[OT] Microsoft filled patent applications for scoped and immutable types

[jollie via Digitalmars-d]

Walter Bright <newshound2 at digitalmars.com> Wrote in message:
> On 8/27/2014 12:50 PM, Idan Arye wrote:
>> Aren't these the patent numbers?
> 
> Nope. Too many digits. Tried them, the form rejected them.
> 

Spoke too soon. A patent number has not been issued as far as I
 can tell. 
This is listed in the application database. From the USPTO FAQ:

Does your database include data on pending patent applications?

The database only includes data on Published Applications in
 accordance with 
the 18 month pre-grant publication rules. Pending patent
 applications where the 
applicant has elected to not publish prior to grant remain
 confidential.

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