Chem-Nerd

Why not do both? Then it's like 69 forever.

One of the most terrifying and humorous combos I've seen. That needs to be on 50/50 if it's not already.

I loved, loved, loved you as the Devil in Reaper. The role suited you well. I wanted to thank you for playing some of my favorite roles (Devil, Leland Palmer); it's always a pleasure seeing you in guest roles (Psych, HIMYM) too. Can't wait to see you in Night of the Living Deb.

Two questions if I can:

• With the recent news of the return of Twin Peaks I was wondering, has there been any discussions about Reaper continuing in some form (movie, etc)? Long shot I know but thought I'd ask.

• What's been your favorite guest role (or experience) on TV?

Sorta, the idea has merit so long as they're disclosed in sufficient detail to anticipate these future patent applications.

IBM used to (1958-1998) publish "The IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin" specifically for inventions/ideas they didn't want others to be able to patent but they, themselves, did not care to seek a patent on.

Not OP but work in Patents.

You file a provisional patent application, you don't "get" one as they're never examined. No real need to file several, do a good job with the first and you're fine. $115 starting for micro (I don't deal with fees so I might be off on this but it should just be the filing and processing fees), you'll pay more if you wish to later file an actual application. Focus on the specification, not the claims, as you cannot change this later if you want to be afforded your original date (See MPEP 601) and claims are not required at the time of filing a provisional.

The aspect of cheapness is difficult to suggest. You could do it yourself, it's rather low cost, but you risk making a mistake that could later cost you the patent itself or unduly narrow your scope. I always recommend hiring a patent attorney or patent agent, but that said I understand cost is a legitimate issue. The USPTO does offer a Pro Se Assistance Program (Pro Se being when the inventor does not use an agent/attorney) and a Pro Bono Assistance Program that may be of some assistance. Absent that you might look to a local law school to see if they offer any programs. No one wants you to not get a patent because you cannot afford it, but you'll have to balance cost vs time and potential quality for yourself.

Key thing I can offer you is to get a well written specification, get it (and the rest of the documentation) filed with the office as soon as you're comfortable/able, and then you have a year to work on claims if you want to go forward and file a non-provisional application.