Sample Patents
Patent Process Summary
A Brief Summary of the Patent Process Whenever we meet with a new client who has not gone through the patent process before (and even when they have), we make sure to give them a brief summary of what they can expect. The patenting process involves multiple steps. Depending on the invention, the prior art […]
One Skilled in the Art: POSITA
The Importance of Stepping Into the Shoes of the Person of Ordinary Skill in the Art (POSITA) All too often patent examiners and patent practitioners give lip service to the importance of the “person of ordinary skill in the art” (“POSITA”) when discussing issues such as obviousness rejections, the meaning of claim terms in litigation, […]
Obvious Design Choice: Another Patent Examiner Catch-All
One particularly frustrating rejection that patent applicants can be faced with is a rejection alleging obviousness based on “design choice.” These rejections arise when one or more elements of an invention are not disclosed in the prior art, but the examiner nonetheless alleges that there are only “minor” differences between the claims and the prior […]
Intended Use: A Patent Examiner Catch-All
In many cases, when patent examiners cannot establish a prima facie case of obviousness using existing prior art, they will turn to “intended use” as a catch-all to try to complete their rejections. Intended use-based rejections can be quite subjective, and as such are subject to abuse. However, with proper arguments, these rejections can be […]
Borrelia Provocation Procedure Kit
U.S. Pat. No. 9,,670,537 B2 to Titan Collaborative Kithe, LLC of Roxbury, VT discloses Lyme infection testing. .
Versatile Robust Construction Toy
U.S. Pat. No. 9,669,324 B2 to Creative Toys, LLC of Hollis, NH discloses a cost effective, structural building set, suitable as a toy.
Installation for Liquid Dough Goods Preparation for Baking
U.S. Pat. No. 9,648,882 B2 to Almerick Holdings Ltd. discloses an apparatus for liquid dough goods preparation .
Spray Gun Trigger
U.S. Pat. No. D786,402S to Worthen Industries, Inc. discloses a Spray Gun Trigger
Disposable Test Sensor with Improved Sampling Entrance
U.S. Pat. No. 9,518,951 to Changsha Sinocare Inc. Discloses a Disposable Test Sensor with Improved Sampling Entrance
Computerized Graphical User Interface
U.S. Pat. No. D765,115 to Shuttersong Incorporated discloses a Computerized Graphical User Interface
Magnetic Defibrillator Training Pad
U.S. Pat. No. 9,373,271 to Petruzziello discloses a Magnetic Defibrillator Training Pad
Solar Collecting Device
U.S. Pat. No. 9,353,974 to Demers discloses a Solar Collecting Device
Pocket Bra System
U.S. Pat. No. 9,295,288 to SherryWear LLC discloses a Pocket Bra System
Fall Protection System
U.S. Pat. No. 9,038,777 to James F. Stearns Company, LLP discloses a Fall Protection System
Hybrid Routing and Forwarding Solution for a Wireless Sensor Network
U.S. Pat. No. 9,036,560 to Chen discloses a Hybrid Routing and Forwarding Solution for a Wireless Sensor Network
Method for Forming Sand Based Jewelry
U.S. Pat. No. 9,009,974 to Dune Jewelry, Inc. discloses a Method for Forming Sand Based Jewelry
Method of Combining Image Files and Other Files
U.S. Pat. No. 9,009,123 to Shuttersong Incorporated discloses a Method of Combining Image Files and Other Files
G-Arm X-Ray Imaging Apparatus
U.S. Pat. No. 8,992,082 to Whale Imaging, INC. discloses a G-Arm X-Ray Imaging Apparatus
Method and Apparatus for Producing a High Level of Disinfection in Air and Surfaces
U.S. Pat. No. 8,975,605 to Neister discloses a Method and Apparatus for Producing a High Level of Disinfection in Air and Surfaces
Advanced Ceramic Catalyst
U.S. Pat. No. 8,841,232 to Borduz discloses an Advanced Ceramic Catalyst
