How to prepare a utility patent application

Patents offered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) assist in protecting an invention from the fear or getting copied or duplicated. Patents are usually categorized under three different categories depending upon the type of invention. These three categories are utility, design and plant patent. A utility patent protects useful inventions such as new machines, and composition of matter from competition during their development and for several years thereafter. In order to file a utility patent, it is required for the inventors to complete a utility patent application along with the published guidelines that have been mentioned in the USPTO website. However, while filing a utility patent, at times an applicant gets stuck with certain legal complications. Therefore, whenever planning for patent registration, it is essential to hire a patent attorney that carries relevant experience in the desired field and assist you with all your patent related queries. Following these simple steps can help you in filing your patents in a better manner.

  • Initially, you need to write a detailed claim, which describes the invention and also include detailed drawing about the invention. Depending upon the complexity of the invention, there can approximately be twenty claims in an application to cover all the unique qualities of the invention.
  • During the process of patent registration, it is essential to follow all the stringent guidelines that are mentioned in the USPTO website and special attention should be paid on some of the minor details such as the type of ink to be used for filing the application, color, conditions and also the size of the paper. Moreover, there is also a need to include utility patent application transmittal form, which serves as a way to list all the documents that are included in patent filing package.
  • The USPTO also demands the inventor to commit to an oath that the invention created is not duplicated or copied from some resource. Moreover, the oath that you are submitting should also be notarized.
  • Another important document that should be submitted is an application data sheet, which is available as a download from the US Patent Office website. Once the patent has been filed, it requires for the applicant to wait for fourteen months duration before receiving a ruling on your utility patent filing.
  • The patent attorney that you hire to assist you during patent registration, files all the paperwork for you. However, it should be ensured that you hire an experienced and skilled patent attorney.

Some techniques to be followed before purchasing wheels and tires for your vehicle

Wheels are typically referred to as the “rim” and are made of steel or alloy, but aluminium can also be used in designing them. The tire is the actually a rubber that fits over the ends of the wheel. While the wheels normally do not have to be replaced unless they are suffering from severe damages, tires wear out typically over 50,000 miles, depending on the kind of tire you purchase. However, if your wheels get damaged, you may want to consider buying wheels and tires as a set. Fortunately, every tire has special letters and numbers on them that indicate exactly what you’re getting and so you can determine what you requirement is. All you need to do is decipher those numbers and letters.

They are some simple techniques that you need to follow while purchasing wheels and tires for your vehicle. Initially you need to check the width of the tire that your vehicle needs. There is a tire rating that is marked on every tire, which will show you the current size wheel and the tire that are on your vehicle. You just need to simply check the profile of the tires that fits your vehicle and make a purchase accordingly. Another important factor that you need to consider is the tread wear life of the tire. The easiest way to know about the tread life of your tire is by simply asking the tire shop, which can let you know the advertised tread life for the particular tire. The higher the tread life, the harder the tire compound and the longer the tire will last before it needs to be replaced.

Moreover, take your tire specifications to a trusted tire shop to purchase the tires and have the shop mount and balance the wheels and tires onto your vehicle. The tire specifications—including tire size, tread life and speed rating—will almost always determine what type of tire you’ll need to buy. Check your owner’s manual as well as the current tires you have on your vehicle. Stay with your manufacturer’s suggested tire size and speed rating. When you’re looking for higher performance from your car, one of the other options you can explore is aftermarket wheels. They can change the look and feel of your car, as well as offer increased acceleration. You can hire a body shop or mechanic to mount them on your vehicle, or you can do it yourself with the right equipment.

 

 

Benefits of installing Jandy CL580 filters in your swimming pool

Due to the regular exposure to dust and debris, swimming pools can become awful for swimming and cleaning such a large pool regularly is also not easy. Therefore, pool owners usually employ swimming pool filters in their pools, which can keep their pools clean and hygienic. Nowadays, there is huge variety of pool filters available in the market. Some of these brands have been sustaining in this industry from past many years and hold a reputable name in the industry. Jandy and Hayward are two such brands that provide pool filters and many other pool accessories that can keep your swimming pools clean and hygienic. Jandy and Hayward swimming pool filters are categorized into three different types of pool filters that can purchased according to the size of the pool and also the amount of dirt and debris that accumulates in the pool. The three basic types of filters manufactured by them are sand, cartridge and diatomaceous earth.

It might sound counter-intuitive, but fine sand in the sand filters serves as a great cleanser for swimming pools. These filters are capable of cleaning impurities in the water, which might be as small as 40 microns. However, if you are using these filters in your pool, then to kill the bacteria and mildew, you are required to add certain chemicals to the filtered water, but sand water can be helpful in reducing the need for harsh chemicals. Another category of pool filters is cartridge filter, which are useful in cleaning the in-ground as well as the above ground pools by filtering out the debris and tiny dirt particles in the water. However, they are required to be cleaned regularly and the cartridge of the filter is recommended to be changed once in every five years.

Jandy CL580 is also a cartridge filter that is specifically designed for in ground swimming pools and are constructed by making use of durable, corrosion resistant and heavy duty high-tech polymeric materials for long lasting performance. The best part about these filters is that it does not require backwashing and is cleaned by removing the cartridge and soaking it in a filter cleaner for about two hours. Additionally, if the filter is found not to be too dirty, it can simply be cleaned by hosing it off and reinstalling it back again. As mentioned earlier that the cartridges of such filters should be replaced once in every five years but in case of Jandy CL580 filters, you can replace the cartridge depending upon the usage and debris accumulation.

Benefits of wood flooring

Wood floors are becoming quite popular and showcase a formal, beautiful and warm look which is ideal for almost all kinds of rooms. There are many people that prefer wood floors because of the traditional look that they display. However, apart from the beauty and style of these floors that makes your house appealing, there are several other benefits that make these floors a popular option in a number of commercial and domestic buildings. Some of these benefits are:

  • Easy to maintain – the foremost benefit of these floors are that they are quite easy to maintain than carpeting the entire floor. Additionally stains are more or less quite uncommon on these floors as almost all the spills can be easily moped without leaving behind any residue. Wood flooring were not a preferable option in the past, but with the advancement of technology, makes it one of the easiest options for your floors.
  • Affordable – wooden flooring is quite affordable for several reasons. The variety of styles, colors, and materials in hardwood floors make it possible to craft a few very inexpensive options for the budget conscious homeowners. Secondly, these floors hold their worth well as they stand the trial of time both in terms of style and durability. Moreover, when the hardwood starts losing its shine, simply refinish it to restore it to a new look.
  • Environment friendly – Wood flooring are manufactured from a natural and renewable resource. There are certain hardwoods that actually come from recycled barns, buildings or other sources. Additionally, hardwood floors do not collect allergens as the carpets, which make them an excellent option for those who struggle with indoor allergies.
  • Real estate value – the popularity and the durability of the hardwood floors makes them a popular choice in many houses, which gives them a better price in the real estate market. Even homes with carpet covering can get a better price as the new homeowner understands that a little refinishing will make their floors shine again.

Apart from the benefits, there are also varied choices of hardwood floors for homeowners that are willing to employ these floors in their houses. Laminate wood flooring is one such option, which is quite inexpensive, simple to clean and durable when compared with standard hardwood floors. Laminate wooden floorings can be a beautiful addition to the house. They are quite stylish, durable and economical and highly resistant to sunlight, stains and burns. These benefits motivate a number of homeowners to use laminate wooden flooring while reconstructing their house.