honestly, i don't care if it was his design or not. the design is not complicated and anyone could make the thing if they had the tools. you can't just say someone stole it with no proof, either. that's the same typical kung fu cult **** we hear all the time. the dummy is pretty awesome. it was hard to put together and the screws could have been about a quarter of an inch longer, but all in all, it's an invaluable tool if you're in an apartment. i've loved it so far.