"There is no certainty regarding the USPTO outcomes, or that even one will survive the current re-exams (possibly necessitating appeals which could take years)."

You're absolutely right: there's no certainty about the USPTO decision, but RG's comment in his last letter saying, PTSC is looking forward to the USPTO decision sounds as if they at least think a positive outcome would be possible.

And how do you think RG can explain PTSC to new investors (especially equity investors), that 100 mio additional shares are not "backed up" by re-validated patents, but "only" by some small companies like SSDI, Talis, Crossflo etc.? I'm sure, RG won't find ONE investor, who would be willing to invest in PTSC without strong patents.

"IMO the PLAN is already out there - clear as a bell. IMO, he's told us all he can, and it should be enough."

I agree, that the plan is ready (wasn't it ready in 2005, explained by Pohl's "umbrella strategy"...?), but IMO we are reaching the next step of his plan and I would like to hear, that PTSC is looking for bigger fish now (of course NO names!) and that THIS is the main reason to increase the OS. Of course one can read this in his letters between the lines, but I'm thirsty for some straight and clear words: "There are some great chances to buy something real big out there and we are ready to do this!"

A message like this would make me feel much better...lol

"I would bet that if we get one positive USPTO decision soon, this proposed action would be withdrawn."

I don't think so and I don't think, this would be necessary. To make my state of mind clear:

I am not against an increase of shares in principle - if the company is strong, the shareprice is increasing and the strategy is convincing - additional shares are a great way, to enhance shareholder value, not to forget the possibility to attract equity investors (which might be the main reason for the additional 100mio shares).

If we receive one positive USPTO decision, then more shares are a great tool to aquire further and bigger companies and satisfy big investors...

"Swartz probably isn't gone, and may still hold some 20M shares (but less than 5% of OS)."

Yes, we don't know, if he's completely gone, but at least the Lincoln Ventures part is under 5% and the Swartz 1,48% are not mentioned anymore (which doesn't have to mean, Swartz is gone...). I'll ask Mr. Bibeau via mail, if he can shine a light on this question.

GLTY