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summary of the invention

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A quick definition of summary of the invention:

Summary of the Invention: A summary of the invention is a section in a U.S. patent application that explains what the invention is, how it works, and why it is different from other inventions. This section is important because it helps the patent examiner and others who are searching for similar inventions to understand what makes this invention unique. It is written in a way that is easy to understand, even for children.

A more thorough explanation:

In the context of patents, the summary of the invention is a section in a U.S. patent application that provides a clear and concise description of the nature, operation, and purpose of the invention. The purpose of this section is to help the patent examiner and anyone searching for prior art to understand the unique features of the invention.

For example, if someone invents a new type of smartphone that has a foldable screen, the summary of the invention would describe how the screen works, how it folds, and what benefits it provides to users. This information would help the patent examiner to determine whether the invention is novel and non-obvious, and it would also help other inventors to avoid infringing on the patent.

Another example might be a new type of medical device that uses a unique combination of materials to improve patient outcomes. The summary of the invention would describe how the device works, what materials it uses, and how it differs from existing medical devices. This information would help the patent examiner to determine whether the invention is eligible for a patent, and it would also help doctors and other medical professionals to understand how the device can be used to improve patient care.

Overall, the summary of the invention is an important part of any patent application, as it provides a clear and concise description of the invention's unique features and benefits. By including a well-written summary, inventors can increase their chances of obtaining a patent and protecting their intellectual property.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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.
23:49
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?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
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
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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