SHBOOMER: At the top of the article a statement says "Leckrone has made a mint for his firm and for Moore by licensing Moore's patents to a baker's dozen of major manufacturers".

NO ONE SPECIAL: Thanks for sharing but please note that these are obviously the words of the reporter who is responsible for the terms used.

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That's why, in (a) further down, I added the word "reported" so that a diligent reader would be clear on the context.