Claim = P (Preamble) + T (Transtion) + B (Body)
ex) 1. An apparatus (P), comprising (T):
A first element X;
A second element Y interconnected with said first element X;
A third element Z interconnected with said second element Y. (B)
1. Preamble P: to introduce statutory class, intended use, or purpose of the invention
- broad and no unnecessary limitation
2. Transition T: to use terms of art
- the broadest, inclusive, open-ended ⇒ comprising; including; containing; characterized by
- intermediate ⇒ consisting essentially of; which consists essentially of
- narrowest, closes-ended ⇒ consisting of
3. Body B : name, distinctive features, cooperation
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