I thought I would share this with all of you have not checked out the BLM for awhile. "In November, 1998 the GLO automation process will be expanded to include "serial" patent records issued after June 30, 1908. This expanded effort will also include records for the western states. Over 1.24 million "serial" patents will be added to the web site during the next three years." http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/