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A quick definition of alternative expression:

Alternative expression: In a patent claim, it means using two or more things that do the same job. For example, instead of saying "iron" or "steel," you can say "magnetic material." This was not allowed before, but now it is okay as long as it is clear and not confusing.

A more thorough explanation:

An alternative expression is a term used in patents to describe two or more elements or limitations that perform the same function. For example, a patent claim may include the phrase "iron, steel, or other magnetic material" to describe materials that can be used in a particular invention.

Previously, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office did not allow alternative expressions in patent claims. However, this policy has changed, and alternative expressions are now permitted as long as they do not create any uncertainty or ambiguity about the scope or clarity of the claims.

Here is an example of how alternative expressions can be used in a patent claim:

Claim 1: A device for measuring temperature, comprising a sensor made of iron, steel, or other magnetic material.

In this example, the alternative expression "or other magnetic material" allows for flexibility in the materials that can be used in the sensor, as long as they have magnetic properties.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
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23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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