Thank you for your concerns Emonty,
It appears by your posts elsewhere, your point in this thread is you are accusing Super-T of copying the 4-in-1 Connector. Unfortunately, and i think it is the source of much confusion and accusations, the "4 - in -1 connector" you speak of was mislabeled as such.
The "4-in-1" connector you speak of is, in reality, a 4-in-2 connector that takes 510 and 801 atomizers in its base configuration and with an additional screw on piece that the manufacturer calls a "
Rethreader", you can then run 901 and 901 cartomizers (Since it takes TWO pieces, not one, to be accurately labeled, it should be called a "4-in-2" connector). Lose or misplace this rethreader piece and you can't run the 901's or 901 threaded cartomizers, simple as that.
Super T's True 4-1 though, doesn't need a rethreader, ALL 4 will screw on to
ONE Piece, no rethreader required, making it truly a 4 in 1 connector! Nothing to lose, nothing to leave at home, all four screw onto one SINGLE connector! It is very different then your creators 4-in-2 connector.
A very simple litmus test to see if you have a true 4-in-1 connector, is to take your device, lose, leave at home or discard the "Rethreader" piece and then see if all 4 atomizer types will screw on? No, then you don't have a 4 in 1.
You seem to focus on "firsts", as if no one else in the PV industry is capable of creating unique products and that eveyone copies your designer's work. Quite frankly, i think everyone on the forum is sick and tired of this chest thumping, "I was first!" crusade, which even i have been guilty of at times, but i will indulge you on this.
I direct you to this thread of mine from 2009 unveiling the Super T-1 mod, which had many industry firsts and it wasn't until several weeks and months later that some of the Super T-1's mods features (notably adjustable air control, and vents) miraculously appeared on your inventor's devices:
Link:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/23400-raising-bar-mod.html
Pic of the Super-T1 mod::
Notable Super-T1's firsts:
-Vent Holes
-Adjustable Air Flow/Draw
-First All mechanical device that wasn't a safety hazard. Indeed your inventor did have the first mechanical grounding mechanical button, but lets not forget it was a safety hazard as it would short out when placed on metal surfaces or touched metal objects such as keys and coins. This is not a first anyone should be bragging about.
-Adjustable button for both throw, spring rate and replaceable (and adjustable) contact
-first bottom protruding negative ground button that made direct contact with the battery bottom (and most importantly, wouldn't short out when placed on metal surfaces), which again, was adopted onto one of your designers devices (GG Slim).
Other Notable Super T firsts (edited 1/13):
- Drips Tips with their Oring Retention system.
- True 4 in 1 connector
- Thinnest 10440. 18XXX, 16340 devices (at their time of release and some still are)
- Vapemate Top Feeder with screw on bottle
- Rhodium Plating
- Hybrid Top Connector
- Advanced non threaded Telescoping design.
If you take the time, you will see there are many, many talented creators who have contributed unique designs and products to this this industry, not just one. To name a few: GLV, Evolv, Cisco, Provari, Genesis/RBA's, GG, Puresmoker, Adaptever, SB and a host of up and coming super talented manufactures!
David
Super T Manufacturing
