(c)
The different figures shall be arranged without wasting space and clearly
separated from one another.
(d)
The different figures shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic
numerals independently of the numbering of the sheets.
(6)
(a)
A reference sign not mentioned in the description or claims shall
not appear in the drawings, and vice versa.
(b)
The same features, when denoted by reference signs, shall throughout the
application be denoted by the same signs.
(7)
(a)
Subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the drawings shall not contain textual
(b)
A single word such as "water", "steam", "open", "closed" or words such
matter.
as "section on AA" may be used in a drawing.
(c)
In the case of electric circuits, block schematic or flow sheet diagrams, a
few short catchwords may be used.
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(8)
Flow sheets and diagrams shall be considered as drawings.
(9)
All sheets of the drawings shall be numbered in Arabic numerals.
(1)
An abstract shall be so drafted that it can efficiently serve as a scanning tool for
purposes of searching in the particular art.
(2)
(a)
The abstract shall consist of –
(i)
a summary of the disclosure as contained in the description, the
claims, and any drawings, indicating the technical field to which
the invention pertains; and