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background of the invention

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A quick definition of background of the invention:

The background of the invention is a section in a patent application that explains what field the invention belongs to, what other similar inventions already exist, and what problem the invention solves. It usually has two parts: "Field of the Invention" and "Description of the Related Art." If a reference is included in this section that was created after the invention, it could be seen as an admission of mistake.

A more thorough explanation:

In the context of patents, the background of the invention refers to a section in a U.S. patent application or resulting patent that provides information about the field of art to which the invention belongs, summarizes the existing state of the art, and describes the problem that the invention aims to solve.

The background of the invention section typically includes two subsections: "Field of the Invention" and "Description of the Related Art." The former provides a brief overview of the technical field to which the invention belongs, while the latter describes the existing technologies or solutions that have been developed to address the problem that the invention aims to solve.

It's important to note that any references included in the background of the invention section should be relevant to the invention and predate its date of invention. Including a reference that postdates the invention may be interpreted as an admission of prior art.

Let's say that a company has developed a new type of battery that is more efficient and longer-lasting than existing batteries. In the background of the invention section of their patent application, they would describe the field of battery technology, the challenges that current batteries face, and the existing solutions that have been developed to address those challenges. They might also include references to prior patents or scientific articles that are relevant to their invention.

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babycat
11:28
yeah it’s insane how much better hip flexor stretches can make you feel sometimes
11:28
Probably the most important long term mobility thing you can do
1a2b3c4d26z
11:28
Pigeon stretch GOAT
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
Stretching was probably the biggest factor in becoming elite in my sport tbh
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
well mobility in general
m10
11:29
Nah you wanna be wound up tight like a clock. All your parts working in synchronization, never missing a second.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:30
When I get home I think I will pull up a youtube yoga video and lay out the mat by the fireplace now, feeling guilty I haven't been stretching properly
1a2b3c4d26z
11:30
tighter you are, more potential energy you have. Your body is a spring. It's just physics
m10
11:30
Exactly.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:30
yoga classes stress me out
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:31
W&L put their scholarship info on the portal for those who were admitted 11/12
m10
11:31
Gotta always be ready to release that energy. Like if I am in a fight at the bar, I just gotta bust out a couple punches. No stretching.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:31
the instructor will be like "forget all of the things that youre stressing about" which reminds me of all of the things im stressing about
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:32
I am too competitive to do yoga classes with other people. Try to stretch better or further then hurt myself lmao I am beyond competitive in anything physical.
babycat
11:32
if you guys all pay me to be your lsat tutor I can afford to do Pilates classes
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
hot yoga was fun
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
i loved barre and pilates when i did them together
m10
11:33
Here's an article from Testosterone nation for all you men out there on why stretching is bullshit. https://archive.t-nation.com/training/stretching-is-b-s/
snow
11:36
M so close to crashing out
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:36
@babycat: If the person I am mentoring decides to listen to my advice instead of just discussing my advice I will pay you to tutor her. You seem like a smart, good and well put together person that she can probably learn well from.
babycat
11:37
Aw that’s so sweet Bulbasaur <3
11:39
@m10: stretching absolutely helps with tight tendons lol
11:39
now kiss
m10
11:40
@EvolBunny: Indeed! I am just riffing. Practicing for when I get into Chicago and do standup there on the weekends and get mad pussy.
11:40
You only do cardio on the weekends ;)
babycat
11:40
@m10: I have a friend that does this but he doesn’t get mad pussy
m10
11:40
I'll work that in! Sounds like a good way to segway.
m10
11:41
@babycat: yeah, well unlike 99.99% of people who do standup I will.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:41
To do stand up comedy you have to have fat balls, that is awesome
m10
11:41
Woah, I got little balls. Like Adam Friedland. I ain't no Stavros.
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