- Describe the invention completely
- - State the general purpose
- - Give the general background and how prior art has been advanced
(include citations if available)
- - Describe the construction and operation of the invention.
Identify components in illustrations. If the invention relates to a
new compostion of matter, describe the product in structural form
and the process of making it. Include all test data evidencing
utility.
- Describe possible commercial use, including estimates of quantity and
sales price, if available.
- State reason for applying for a patent as compared to publication of
the invention.
- Identify any party or institution that is interested in filing for a
patent.
- Identify any existing publication or planned publication that
describes the invention, enabling someone skilled in the technology to
make and use it. Include a reprint and citation to identify the
publication.
- Describe and date any sale or public use of the invention. State
whether it was operational or for testing purposes and if there was
intention to maintain the invention in secrecy after the operation
began.
- Provide patent application number, if already filed.
- Sign and date the disclosure. The supervisor reads and signs the
disclosure in order to certify the accuracy of the statements.
- Complete and attach the Certification of Invention form (available
from the Transfer Officer).
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