The WASH.
I will start by saying, as the inventor of the 3-link, seeing my creation copied in a manner that is unsafe is unsettling. There are unsafe fundamental loading dynamics in the current configuration of the Newbee Trilink that the designer and engineer collaborators clearly do not understand.
Kieran from Meepo had a confidant in the US purchase a 3-link truck set from SRB and ship them to Meepo to be patented, according to Kieran.
Ean Fang of newbee leaked the Meepo 3-link patent to an Australian customer of SRB. At that time, he asked to remain anonymous, so we removed the post naming him as the informant. That is how the patent was brought to our attention. Ean later was asked by Kieran if he had my approval for making the tri-link. Ean Lied and told Kieran he, in fact, did.
Recently, Kieran from Meepo has since offered SRB his patent rights in China. All past issues with this have been discussed and settled in face to face meetings with Kieran. As it turns out, Kieran is a standup businessman of good morals and values that are admirable.
The collaboration with Madesk8 and SRB with the Legacy 3-link has since been moved under the 3-link patent umbrella with Meepo. @Titoxd1000 did the brilliant CAD design work on the baseplate for us as well as the CNC prototyping. Meepo will be doing the manufacturing at SRB’s instruction and quality approval. Truck sales will be through Mad. This is how integrity with a collaboration happens.
Theives and liars are very capable people. Capable to manipulate and gain the trust and sympathy of good people.
Good people are capable of making poor choices.
Good people have redemptive qualities.
Eventually, all the dirt comes out in the wash.