half on the
left-hand part of
the paper. The
completion of the
description should
be followed by the
words "Having
now particularly
described and
ascertained
my/our said
invention and in
what manner the
same is to be
performed, I/we
declare that what
I/we claim is:"
(after which
should be written
the claim or
claims numbered
consecutively)
(see note below).
The specification
and the duplicate
thereof must be
signed by the
applicant(s) or
NOTE.-The claims must relate to a single invention, must be clear and succinct and his/their agent on
must be fairly based on the matter disclosed in the specification. They should form the last sheet and
in brief a clear statement of that which constitutes the invention. Applicants should dated (thus):
be careful that their claims include neither more nor less than they desire to protect "Dated
by their patent. Any unnecessary multiplicity of claim or prolixity of language
this .......................
should be avoided. Claims should not be made for the efficiency or advantages of day
the invention.
of .......................
19 .............."