> The rumor that has been going around about the whole R-12 ban > issue is this. > Dupont holds the patent on the refrigerant R-12. In the next > couple of years > their patent will run out. They also hold the patent for R-134a > which will > not run out for many years to come. You can draw your own > conclusions from > this I would imagine. After inventing nylon, etc. Dupont managed to get that nasty old plant Hemp plant outlawed. I'm sure they have influenced other legislation over the years. Bryan |
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