[thackney]

And if the latter, wouldn't you need the scientific validation to take to the patent office with you?

No you don't. You can patent the process without it even working.

[AFreeBird]

I guess you missed the part about the patent office not accepting applications for devices that would, or could be, considered perpetual motion or free energy devices. They've spent too much time with them in the past. The boy that cried wolf thingy.

So you would need scientific validation 1st, before proceeding to the patent office.

It's a logical process in light of previous scams, and all the naysayers.

If they're scammers, it will be revealed. If not, they're taking steps to legitimize it and make some dough. As a capitalist myself, I can't fault them for that.