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A quick definition of open-ended claim:

An open-ended claim is a statement in a patent that describes the unique features of an invention and defines the extent of the patent's protection. It contains a list of elements that are not exclusive, meaning that other similar elements can also be included. This type of claim is different from closed-ended claims, which limit the scope of the patent to a specific list of elements, and nearly closed-ended claims, which limit the scope but do not exclude close analogues. Open-ended claims provide broader protection for inventors, but they must be carefully crafted to avoid loopholes that infringers can exploit.

A more thorough explanation:

An open-ended claim is a type of patent claim that contains a nonexclusive list of elements, usually introduced by the phrase "consisting of." This means that a later patent applicant cannot avoid infringement by simply adding an analogue to the list.

  • A patent claim for a new type of bicycle tire that includes a list of materials "consisting of rubber, nylon, and Kevlar."
  • A patent claim for a new type of smartphone that includes a list of features "consisting of a touch screen, camera, and GPS."

These examples illustrate how an open-ended claim can provide some flexibility in defining the scope of a patent, while still protecting the inventor's rights to the listed elements. However, it also means that competitors may be able to create similar products that include additional elements not listed in the claim.

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20:56
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
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
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
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??
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Dkk
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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