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Patent Act of 1870

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A quick definition of Patent Act of 1870:

The Patent Act of 1870 was a law in the United States that changed the way inventors applied for patents. Before this law, inventors didn't have to be very specific about what their invention did. But after the law passed, inventors had to list exactly what their invention did and how it was different from other inventions. This made it easier for people to understand what was covered by a patent and what wasn't.

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Definition: The Patent Act of 1870 was a law in the United States that changed the way patents were granted. Before this law, it was not necessary for a patent applicant to provide a detailed list of claims for their invention. This often led to confusion about what the patent actually covered. The Patent Act of 1870 required applicants to provide a clear and specific list of claims for their invention, making it easier to understand what was protected by the patent.

Example: Before the Patent Act of 1870, a patent might be granted for a new type of machine without specifying exactly what parts of the machine were new or different. This could lead to disputes over whether a competitor's machine was infringing on the patent. With the new law, the patent applicant would have to list specific claims, such as "a machine with a new type of gear system" or "a machine that can perform a specific task more efficiently." This made it easier for competitors to understand what was protected by the patent and avoid infringing on it.

Another example: Imagine someone invents a new type of bicycle that is faster and more comfortable to ride. Before the Patent Act of 1870, they might have been able to get a patent for "a new type of bicycle." But with the new law, they would have to list specific claims, such as "a bicycle with a new type of suspension system" or "a bicycle with a more aerodynamic frame." This would make it easier for other inventors to understand what was protected by the patent and come up with their own improvements that did not infringe on it.

Patent Act of 1836 | Patent Act of 1952

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I’ve only gotten my nose pierced as a baby before I got my nose piercing and it was a very mild experience
i was worried it was gonna catch on things and shit but actually w the way the anatomy works it's totally fine
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
like it wasn’t painful or anything and I have no experience w piercings
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
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@jackfrost11770: depending the piercing she had and the activity they would clack. Like she had ones that would be like chains too
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I have a few words to exchange in our native tongue
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babycat
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Yeah but I’m not gonna tape my boobs everyday that seems so annoying
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:13
I am worried a nose piercing would like mess with my cardio even though everyone says no
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Oh shoot hm
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Do you have Discord
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:13
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I’m very confused how would that interfere
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Ща кину свой ник
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Ща кину свой ник
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:14
@babycat: then it sounds like if you get them pierced itll just be a secrete to surprise your future boo with since thy wont be poking out of your shirt
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@jackfrost11770: reynard1 на Дискорде
babycat
10:14
yeah but like is that worth it for me? prob not. I think I like them the way they are
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:15
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: For nose piercing I am thinking the like middle of your nose with the ring kinda thing, think itll like restrict airflow
babycat
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woah you got a word for discord in russian that’s crazy
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