Fred can confirm or he can not confirm. Most likely he will not confirm at this time. But he knows the information you and the rest of us seek.

Best method to confirm many questions asked here, watch the volume and share price.

You may get your answer as soon as Monday....?? ...!!

(Or perhaps another 20 years. LOL ... but my money is on much sooner! ) 

Confirmed patents have more weight than the choice of attorneys, ( but not by much? ).