I seriously doubt that there could be patent issues as the TID's aesthetics and material are completely different, as is the fact that the Porcupine utilizes the device as a component of the bezel and not an aftermarket addition therefore they have altered the idea far enough away from the GG&G product to avoid legal recourse. Maybe they are just too Buddy, Buddy with GG&G to step on toes.
The other pic was found on a HK site (Supreme Co.) so I assumed it was an pan-Asian release.
I still would like a spare carrier like that.
Later,
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