Fred: Don't you know this is the board where questions are not allowed? Nothing sinister in your question unless the reader is a little paranoid. Guessing this will be a short week for the company based on history. If a deal was struck today with China it will be months before any money hits our shores. I would also think any patent buyer will first want to make to visit and then discuss. Expect news before years end but nothing regarding a firm patent sale. Opinion.