I apologize for misspelling your first name Allan... And I wholeheartedly agree because after all, this country thrives with innovators throughout it's relatively short history...
And will continue to do so despite the challenges we are currently facing regarding our lack of native graduating Engineers & Scientists from our education system overall...
That problem will change eventually with the relatively new policies that are promoting and emphasizing math & science learning starting with the elementary and secondary levels... The beauty about the USA is that one can become an inventor, entrepreneur and innovator in science and technology irrespective of their own level of education... More so and without so many restrictions than any other country... Once again Allan, a truly excellent idea/prototype you got there...
My health today is relatively stable so, I'm getting used to where I'm at these days which is way much better than where I was health wise last year by accepting, and being grateful that I'm still alive and living as opposed to just existing... Although, some days can be tougher than others to cope with the limitations I currently have... But I'm starting to see a very faint light at the far end of the present tunnel I'm in... And everyday it seems to get brighter despite the constant pain from my diabetic neuropathy as well as my current breathing restrictions that severely limit my ability to travel because of the higher than average amount of oxygen (6 lpm or liters per minute) I require 24/7 and continuously as opposed to pulse delivery...
I have been going through a pulmonary physical rehabilitation program at a nearby hospital and hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments 3 times a week also which is one of the reasons why I'm being so cautiously optimistic as I look towards the future so I wouldn't count me out just yet.
Btw, I will be praying for your recovery Robert.
Respectfully,
Henry