[twobjshelbys]

I wouldn't take any legal advice offered here unless they can show they work for a bona fide patent and IP firm and are willing to say so (meaning you'll probably have to pay for it as their firm would be on the line, E&O coverage kicks in, etc). That will likely cost you. Not saying the original publisher will care but they might. I can tell you from the area I work in that this can be a very sticky piece of fly paper.

That said, I'd like a copy of a PDF scan. Might learn something.