zlacker

Seems weird that you would have them publicly published for your enemies to read if that were the sole motivation.

>>cma+(OP)
You don't. Patents are selectively published according to national security criteria.

>>lotsof+s8
Nice distinction between 'reason' and 'rationale'.

>>webmav+bi
Always be wary of a precise thing as explanation for stuff existing in the real world, doubly so if the stuff predates the thing.