Fabricators.html

The unique ornamental appearence and design features of Iverson's canvas dodger design is protected by law.  Any attempt to copy, reproduce or implement ideas of our design is punishable by law and Iverson's Design will take legal action to protect our ideas.  We understand the pride that comes from producing a quality product and respect the ideas developed by other fellow marine canvas fabricators by not copying their design.  We kindly ask for your respect to our canvas dodger design by refraining from trying to copy or implement ideas of our design.  Thank you for your consideration.

Spoilsports. What about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery? I think they're just chicken.

[JuneC]

They do beautiful work, but I believe they'd have a hard time proving that someone copied their design.  There's only so many ways someone can make a dodger.  It's bound to happen that someone has a similar way of producing a dodger who's never even seen their work. 

June

[Peppy]

Yep, reckon their legal claptrap is a mere shadow of their craftsmanship. They're pretty hot.

Well lets see, eh? Count down to a cease and desist order...



Alea jacta est, ect. ad infinitum.

Personally, I'd love for somebody to copy my things. I'd love to see them make my things better, or in the worst case, I'm not afraid to learn from somebody else's mistakes!

[Mojo]

I have delved a bit in copyright and patent law with former clients. I believe that their dodgers would fall under patent law as they are not music, literary works or art.

Since it is part of a manufacturing process I believe they would fall under patent law. This would mean a very expensive patent for each design which I highly doubt. I had a client spend $ 30 K for one tool design. They are not cheap.

Chris

[fragged8]

i'm not sure how it works in the US but i doubt they would get a patent
in the Uk as they are only reproducing something already available
with materials so they haven invented anything new, just better looking.

Rich

[Peppy]

Needles- I meant I threw the dice and started the game. Not that I'd cast dies or threaded holes. I normally try to eschew obfuscation, apologies.

You said;

In the spirit of good will should we not send some photo captures  to Olympia? 

You mean something like this?



ps- Flax is where it's at, man.

[JuneC]

Peppy, I think you should patent dingle ball fringe on bimini's  8)  U gonna get upset if I put some on mine?  Or must I pay a royalty? 

June

[byhammerandhand]

Does this follow the rule, "Never use a large word when a diminutive one will do?"

I normally try to eschew obfuscation, apologies.