This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of September, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [228] Active Member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, those situations and conditions.
2. As we find, these are existent conditions: The letter of patent has caused inquiry from some sources that are interested not so much in the patent as to what sort or kind of disposition is made of same; for these have two sources of outlet - the two inquiries that have come. One for the using of the ideas as presented for use in their OWN relations. The other rather the sending out of information to those in direct contact with distributing points for such new developments in the varied activities of this field as required.
3. Hence the field in the present, as we find, may be said to be entirely open. As indicated, the patent and the qualifications of that patent are worth while. While this would require a little addition in the manner or way of the arrangements for the dashboard in the ordinary car, this would be of value to the OWNER of such an arrangement on or in car.
4. Now, there are two distinct ways and manners in which this - or any arrangement of this particular nature - may be handled. Through trade agents who make a specialty in their associations and connections of presenting or making such arrangements with the varied manufacturers or research laboratories OF manufacturers for the improvements of various kinds. This, then, in this same field is being looked after by one of the inquiries. Then the other direction is taking same directly to the research laboratories for their serious consideration.
5. As we find, there are two outlets that might be the ones for serious consideration. These we would make through the proper channels, the direct contact with those who are the head of the research organizations in the varied manufacturers - or the two manufacturers we would present, see? The first would be General Motors, and to him who was the patentee of the self-starter, and who STILL considers self as a vice-president and as the head of the research department for varied gadgets or combinations that might be installed in one or more of their own products. This would be sent, then, to the research laboratory at Dayton, Ohio, see - and the name is that one who IS the patentee OF the starter, you see.
6. The other to the Chrysler group, and to Walter P. Chrysler himself would this inquiry be made.
7. That is, the patent is safe. These individuals - in direct contact - will either say yes or no. And if it requires that there be any further changes in same, they in their capacity of the experimenter would work WITH the inventor to make same adaptable to their own product, see? Kettering in General Motors. Chrysler in the Chrysler Association. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Is the device practical for use on an automobile?
   (A) The device is practical.
9. (Q) Briefly, what advantages does it have over the ordinary key ignition switch?
   (A) Prevents the combination being used, or prevents the stealing of the car.
10. (Q) What disposition should [228] make of his patent?
    (A) As indicated, through either of these channels.
11. (Q) Would it be advantageous for [228] to sell this patent to a manufacturer of electrical equipment or to an automobile manufacturer?
    (A) Automobile manufacturer, as indicated; and either of these two channels. Go to the individuals direct.
12. (Q) One at a time or both?
    (A) Send it both at once, and tell them that it is being offered.
13. (Q) What is the name and address of a manufacturer who would buy this patent readily on a satisfactory basis, either cash, royalty or both?
    (A) As indicated, these have been given - here are two that would consider it. See, one would be considered for one of the products - or on the Chevrolet by the General Motors, while in the Chrysler would be considered in BOTH the Chrysler and the other makes made by the same organization also.
14. (Q) How and when should the primary approach be made to this manufacturer?
    (A) Immediately. So that it may be ready for the next season's presentation as a part of the equipment on the machines!
15. (Q) What course should then be taken by [228]?
    (A) That will have to be worked out.
16. (Q) What price or arrangement should [228] ask the manufacturer for the patent?
    (A) This should be made first within self's own mind, either that it would be sold outright or the manufacturer in the use of each one would pay so much for the use - $0.25 or such a matter, and they do all the work, you see. But outright should be the better, and - as we find - something like $15,000 to $25,000 to $35,000.
17. (Q) Should one of the photoline blueprints now in the custody of [228] be submitted to such manufacturer?
    (A) All the whole outlet should be submitted.
18. (Q) What additional information should be submitted with such blueprint?
    (A) That it is, that it can be worked out, or that he will meet with their research men and work out same for the adapting of same to their own products.
19. (Q) Would a change in the device be advisable?
    (A) We wouldn't change anything in the present, until we were adapting it to the needs in the various types of the cars - and then this would be worked out in their laboratory.
20. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n File

BACKGROUND

1. 1/17/33 He obtained Rdg. 228-3 on his health, his business, and as to his inventions.
2. 9/02/34 He requested further advice on one of his inventions. [See 228-3 Reports.]
3. 9/12/34 He submitted questions on it.

REPORTS

1. 9/25/34 He wrote: "Your reading has encouraged me with the possibilities. I had felt many times that the device was not altogether bum, yet I would always welcome more authoritative support, which I choose to consider you have furnished me.
   At 6:17 P. M. Saturday, the 22d, I mailed a letter directed personally to each Mr. Kettering and Mr. Chrysler. Thus you will see that I did not waste any time in putting your suggestions in force.
   I received thru the mail Sunday a second letter from a New York engineer asking about the switch. He wished to know how much I would take for it on outright sale, and how much on royalty basis, what the cost of manufacturing the article would be, and how much the sales price of each article should be, and my opinion about the extent of the demand, and perhaps an item or so more. I think I'll go ahead and tell him thirty five thousand bucks outright, or two bits each on royalty basis, with about three thousand cash on the barrel if a royalty basis is determined on, to insure a more-than-shoestring organization getting it, with a guarantee of five hundred to a thousand dollars per month of royalties to accrue regularly for say ten years. Might as well hitch my wagon to a star, so to speak. The amount would be subject to a counter offer.
   Your reading seems entirely plausible to me, and I am well satisfied with it. I appreciate very deeply your willing- ness to furnish it. You may be sure that I have read it, and read it again, and reread it over and over again numerous times. Especially when I reached those imposing figures like fifteen thousand, twenty five thousand, thirty five thousand, my neck craned, and the eyes opened perceptibly. I imagine Mrs. Cayce must have been inclined to ask you "Did you get that right, Edgar"? when you reached that point. I'm going to take it for granted that you did get it right, and hope that I have the ability to follow it thru to realization.
   I have always been satisfied that some changes to adapt it to a particular make of automobile would be required.
   I am glad that you say: "this would be of value to the owner"; "the patent is safe"; "the device is practical"; "prevents stealing of car". From these statements what better ad than the following:
   DIAL IGNITION SWITCH SAFE; PRACTICAL; PREVENTS STEALING OF CAR; OF GREAT VALUE TO THE CAR OWNER. I offered in each letter to meet with their research men and work out the device for its adaptation to their own products. In the meantime I'll have to bribe somebody to tell me the difference between a coil and a generator, and between a spark plug and a distributor, so forth."
2. 8/08/35 He wrote: "No results have been had from the ignition switch yet. I suppose that both of the big shots from whom action was hoped allowed some third assistant secretary answer the proposition without getting before that main guy. Third assistant secretaries habitually feel called upon to protect their principals from any inconveniences, even when the principals might wish it otherwise."
3. 2/18/36 He obtained 228-8 on his business.

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