OM Digital patented a new 28-1200mm f/1.6-4.8 lens for a new ultrazoom compact camera

Asobinet spotted a new patent from OM Digital. It discloses the design for a new 28-1200mm f/1.6-4.8 lens that could be used by a future SP-100 successor. But a patent is yet no guarantee OM Digital will really make such a product. Do you think they should do it?...