 
PATENT EASE

Wayne Hoss

**Patent Ease**

**By Wayne Hoss**

**Patent Ease**

By Wayne Hoss

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2012 Wayne Hoss

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# Contents

Chapter One: Important Tricks of the Trade

Chapter Two: I Have an Idea for an Invention! Now What?

Chapter Three: How to do Your Own Patent Search for Free!

Chapter Four: How to Protect Your Invention

Chapter Five: Learn the Basics. Hints, Tips, & Tricks

Chapter Six: Detailed Specification of the Invention

Chapter Seven: Finishing Up

Forms

Steps Chart of the Detailed Specifications of the Invention

Questions & Answers (Q & A Sheets)

Faith & determination

If you have a dream, deep in your heart

Hold on to it with a strong, mighty grip

Don't let the negativity of others tear it apart

Walk tall in confidence, careful not to trip

I've heard it said that dreamers live forever

Now with understanding I realize it is true

For they always leave a part of themselves here

So that in our memories their message gets through

Not the dreamer's body, but their work lives forever

In their struggle to be noticed by me, and you

They never give up, or give into the weather

Working hard on that dream, unlike so few

Remember my friend this lesson that I've learned

Disbelievers laughed at Noah, Edison, and Wright bros. too!

So now you know the more they laugh, less to be concerned

This merely confirms that the road you travel is true!

If you listen to your heart you'll soon see

Your happiness and self confidence grow

You'll be happy regardless the outcome of destiny

Satisfied that you gave it you're best you'll know;

"A young seed not planted surely won't grow"

By: Wayne Hoss

# Chapter One

Important Tricks of the Trade

Welcome to the uncomplicated world of Patent Ease ™, where we make writing a patent easy. So you have an idea for an invention right? Silly me! Of course you do or you wouldn't be reading this book right now! Now that you have an idea for an invention, where do you go from here? How can you protect yourself so that nobody else can steal your invention? What if someone else thinks of the same invention somewhere else in the world at about the same time that you did, what steps can you take to ensure that your patent goes through first?

Before I get into answering those questions and many more, please note the importance of the extra resources included with this book to help you along the way, such as a Walk-through Chart at the end of this introduction named "Patent Ease Steps Chart".

The "Q&A Sheets" (Questions and Answers) are also of the utmost importance, so please print them up along with the Steps Chart before starting chapter two of this book, you will need them throughout this patent process. If you do not have a printer, or if it is out of ink, then you can write the answers down on a separate piece of paper, and keep those answers handy for use in chapter six.

The section titled "Blank Forms" is just as the name implies; it contains some of the blank forms that you will need to get you started right away, and you will find them in the back of this book.

The first thing to print is the "Patent Ease Steps Chart" Next you will need to print out all of the pages of the "Q&A Sheets" (Questions & Answers) on the pages following the Steps Chart, at the end of this introduction. It is one of the most important steps of this entire process.

I know that you must be mortified at the very thought of writing your own patent, but do not panic, relax and enjoy the simplicity of this new book Patent Ease! ™ Which makes the patent process so simple that one reader said this after reading the book: "I just loved the little bits of humor that you put throughout the whole book; it really helped me to loosen up and enjoy the patent process. You made it so easy to understand that I believe even a child could write their own patent with the help of your book!" He is still bragging to everyone about this book, and I hope that you will as well.

Writing your own patent application is your best bet financially if you can't afford to pay an expensive patent attorney. If you have already contacted a few patent attorneys, you no doubt found out that the patent search alone can cost anywhere between five hundred up to about two thousand dollars or more, but don't sweat it my friend, you can do it yourself for free, with the help of this book, "How to do your own Patent Search for Free" is included in this book at no additional cost. See chapter three.

In fact; that price is just for the patent search alone. The actual patent itself costs thousands of dollars. If you have contacted a patent attorney, or talked to anyone at all that really knows what they are talking about, then I would imagine that you have heard a couple of statements like this "Only a fool writes his own patent!" Or perhaps you have heard this "If you word just one thing wrong in a patent somebody could steal it from you!"

Let me start by saying that, for the most part, both statements are true (to an extent), but that's why you bought this book; because you are not a fool and you do realize that you need help getting your invention from an idea in your head to a legal patent and then finally to the marketplace.

Second of all, yes! If you are not very careful when writing the patent, then it is true that somebody can literally come along and steal your invention "so to speak" by changing just one word, or one little detail in it. That is why I explain in depth the tricks and tips of how to get around such trickery.

I must tell you that I agree one hundred percent that you should go to a licensed patent attorney if you can afford it. But how many of us in this world have thousands of dollars just lying around somewhere. That's right! If you had that kind of money to throw around you would not be reading this book right now!

Now for the good news! That saying in which I mentioned earlier "Only a fool writes his own patent" well, that's the good news; you are reading that fools book right now!  "How can that be good news?" you might ask.

Because not only have I written one patent successfully, but I have written several patents for myself and others as well, such as for the pastor of my church and even a local contractor, as well as others here in town. Let me take a little weight off of your shoulders here by giving you a few of my qualifications.

Not only have I been successful at writing my own patents as well as many others, but I have also dared to venture into several other areas of business that some people would warn you are a challenge, if not almost impossible to conquer, such as the Real Estate Exam.

For example; several years ago when I stood in a long line of people waiting impatiently to take our tests for a Real Estate License, I listened to some of the conversations around me. The woman right beside me asked a man next to her "What test is this for you?" she then added "it's my third!" to which he replied "This is the fourth try for me".

She said "I know, this test is hard isn't it?" he replied "My brother-in-law said this is one of the hardest tests there is out there to take, even harder than taking the test to become a licensed contractor." Before I knew it someone said "it's my fourth time too!" Then another chimed in and said "it's my third", and yet again I heard a voice say "Oh it's my third try" and another voice says "this is my fifth attempt at passing this Real Estate Exam!"

I would like to tell you fans of mine that are reading this book right now that I just laughed at all of them and said something to the effect of "What, this test? It's a breeze!" Which perhaps might make you breathe an even bigger sigh of relief thinking that my confidence is even more assurance that I have the knowledge and the confidence which could ultimately help guide you to the riches that you so hope to gain in this endeavor of yours with your new invention.

However; as much as I would love to give you that re-assurance, I would be lying to myself and to you as well (which I would never do) if I did so. The truth of the matter is that I was thinking about getting back into my car and getting a head start on the two hour drive back home.

I spent over one thousand dollars buying books, practice exams, and other materials to practice for this exam, and spent months reading, and practicing. Even though I can't remember one test that I have ever failed, I must admit that after hearing all of those people talking about failing their previous tests, not only once, but several times, a blanket of fear and self doubt began to blanket over me.

Gloom and despair started shadowing over me like the smog in China as I stood there thinking "Great, there's no way in hell that I am going to pass this test!" I heard one woman say "Yeah, this is my fourth time too! Has anyone here ever passed this test?"

I shook my head from left to right as quickly as I could as if trying to shake a bug out of my ear and sighed in disbelief at how stupid that question was. Obviously not one single person in that entire line had passed that test or they wouldn't be standing there to take it again! Hello!

Just then the door flew open and even though I had considered walking off and not taking the test, knowing that I probably didn't have a chance in hell after hearing about how many times all of the other people had failed the test, I began walking in with the others, because (as much as I hate to admit it) the stupid woman had somehow unknowingly given me just a little glimmer of hope.

To make a long story short, even though I still had doubts about the test, I passed it with flying colors that day - my first time! I also, a few years later, took a course at a Microsoft approved college to become a Certified Computer Technician for repairing the hardware and/or software related problems of a computer.

The courses that I took were to get me certified as an A+ Certified Professional for the repair of computers as well as the course for an M.C.S.A. (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) for networks and so forth, and I can proudly say that I graduated the top of my class. In fact; a couple of the instructors there said that I should have been the one teaching the class, because they learned more from me than I did from them.

Not only that, but this so-called fool has also in his lifetime managed a local Radio Shack store (as well as a thrift store and a few restaurants), been a dental technician, a welder, a published author, a book keeper, as well as a few other jobs. Let's put it this way; I have always accomplished anything that I have ever set out to do. In fact, this is not my first book, my last book "A Sermon to Remember" by: Wayne Hoss

Now that I have lifted most of that weight off of your shoulders, let's remove the rest of it shall we? When I decided to write my own patent many years ago, I read several books on the subject (thousands of pages) and studied for many months.

Upon finishing my very first patent, I had it double checked by a legally certified patent attorney whom upon checking it said these magnificent words to me "I can't believe that you wrote this patent on your own; I could not have done a better job had I written it for you myself!"

Now that we have lifted the rest of that weight off of your shoulders, there is something that I need for you to do. I want nothing but the best for you, and in order to get the best results for you I need you to promise me that as soon as you finish reading this introduction you will print out the "Q&A Sheets" which are on the next few pages (right after the Steps Chart) Before reading chapter two, and be sure to answer the questions completely to the best of your knowledge. It's only a few quick questions, but they will come in handy later on.

It is imperative that you do this right now, before reading the rest of this book, and I will tell you why. I need you to answer the questions while your mind is fresh. Don't wait until you finish reading this book, because your mind will be so invested in memorizing all of the tips and tricks that you will learn (not to mention all of the other hints and information) that you may very well forget something important about your invention and leave something out of the patent, only to say later on "Oh my God! How did I forget that?"

Remember that you must convince the patent examiner (an employee of the patent office whom examines your patent application) that your invention is a new and original idea, and that there is nothing anywhere in the world like it, keeping in mind that the one single detail that you leave out could be the cause of your patent being rejected or even leave it open for a ruthless patent thief.

Please don't worry, you'll be just fine. Besides; these forms are not a part of the actual patent itself; they are simply an important little helper that we will use later on in this book. Here we go! Please print "Q&A Sheets" out now. If you prefer, you could even jot the answers down on a separate piece of paper as long as you keep it handy.

Please answer all of the questions to the best of your ability, leaving nothing out. Remember that the more detail you write down about your idea/invention now, the less you will have to rack your brain during the patent process. After you finish answering the questions, you can start reading the rest of this book. Thank you for your reading Patent Ease!

Steps Chart of the Detailed Specifications of the Invention

A.) Title of the Invention ((The name of your invention goes here)

B.) Cross Reference (related to the application)

C.) Background of the Invention

1.) Field of the Invention (This invention relates to) Here you put the answers from your "Q&A Sheets" where you wrote what categories your invention relates to)

2.) Prior Art (Description of the related technology) Describe in detail the prior art/or the technology used in the past. Make mention of any and all previous technologies used.

D.) Summary of the Invention (include objects and advantages of your new invention) Here is where you simply discuss problems in the past and how your new idea/invention solves these problems. What were some of the problems with the past techniques used and how do you feel that your invention overcomes those problems?

E.) Brief description of the drawings (Here you describe your drawings and their objects) A list of drawings that you plan to add to your patent application with a brief description of each.

Example:

Fig. 1 is an Engine block

Fig. 2 is a Crankshaft

F.) List of Reference Numbers

This is simply the list of reference numbers of the objects and parts in the drawings that you have made in regards to your new invention. Here in this section you simply detail what each reference in each of your drawings is pointing to.

Here your pages simply contain the drawing name (such as Fig. 1) and the reference number of a particular part or object that you made the reference to in that drawing.

Example:

Fig. 1 reference number 1 is a motor

Fig. 2 reference number 6 is a shaft

G.) Detailed description of the Invention (A complete and detailed description of the invention)

H.) Operation of the Invention (How the invention operates)

1.) Structural Aspects of the Invention (List the structural aspects)

2.) Operational Aspects of the Invention (List the operational aspects)

I.) Description and Operation of the Invention

J.) Conclusion, Ramification, and Scope

Here in this section, you simply sum it all up "so to speak" and discuss (or summarize) your inventions advantages and alternative physical forms that it can take. Important! Be sure to indicate that it should NOT be limited to form.

K.) Claims

L.) Abstract

Forms to be filled out

M.) Patent Application Declaration (P.A.D.)

N.) Small Entity Declaration (S.E.D.)

O.) Disclosure Document Reference Letter (to tie the application to any previously filed documents.)

P.) Information Disclosure Statement

Q.) Cover Letter

R.) Self Addressed Return Post Card & Postage Stamp

S.) Transmittal Letter & Fee Transmittal Forms (PTO/2038)

T.) All drawings

U.) Big size mailing envelope & postage stamp

# Chapter Two

I Have an Idea for an Invention! Now What?

A few years ago (actually it was more than just a few years ago when I wrote my first patent, back in 2002) I came up with an incredible idea for an invention; one that was just way too good to let go of and forget like those in the past.

The problem was, "Where do I go from here?" I thought to myself, and "How do I market it?" I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that it was an excellent idea for an invention, and in fact was (in my opinion) desperately needed throughout the whole world.

My invention was one that relates to recycling, something that would help our mother earth and undoubtedly have a huge global impact on reducing the dreaded green house effect and global warming. However, I was stuck with the same dilemma that most people are stuck with whom have come up with an idea for an invention; "Where do I go from here?"

I had never really entertained the idea of being an inventor until a couple of weeks back while sitting in my doctors office waiting impatiently for my name to be called, I picked up a magazine and started reading it.

I was mainly just skimming through the book and checking it out, and then when I was just about to set it back down, this one particular article caught my eye when I glanced at the heading, so I just had to read it. This small article discussed some facts about becoming an inventor and the great rewards one could achieve by doing so. I was a welder at the time, and to be honest about it, any job or profession that would get me out of that hot sun was appealing to me.

I would be standing on my feet all day with not only the hot sun beating down on my head as I leaned over welding, but the heat from the hot welds attacking me from the other side, adding even more heat for me to endure. So you can imagine how awestruck I was when I read a piece of that article that said something to the effect of this:

All that a person has to do in order to be set for life, "so to speak", is to invent one thing that people in the world really needed or could use, and then you would be a millionaire. Then the article went on to say that the man whom lived next door to Donald Trump became a millionaire when he put a little piece of cotton on a stick and named it "baby swabs" which was renamed Q-Tips by Johnson and Johnson when they paid him millions of dollars for his patent.

That's right! What you are thinking this very moment after reading that, is probably the exact same thing that I was thinking when I read the article. I was astonished, literally blown away by the fact that all a man had to do to be set for the rest of his life and live next door to Donald Trump, having millions of dollars tucked away safely in the bank, was to put cotton on a stick.

How marvelous! Here is one of the most important things that you will learn from this book. You do not have to sell your patent to anyone if you do not want to. You can keep fifty-one percent and sale the remaining forty-nine percent to a company (or investor) making you the main share holder of the patent, and rather than making a onetime profit from selling your idea/invention you can make money from it indefinitely.

At that very moment I was sold on the idea of becoming an inventor. I racked my brain all that day trying to think of a good invention, but to no avail. It wasn't until a couple of weeks later that I came up with a brainstorm, that being the invention that I mentioned earlier.

Now my main goal in this book is to help you learn how to write your own patent as quickly and easily as humanly possible, in as short of time as I possibly can. I seem to have this gift of taking thousands of pages of something that I have learned, like computer programming, and putting it all in a smaller book of a hundred pages or less. So I will not waste your time talking about me, I merely wanted to get you up to speed here.

All right my friends, now that I have got you up to speed, let's get on to the good part of this book. The part you are really interested in; how to write your own patent.

So here we are, you are at the same point now, that I was back then, sitting there with a great idea for an invention and asking myself "Where do I go from here?" and "How can I get my idea started?" and/or "How do I get my idea/invention patented?"

After calling around and doing a lot of research, I found out that before you can even get a patent started, you are supposed to do a patent search to make sure that someone else has not already thought of that idea/invention and patented it.

A patent search is basically a search through all existing patents to make sure that your idea/invention has not already been patented by someone else. After all; you would not want to spend a bunch of money on your idea/invention only to find out that it was all for nothing. It would be fruitless to pay the patent office for a patent that will only be rejected simply because you did not do your home work.

Unfortunately after calling a few Patent Attorneys I found out that the cheapest price that I could get a patent search done for was about five hundred dollars minimum (and that was way back in 2002). Lucky for me that upon more investigating I found out that a person could optionally decide to do their own patent search.

That's right! You do not have to hire an expensive patent attorney in order to do a patent search. You can simply go online to the patent office website at http://www.uspto.gov and click on the patent search link to let the patent office's server query the search for you.

Note:

This step is very important and it is absolutely crucial that you take your time and conduct your patent search according to the suggestions stated below:

Keep in mind that I too, just as you will be doing in this step, went through these steps in the patent search and I was nervous (just as you may be) as I typed in my search words and hit the enter button on the keyboard to begin the search.

As I watched the search begin, I grew increasingly nervous and impatient as I hoped that the search would not find any patents like mine. However, do not be lax in your search and if the first search does not turn anything up, do not jump up and down with joy claiming "victory!" and then move on to the next step of this manual.

Remember that it would not only be very embarrassing to start marketing your idea/invention only to find out that your product is already out there because someone beat you to the patent, but even more importantly, you will be out all the time and money that you have invested in it up to that point!

Including patent filing fees, fee's from anything that you may have had notarized, all the time and money spent on perfecting and building your prototype, money spent researching, building, ordering and contracting units to be manufactured and marketed, not to mention the possibility of one or more lawsuits for infringing on somebody else's patent and/or lawsuits by any investors, contractors, businesses, etc... that you may have included in your new business endeavor.

So please do as I have suggested in this book and take your time, be patient, as some searches may take a little longer than others. Be assertive and alert, especially paying close attention to any results that may come up in the results of the search engine.

Coming up with one or more hits "so to speak" does not necessarily mean that it's the end of the road. It is not the end of the game for you! Odds are that at least one (if not many) hits will be displayed by certain keywords that you have entered, but they will more than likely NOT be a problem for you.

It is very common to have several hits come up on some keywords that you have entered, but upon reading about those patents you will more than likely notice that those particular patents are not even remotely close to your idea/invention, so you are still good to go!

It is also important to note that if you do indeed uncover a patent that is closely related to your particular idea/invention, that it is still very possible to get your patent if there are any differences in the two of them, no matter how slight.

Most people are probably unaware of the fact that you can steal "so to speak" another patent simply by changing as little as one single word in the patent, or by improving on the existing patent (making it better).

That's right! Have you ever been using a tool, device, or machine of some kind and found a way to make it work better, perhaps by modifying a part or two? If so, then you could legally get a patent on your "New and Improved" version of the said patent.

Well, enough talk, let's get our feet wet and test the water. We are ready to move on to the next chapter which is where we will begin the first step of this book and do a patent search as outlined in that chapter. If skipping the patent search then move on to chapter four.

Note: Again, I strongly advise you not to skip this step. The only reason that you might have to skip the patent search is if you are not on the internet right now, in which case you could probably go to your local library and use the internet.

# Chapter Three

How to do Your Own Patent Search for Free!

So you decided to "Man-up" so to speak (or "Woman-up", which ever the case may be) and tackle the patent search on your own, to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars, rather than hiring an expensive patent attorney. Kudos' to you! Bravo even! Many people today prefer to save some money and do the patent search themselves, and with today's technology it could not be much easier.

In the past, before there even was an internet, an individual literally had to go to the patent office or one of its repositories and do a long and tedious search manually. Thank God for computers and the World Wide Web (internet).

Like I said earlier in this book, you simply go online to the patent office website at http://www.uspto.gov and let their server do all of the hard work for you. Before we begin though, I must once again impress upon you the importance of this process as I stated earlier in this book, so here it is one more time:

Note: Every now and again I may repeat something that you have already read, I promise that it will not be very often, but the reason for this is to burn these most important steps into your mind. Like I said, it will only be a couple of times, but you can be assured that I am doing this for your sake.

This step is very important and it is absolutely crucial that you take your time and conduct your patent search according to the suggestions stated below, keep in mind that I too, just as you will be doing in this step, went through these steps in the patent search and I was nervous (just as you may be) as I typed in my search keywords and hit the enter button on the keyboard to begin the search. As I watched the search begin I watched nervously and impatiently and hoped that the search would not find any patents like mine.

However please do not be lax in your search and if the first search does not turn up anything jump up and down with joy claiming "victory!" and then move on to the next step of this manual. Remember that it would not only be very embarrassing to start marketing your idea/invention only to find out that your product is already out there because someone beat you to the patent.

Even more importantly you will be out all of the time and money that you have invested up to this point, including patent filing fees, fee's from anything that you may have had notarized, all of the time and money spent on perfecting and building your prototype, money spent researching, building, ordering and contracting units to be manufactured and marketed, not to mention the possibility of one or more lawsuits for infringing on somebody else's patent (idea/invention) and/or lawsuits by any investors, contractors, businesses, etc... that you may have included in your new business endeavor.

So, do as suggested in this book and take your time, be patient, as some searches may take a little bit longer than others. Be assertive, alert, especially paying close attention to any results that may come up in the results of the search engine.

Coming up with one or more hits "so to speak" does not necessarily mean it's the end of the road. It is not the end of the game for you! Odds are that at least one (if not many) hits will be displayed by certain keywords that you have entered but they will more than likely not be a problem for you.

It is very common to have several hits on some of the keywords that you have entered, but upon reading about them you will more than likely notice that these particular patents are not even remotely close to your idea/invention, so you are good to go!

Here we go! We are finally getting our feet wet. Please read the suggestions that I have given you below to ensure a much more useful and accurate search of your new idea/invention, and by the way; Good Luck!

Suggestions:

I'm sure that I do not need to tell you this; I mean after all, you were smart enough to buy this awesome book, but for the sake of the young adults reading this book, the first rule is please do not try to do a patent search using the name of your idea/invention if it is something like "Bob's bobbers".

To look up Bob's bobbers you must insert main words that describe your invention and it objects, the most important aspects of it, (also known as Keywords) into the search box, such as "bobbers" or better yet, use the keywords "fishing bobbers". Do not put your name just because you want to name your business "Bob's bobbers", at this particular step of the process your name is not needed and there must be millions of people in the world named Bob and you do not want that million added to your search.

If you only put the word "bobbers" into the search engine you would also get patents from the wrong categories, such as "sewing bobbers", literally hundreds, if not thousands, of stuff with the same keyword but unrelated to your particular invention. The key to using not only this search engine correctly, but other search engines like Google as well, is to use only descriptive words that best describe what you are searching for, such as the type of object it is.

For instance; if your invention were a transmission shift cable, then you would type these words into the search engine: "automotive transmission shift cable". Do not type the words "shift" and "cable" by themselves or you are likely to get bike shift cables, motorcycle shift cables, lawn mower shift cables, and so on. You want to be as precise and descriptive as possible, but do not type unnecessary words or long sentences such as "I am looking for shift cables for automotive transmissions".

Instead, type only the important keywords automotive shift cables + transmission "Hey, easy with those curve balls buddy!" You are probably thinking to yourself, or "Hey, what the hell is that math symbol for addition doing in there?" What I did here is known as "Narrowing your search results".The more details that you provide to the search engine, the more useless junk that gets filtered out.

By the way, if using the plus sign always put a space before and after it. Here is an example: Example: Water + Bottle Note that rather than putting "automotive shift cables + transmission" I could have just as easily put in the search box "transmission shift cables + automotive". Either way is fine; however, make sure that you put the categories in their perspective order to save yourself a lot of time and headaches. First put the main subjects (or objects) category such as "automotive" otherwise you will get tons of hits that you do not want, and believe me, it's a lot!

Make the search description as short as possible, short and to the point! Like I said earlier in this book; leave out any and all useless slang and/or undescriptive terms. If my invention were for instance a wrist watch, what type is it? Quartz, Crystal, Men's, Women's? All of those questions need to be answered and kept as short and descriptive as humanly possible. If you simply typed the word "watches" in the search box you would have tons of patents to read (so that you could determine whether your patent would infringe on someone else's patent)

Like I said, if you enter the word watches, you would get stop watches, men's watches, women's watches, etc... and I am sure that you do not want to have to read patents on stop watches when your invention is a wrist watch. So always remember; to be effective in your searches and get only patents closely related to yours, rather than reading a bunch of patents for nothing, be descriptive, but short and to the point.

Better safe than sorry! I like to call this the "Better safe than sorry!" approach. To save yourself a lot of headaches, time and money, as well as embarrassment during the search, do not assume that your idea/invention must not have been patented yet just because your first search came up empty.

While it is true that searches which turn up nothing are a good sign, do not claim "victory!" and all together stop searching. It is better to be safe, rather than sorry and losing all the time, effort, and the money that you have invested into your idea/invention only because your search failed to turn up an existing patent.

For instance; my first patent (which is included with this book as an example for you to go by) was an invention that I called the "In Home Recycling Center/Trash Separator"™", so I did my search using several main category keywords such as "trash separator", and "recycling center", as well as "recycling unit" After that I tried "recycling", and after that I tried other keywords that I thought some inventors may have used instead, such as "trash collection", "trash separation" and so on.

Well, you get the idea. Just because an individual patented it with a different description or name, does not mean that you can patent yours. What matters is whether the object and/or processes are exactly the same. I too was at this step that you are at now, and that is why I know it is tempting to cheat yourself and take the first results that come up empty and claim victory, but I knew that if I did not dig deeper it could cost me a lot of heartaches and money in the long run.

Also of great importance is to save (print out or save to a file) any related patents that are close to yours so that you can include them with your patent application, along with an argument (explanation) of why you feel that your idea/invention does not infringe on that particular idea/invention, making sure to point out every specific detail in the differences between the two and why you do not feel that it relates to your particular idea/invention.

Well, what more can I say other than carry on soldier and good luck in your search. If you have any other questions or problems you will find tons of help at the Patent Office's website at http://www.uspto.gov Also, before you move on to the next chapter you might want to document your invention to protect yourself, such as I did in 1992 when I started my first patent. See the example on the next page.
CHRONOLOGY

Dec 9, 1992

I Wayne Hoss decided on June 11, 1992 that too much recyclable material was being discarded and wasting good land at landfill sites, so I talked to my parents about my idea for an In Home Recycler™, which I also refer to as the "In Home Recycling Center / Trash Separator™" on that day my idea for the In Home Recycler™ was born. I sat down at the kitchen table and drew my first illustration (drawing) of the invention.

As I continually documented my invention, I drew a new illustration of the In Home Recycler™, signed it and dated it, then sent it back to myself as a temporary form of protection.

Today, June 19, 1992 I have completed what I feel is a good computer drawing which is being sent to the U.S Patent Office, with a Utility Patent Application, a written description, a claim, a declaration and a filing fee.

The In Home Recycler™.....The way of the future!

Signed:

Date:

# Chapter Four

How to Protect Your Invention

There are several ways in which to protect your idea/invention, including one way that very few people know about and I always use it as an extra form of protection, even if I do intend to get a patent immediately. What is the secret tip?

Suppose that you are out of work due to a corporate lay-off, or a lay-off at the factory or something of the sort, and there is absolutely no way that you could afford to pay for a patent at this time; yet you still want to protect your invention until you can come up with the money. All that you have to do is write up (or fill out the form included with this book) a "Declaration of Invention" and do as instructed below:

After filling out a Declaration of Invention form (or even writing one out yourself) double check it to make sure that you have signed and dated it, put it in an envelope along with any drawings, schematics, or any other sort of attachments that describe it in great detail (the drawings are simply pictures that you draw detailing its size, shape, dimensions, parts (or Objects), etc... anything that you can think of that gets the point across as to what your invention is and/or how it works.

After putting everything in an envelope, address the letter to and from yourself, just like any other letter that you would send to someone else, the only difference is that you are mailing it back to yourself. Put a postage stamp on it and mail it off as soon as possible.

Warning! Do not open the envelope ever! As long as you put the letter up in a safe place after the mailman delivers it, and never open it, it will stand up in court almost like a real patent, but if the seal is broken on the envelope it is basically useless.

Also please keep in mind that it is safer to apply for the patent rather than use this method, I can't guarantee that if you went to court the judge would rule in your favor if in fact the other person started a patent application and you did not. Only the judge can decide that. So if indeed you can afford between one hundred to two hundred dollars start your patent application. The last one that I did for a friend a few years ago cost only around one hundred and thirty dollars.

I only told you about this method in case you are out of work and want to start on your invention anyway. This is only a temporary fix until you get back to work. So use this method at your own risk.

The reason this method is allowed is because that when the letter is stamped by the post office it acts as a kind of validation of the date and proves that the contents were enclosed in the envelope on such and such date, thereby proving that you thought of this invention first (if indeed you did, and the date stamped by the post office is before the date of proof that the other party has as proof that they first thought of the invention)

I have included several examples to give you an idea of how to fill out a "Declaration of Invention" form, or write one up for yourself, as well as a couple of blank examples on the next few pages that you can fill out and print up at your own convenience.

Declaration of Invention

I (Put your name here) do hereby declare that I am the sole inventor of this idea/invention titled (put the name of your idea/invention here) and to the best of my knowledge there is no other idea/invention(s) or patents like it. The actual date of conception or date that I first conceived of, or thought of the said idea/invention is (put the date you first thought of your idea/invention here) and the name of the individual(s) whom I first related my idea/invention to (if applicable) along with any and/or all details is: (put the name of anyone you told about your idea/invention here) and the date that I contacted them was (Put the date you told them here)

As the sole inventor, I claim my idea/invention as my intellectual property. The said invention fits into the category of intellectual property because it was the said inventors own and original idea in which he intends to patent said invention as well as any, and all processes, product names, and/or trademarks, including but not limited to the unique name of (Put the name (title) of your invention here), as well as the unique business method of operation which has much value in the marketplace.

Date:

Inventors Name:

Inventors Address:

Witnessed by: (If Applicable)

Inventors Signature:

Witness Signature:

Declaration of Invention (Sample)

As a below-named inventor, I declare that: My residence, post office address and citizenship are as stated below next to my name: That I believe I am the original and sole inventor of the design entitled: In Home Recycling Center / Trash Separator™ which is described and claimed in the attached specification; that I have reviewed and understand the contents of the attached specification, including the claim, that I do not know and do not believe that the same was ever known or used in the United States of America before my invention thereof or patented or described in any printed publication in any country before my invention thereof, or more than one year prior to this application; that said design has not been patented or made the subject of an inventor's certificate issued before the date of this application in any country foreign to the United States of America on any application filed by me or my legal representatives or assigns more than six months prior to this application, and that no application for a patent or inventor's certificate on this design has been filed by me or my legal representatives or assigns in any country foreign to the United States of America except as follows: None.

I further declare that all statements made herein of my own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true, and further that these statements were made with the knowledge that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine and imprisonment, or both, under section 1001 of title 18 of the United States Code, and that such willful false statements may jeopardize the validity of the application of any patent issuing thereon.

Signed:

Residence: Citizenship: United States of America

Declaration of Invention (Sample)

I Wayne Hoss do hereby declare that I am the sole inventor of Cyber Related Advertising on the internet. This is Voice Advertising on at least one web site which I personally call "Cyber Sound Voice Advertising™".

I thought of this invention on 04/01/2002 and related my idea of said invention to this Guy, whom will be a joint and equal partner in the said business in which we fully intend to patent and begin marketing under the name of "Cyber Sound Internet Voice Advertising™" or "Internet Voice Advertising™" as soon as possible.

As a form of protection until we get a patent, which we plan on doing as soon as possible, this Declaration of Invention shall be mailed back to ourselves after being notarized, with an accompanying disk containing a "Cyber Sound Voice Advertising™" Demo.

Today's Date: 05/03/2002

Inventor:

Inventor's Signature:

Witness:

Witness Signature:

Tip 2:

Another way to protect your idea/invention, also the safest, is to patent it (which is obviously your intention; otherwise you would not be reading this book right now). Granted, this is an intimidating option to most people, because they know that you are supposed to hire an expensive patent attorney to do the patent for you, and that is highly recommended by me as well.

However, the average person cannot afford to pay the thousands of dollars this requires, when I last consulted a patent attorney years ago (back in 2002) the prices were as follows:

$4500 Retainer Fee (to be applied towards the preparation of the Patent Application)

$3500 on completion of Preliminary Patent Drawings

$3500 on completion of Preliminary Detailed Written Specification

$1875 for a patent search

Geese Louise! That was way back in the year 2002 (May 17, 2002). I do not know the prices these days because I have been writing my own patents since 2002. I was going to look up the prices on the internet for you, but I am getting to be an old man and I'm afraid that my heart just couldn't take it!

Besides, I imagine that you already know how much a patent attorney charges these days, that's probably why you bought this book. See how smart you are! Just by buying this book; you already saved well over $12,000 and that's based on prices back in the year 2002.

If you are married then your spouse owes you a great big kiss for saving all of that money, and should throw in a steak dinner as well!

Tip 3:

I know that I have already mentioned the next subject in this book, but as I said earlier, some of these topics are so important that you may see them repeated in this book once in a while. The reason for this being done (believe it or not) is not because I am a senile old man (well, I might be) but to burn the most important steps and processes into your mind as you relax and read the book, so that it will come to you more easily as you begin to do the actual work on your patent. After all; they say that the opportunity to get rich only comes along once in a life time and I wouldn't want to see you blow it.

Don't worry though, because whoever it was that said "the opportunity to get rich only comes once in a lifetime" was either wrong, or Donald Trump is God!

Anyway, another important step in protecting yourself is to get a new notebook (solely for the use of your patent) and write down in it, on the very first page, the date and time that you first came up with your idea (it's first inception) as well as the best detailed description of it that you can possibly give.

Keep this notebook handy so that you can add to it every single time that you do anything that pertains to your idea/invention. Keep a log of anything that you do relating to your idea/invention so that if someone that you talk to, or reveal your idea/invention to tries to steal your patent you will have proof that you told them about your idea/invention on whatever day that you have written down in your log book.

If for some reason you and another individual happen to be trying to get a patent at about the same time, the things you write down in this log book can very well prove that you were at such and such phase of the invention way before them, thus granting you the patent and not them.

This may seem like another little pain in the neck at first, but should you ever need it in a patent dispute, or in court for some reason, or (more likely) to show to the patent examiner whom is trying to decide which one of you will get the patent (whom first conceived and realized the idea/invention) then you will wish you had kept the notes.

Keep track of any drawings, diagrams, and schematics that you add to or remove from your idea/invention, as well as documenting everything you do day by day, such as "Started work on prototype", or list the people that you have contacted in regards to your idea/invention and be sure to put the date and time that you spoke with them, what you discussed in regards to your idea/invention and whether or not you had them sign a "Non-Disclosure Agreement".

If you hire an individual to work on your prototype, write down who it was, what they worked on, how much information about your invention you disclosed to them and most importantly the date and time, and make a note as to whether or not you had them sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Here is an example:

"On the day of July 21, 1992, since I had a Patent Pending status on my invention, I began building a prototype which was completed on Oct 27, 1992. My prototype worked well, so the next step was to hire someone to draft the schematics for a professional prototype to be built, so I hired That Guy on this day Oct 28, 1992 to draft out my In Home Recycler™ on paper so that it could be submitted to professional prototype companies for future marketing."

Tip 4:

This tip is especially good. In fact; it is one of the safest bets when it comes to keeping a potential patent thief at bay. When you bought this book you also received some blank forms, one of which is called the "Non-Disclosure Agreement".

Keep several copies of a Non-Disclosure Agreement handy and ask anyone whom you plan to discuss your idea/invention with to sign and date it. What a Non-Disclosure Agreement does is to protect you from little greedy patent thieving oompa-loompa's.

It is a contract (or agreement) between you and the individual whom you plan to tell about your idea/invention, in which they promise to keep to themselves all of the information about your invention and not to disclose it, or any part of it, with anyone.

They can't even mention the idea/invention at all without your permission. Obviously, they must sign this agreement before you divulge any information at all about your idea/invention.

Tip 5:

Here is another example of how to word your patent carefully. Again, it is absolutely imperative that you use caution when wording your patent. You want to use terms and sentences that protect you and your invention without limitations.

Example:

In describing a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited by the specific terms such as those I have selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

Do you see which terms were used to protect the patent? You probably noticed the words "not to be limited by". That is an important part of this, or any other patent. You do not want to limit yourself by using one specific term. This example clearly tells the patent examiner that even though you may not be using the same word or term that another inventor might use, you are still protected because you made it clear that you are not limited to just those terms.

Great! Now that you are protected, and I hope that you are, assuming that you have done as instructed in this chapter, we will now need to go to your computer (or typewriter) and start the actual, not to mention the most important part of your patent process.

Before you begin, I would like for you to relax, take a deep breath and exhale. Now we will get into the actual "nuts and bolts" of this patent in the next chapter.

Note:

Included with this book is a handy little Walk-through Chart called "Steps of the Detailed Specifications Walk-through Chart" which you should have printed out before starting chapter two, it is at the end of the Introduction chapter on page ten. Be sure to keep it handy as a quick reference, and as we complete the steps you can check them off of the list.

# Chapter Five

Learn the Basics. Hints, Tips, & Tricks

Now that you are protected, it is finally time to begin working on your actual patent application. Please do not be nervous; remove any and all doubts from your mind. After all, you've already made up your mind and decided to give this a try; otherwise you would not have bought this book.

So take a deep breath, relax, and exhale, releasing all of your doubts and fears. You are reading this book now, so you are obviously literate enough to describe your idea/invention.

That's basically all that a patent is... A detailed description and explanation of the idea/invention that is right there in your mind right now! All that you need to do is transfer it from your mind, to paper.

Besides that, you have absolutely nothing to worry about, because I am going to be right here beside you "so to speak" step-by-step, guiding you in each and every step of the patent process from beginning to end, even to the point of reminding you to put a stamp on the envelope before you place it in the mailbox.

Listed below are the basic parts of a patent. Are you pumped up and ready to tackle this? I have absolutely no doubt at all that if you were smart enough to buy this book, then you'll do fine. Let's get started!

For the Detailed Specification portion of your patent, which is the most important step of all, we will tackle it in portions, putting it together piece by piece in different categories. This part is the actual nuts and bolts "so to speak" of your patent.

Yes, it is the most crucial and determining part of the entire patent process, and knowing that, here are some key tips and information for you to keep in mind:

Tips & Important Notes

Tip 1)

The first tip that I am going to give you here is undoubtedly the most important thing that you will ever learn when it comes to writing your own patent. It is the most important thing in regards to patents that I have ever learned, and in fact; it is one that actually made my patent pass inspection by not only a Certified Patent Attorney, but the patent office as well.

If you leave your door unlocked someone can come into your house and rob you blind "so to speak", and if you leave your car unlocked someone can steal it as well. In that same way, if you do not lock down your patent then someone can steal it (legally) by simply changing one word or one little thing in your patent.

What do I mean by leaving the patent unlocked? It's just an expression that I tend to use to make you understand the significance of the way that you word your patent. When writing the patent, wording some important details in the wrong way leaves the door open for an individual and/or corporation to legally steal your patent.

For example; on the very next page is a copy of my very first Utility Patent Application which I had approved by a licensed patent attorney after writing the entire thing by myself

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In Home Recycling Center / Trash Separator™

Background

1. Field of invention

This invention relates to recycling and is particularly directed to the separation of recyclable materials as well as non-recyclable waste and materials which after separation are to be recycled and/or disposed of properly to help the environment, and reduce the wasted space used known as landfills.

2. Prior art

For years the recycling of used materials has played an important role in our society. Recycling centers can be seen in nearly every town. These centers continually accept recyclable materials such as aluminum, glass, paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials.

Recycling is important to everyday life and plays a very important role in our environment. When we recycle paper products we save hundreds of thousands of tree's each year. This is important because tree's help to clean the air we breathe, which helps to slow down what is known as the dreaded green house effect.

Recycling paper saves our land, air, trees and even water. For every ton of paper we recycle seventeen trees are saved to clean our air and do the job they were intended to do. Recycling other materials also helps to preserve our environment. By recycling these materials we save on land fill sites commonly known as dumps, which are rapidly using up our land and polluting our environment. Unfortunately millions of tons of recyclable materials are buried each year taking up good land and wasting valuable material simply because people do not have room in their kitchen or garage for the huge trash containers presently available for recycling.

Many efforts have been made to encourage people to recycle. Some people do save aluminum, glass, and plastic, some even save paper and other recyclables; however the biggest part of our society does not recycle at all, either because they do not have the time, or because they just do not have the much needed space in their home or garage to put those large bags and containers. Some people just do not recycle because of the smell that the material leaves in their vehicles, as well as the cost of fuel to take them to the nearest recycling center.

Several different approaches have been taken towards the growing recycling problem, in some states material is dumped onto a conveyor belt and workers dig through it and remove the recyclable material to the best of their ability, though this is a very pain staking and costly process. Some states have in effect recycling laws that require consumers to recycle, failure to do so could result in a fine, possibly even imprisonment, or both.

Those people use various different containers which are located usually on their front or back porch, in their garage, or even in their kitchen. This process usually requires several different containers which take up valuable, and much needed space. The disabled and the elderly also find it difficult to carry the containers out of their house as they fill up, they certainly don't want more garbage containers or bags to carry out, so most of them also send recyclables out with the trash to be buried and take up good land. If there were a way to pick up all of these materials at every home such as the sanitation trucks do, and these materials were already separated then there would be much money in mass recycling.

3. Brief Summary and Objects of Invention

These disadvantages of the prior art are overcome with the present invention and an In Home Recycling Center / Trash Separator™ also hereinto referred to as the "In Home Recycler™". The In Home Recycling Center / Trash Separator™ is proposed which permits maximum efficiency in the accumulation of recyclable material from the hands of the consumer, as well as making recycling more convenient, as the door to in home recycling center is attached to the wall and takes up virtually no space.

The material is tossed into the delivery chute which extends through the wall, to the outside of the house, whereby the material is separated and sent to its appropriate container. This invention makes it easy on the consumer because the material is sent outside to be stored in separate containers; therefore there is no need for the consumer to keep a trash can, or container in the house anymore.

The consumer no longer needs to carry the trash out of the house, or garage, nor does the consumer need to carry those heavy containers out to the curb because the in home recycling center also comprises a unique containment system on wheels so that where ever the consumer needs to take the materials, they simply grab the handle and roll the containment system to desired location.

The said invention also helps our environment, because by recycling we save land, water, and even trees so that they can do their job and clean the air we breathe, which also helps the ozone layer, thus slowing the dreaded green house effect. It is another object of said invention to reduce the need for what is commonly referred to as landfills, or dump sites, which are full of pollution and growing ever larger day by day, because the materials to be recycled leave nothing to be buried at all. Even the non-recyclable materials such as baby diapers are collected and turned into raw energy.

The advantages of the present invention are preferably attained by providing a home with an in home recycling center comprising a door, which is installed preferably, but not limited to, a wall in the kitchen, the door being of sufficient size to discard recyclables of reasonable size, which are then distributed through the means of an elongated delivery chute to its proper container therefore separated for recycling therein.

The door comprises a handle, though not limited to such terms, attached by suitable means, and at least one depressor/ which when depressed opens the preferred delivery chute thereby delivering the said material to its proper container. The door is held shut by suitable means and opened manually by the proposed consumer. The door also comprises at least one hinge or other suitable attachment thereby permitting the door to open and close accordingly. The said door also preferably comprising a cable or if preferred resilient means, attached by suitable means, such as a bolt, screw, or rivet. The door also has at least one hole in which at least one connecting rod or other suitable means are attached to the said depressor. The said rod extends from the said depressor, through the door by means of at least one drilled (or sawed) hole in the door; the rod is bent accordingly to reach the eyelet attached to said cable.

The door also comprises at least one lining located at the rear of the door, preferably made of rubber and attached accordingly by suitable means, to properly seal out the smell and keep the home at its normal operating temperature. At least one hole is cut into the wall of the home thereby allowing said components to extend to preferred origin. The said hole preferably cut at, but not limited to, 13" x 11" or any other dimension whereby allowing the unit to be placed in a suitable area. Along the wall a sanitary and suitable material preferably stainless steel, or plastic, but not limited to said materials, is placed from the cut in the wall outward at least one and a half inches.

The in home recycling center also comprises a containment system which comprises at least one container preferably made of rubber or other suitable material, which is enclosed at the bottom by angled material preferably aluminum or any other suitable material. Attached to said angled material is at least one wheel attached by suitable means and an elongated handle in which to pull the unit out of its proposed enclosure and roll it to desired location to be emptied and cleaned.

At least one delivery chute, made of suitable material is attached to a round suitable material or other means in which to let it pivot, thereby delivering said material to its proper container, this round material is attached to a suitable object in the said enclosure making it easy to remove said containment system. The in home recycling center also comprises an outer shed which goes outside of said home, also named above as an enclosure.

Also it is an object of said invention to make possible mass recycling. It was not previously convenient to save recyclables due to the much needed space in the home, and was not cost worthy to take such small quantities of recyclable materials to recycling centers.

It is proposed that eventually with this invention in as many homes as possible, that the ease of recycling with said invention would make it easier for the consumer to recycle, thereby making it possible to pick up materials in mass quantities, by suitable means.

A further object of the present invention is to make life easier on the consumer and to create more much needed space in the home and/or garage, as well as to eliminate the need to carry out the garbage thereby helping the disabled and the elderly.

The in home recycling center takes up virtually no space in the home, and delivers the material from the hand of the consumer to the containment system outside into its proper container, thus eliminating the need to carry garbage outside on a day to day basis, as well as making it impossible for stray animals to knock over the garbage since the containment system is inside a suitable enclosure.

An additional object of the present invention is to help the environment. The in home recycling center is proposed to decrease the need for landfills significantly, as well as decreasing pollution and saving our trees. It is estimated that for every ton of paper recycled one tree is saved, therefore the in home recycling center makes possible mass paper recycling from newspapers, phone books, junk mail, etc... therefore it is proposed that this invention could save millions of tree's each year, thereby helping to clean the air we breathe, and protect the ozone layer, thus slowing down the green house effect.

A specific object of the present invention is also to take the trash out of the house, thus eliminating the smell, and making more room. The door of the in home recycling center is also a beautiful dish towel holder, thus making the home beautiful once again.

These and other objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description, taken with reference to the Figures of the accompanying drawing.

4. Brief Description of the Drawing

Fig. 1 is a front view of the door to the In Home Recycling Center™ and its related mechanisms, showing my new design;

Fig. 2 is a side view of the door to the In Home Recycling Center™ of Fig.1;

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the door to the In Home Recycling Center™ in Fig.1;

Fig. 4 is a side view of the containment system to the In Home Recycling Center in Fig.1;

Fig. 5 is a front view of the opened door which leads to the chute of the In Home Recycling Center™ in Fig.1;

Fig. 6 is an outside view of the In Home Recycling Center™ showing the shed also called the enclosure, and inside the shed, in which the containment system is placed, it also shows the delivery chutes and it's mechanisms of the In Home Recycling Center™ in Fig. 1.

5. Detailed Description of the Invention

In this form of the present invention, chosen for purposes of illustration in Fig. 1; a door 1 is secured to the wall 21 by suitable means such as by hinges 6, the hinges 6 are attached by wood screws 5 or other suitable means. A handle 2 is attached to the door with brackets 7 or other suitable means, and serves two purposes, one is to act as a dish towel holder, the other purpose is to open the door 1 which leads to one or more chutes 31 as best seen in Fig. 6.

As best seen in Fig's 1-2 the door 1 comprises at least one depressor 3, in which when depressed opens a particular chute 31, which directs the material to its appropriate container 13.

The door 1 also comprises a cable 4 which stops the door 1 at desired position. The door 1 is of sufficient size to discard recyclables of reasonable size. As best seen in Fig. 3 the door 1 comprises at least one drilled slot 9" in which at least one connecting rod 10 is attached to at least one depressor 3 by suitable means.

The in home recycling center also comprises at least one rod 10 which is attached to at least one depressor by suitable means. The in home recycling center also comprises at least one eye 12, the said rod 10 hooks the said eye 12 when the depressor 3 is pulled. The said eye 12 is attached to a small, light weight cable 33 which runs through at least one pulley 23. The cable 33 when pulled by the opening of the door 1 lifts up the appropriate chute, 31 which then allows the material to be distributed to its appropriate container 13.

As seen in Fig. 4 the containers 13 are sat in a place in an angled material 18, preferably aluminum put together preferably to form a rectangle. This angle 18 has at least one wheel 17 preferably attached by steel rods 16, or other suitable means. Also attached by suitable means is the handle 15. As seen in Fig. 5 there is angle 19, preferably formed of stainless steel or any other suitable material cut at approximately a 45 degree angle and attached by suitable means to the wall 21. Also the eye 12 as best seen in Figs.3, 5, & 6 is held by at least one bracket 22. Attached to the eye 12 by suitable means is a cable 33 as best seen in FIG. 6, which is directed through at least one pulley 23 and directed to an appropriate chute 31.

As seen in Fig.6 the containment system Fig. 4 is housed inside of an enclosure 25, this enclosure has a door 24 and locking door knob 26 as to insure safety and security. Attached to this shed 20 by suitable means preferably a bolt 28 with a nut on the end (not shown) is angle 30 preferably made of aluminum or any other suitable material. The angle 30 is preferably located at the sides of the building. Attached to the angle 30 is at least one round object 29 which is preferably made of plastic or any other suitable material, these serve as pivots for the chutes 31. The door 1 as best seen in Fig. 3 comprises a rubber or other suitable lining 8 located at the rear edge of the door 1 and is attached by suitable means.

As seen in Fig. 6 the inside of the shed 25 contains several mechanisms, the bottom plate 32 is preferably made of stainless steel or other suitable material and is attached to the lower cut out portion of the wall 21. The bottom portion of the wall is preferably cut at approximately a 45 degree angle; the said bottom plate 32 is attached by suitable means. As seen in Fig. 6 a plate 26 preferably made of stainless steel or other suitable material is attached to angle 30 and acts as a stopper to make sure material drops into the container.

6. Claim of the Invention

Obviously, numerous variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, it should be clearly understood that the forms of the present invention described above and shown in the Figures of the accompanying drawing are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

I claim:

1. An in home recycling center/trash separator comprising: a door; (This is an example of how to start the "Claim" section of your patent application).

Upon reading the details in my patent application you will notice that in one particular section I mention that my invention has "at least one" depressor.

My actual working prototype had exactly five depressors, so why didn't I write it that way in my patent application? Why didn't I write in the patent application that my invention has "five depressors"?

I am going to tell you the reason right now, but as you read this explanation I want you to know that this is the most important thing that I have ever learned in all of my years of writing patents, so I want you to engrave this tip into your mind and never forget it.

The reason is this...

If I had written in my patent application that my invention had five depressors, then someone could have came along and literally stolen my patent (Figuratively speaking) by saying "my invention is different and better because it has six depressor's" or "four depressor's".

However, by writing in my patent that my invention has "at least one" depressor, I have prevented them from being able to steal my patent because having "at least one" (remember those three words "at least one") depressor means that it could have anywhere from one up to millions of depressors (from one depressor up to an infinite number).

Like I said, you would be wise to burn (or engrave) those three words into your mind and never forget them, ever; "At least one". Pretty impressive stuff huh? See, I told you that this book would be the best investment you ever made! Was I right or what?

Tip 2)

There are two different types of patents. The first (and the simplest) is called a "Design Patent", and the second type of patent is called a "Utility Patent". The best way in which I can think of to describe the differences in the two and which one you should use is this:

Does your invention use a particular process or have moving parts? If so, then you would more than likely use a "Utility Patent", (See the example of a Utility Patent included above).

A "Design Patent" is much cheaper than a Utility Patent and much simpler to do. On the next page is an example Utility Patent application:

Utility Patent Application

Be it known that I, the undersigned, have invented a new, original, and ornamental design for the In Home Recycling Center/Trash Separator of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, forming a part hereof.

Figure 1 is a front view of the door to the In Home Recycling Center and its related mechanisms, showing my new design;

Figure 2 is a side view of the Recycler door of Fig. 1;

Figure 3 is a rear view of the Recycler door of Fig. 1;

Figure 4 is a side view of the containment system and its related mechanisms to the In Home Recycler door of Fig. 1;

Figure 5 is a front view of the opened door which leads to the separating system of the

Recycler door of Fig. 1 and Fig. 6 is an outside view of the In Home Recycling Center showing the enclosure surrounding the containment system, as well as the delivery chutes and all of the other mechanisms, of the In Home Recycling Center in Fig. 1

I claim: The ornamental design for an In Home Recycling Center as shown and described.

Date:

Inventor:

Address:

Witness:

What you read above, and my earlier recycling examples are known as Utility Patents because my invention had moving parts and processes.

Let's say that you want to patent something simple like your own personal coffee cup with a handle in the shape of the letter "W", and you wanted to name it "Wayne's Coffee Kup". In order to patent something as simple as this you would file for a "Design patent application". See the drawing below:

Note:

Notice that this drawing is named Fig. 1 (Short for Figure 1) this is a side view. If you were to draw a top view on another drawing it would be Fig. 2, a bottom view would be Fig. 3 and so on.

Remember that whenever you are adding a drawing to your patents to name them sequentially from Fig. 1 (short for Figure) to Fig. 10 (or whatever number of drawings that you have included in the patent application)

As seen from my example, this is simply a "Side View" of the invention example of Wayne's Coffee Kup; however you might want other drawings as well to better protect yourself such as a "top view", "front view", "side view", "bottom view", etc...

As I said, you would name each drawing sequentially, so the "side view" might be named Fig. 1, the "top view" Fig. 2, the "bottom view" Fig. 3, etc...

See, I told you this would be a breeze! By the way; be sure to tell your friends about this book. Here are the differences in the two types of patents:

Design Patent versus Utility Patent

A "Design Patent" protects an articles ornamental appearance (the way an article looks) while a "Utility Patent" protects the way an article is used and works.

The "Ornamental Appearance" of an article includes its shape/configuration or surface ornamentation upon the article or both. Both a Design and a Utility Patent can be obtained on an article if the invention resides both in its ornamental appearance and it's utility.

Tip 3)

If you do not want to be cheated out of huge profits remember to file for a "Foreign Patent" as well.

Tip 4)

Important! If you want to save a lot of money on your filing fees for your patent, be sure to file for a "Small Entity Status" for a reduced fee. Form number 10-3 and PTO/SB/05. The 10-3 form is a Small Entity Status Form, and the other form is known as a "Non-Provisional Application Form" (PTO/SB/05).

The Small Entity Status is for independent inventors, not one of these big corporations or companies, and it reduces your filing fee substantially. So never let it be said that Uncle Sam never gives the little guy a break

Tip 5)

Do you want to get a six month jump on someone else whom may have thought of the same idea at the same exact time that you did? If so, then file for an application called the "Customer Number Assignment Application" also known as E.I.C. Stickers that you register with the patent office electronic Business Center.

Once you are approved and receive your personal E.I.C. Stickers in the mail, you simply place the sticker on all forms that have an assigned area in which to paste them on, or write your Customer Assignment Number in the box labeled "Customer Number" and this shaves up to six months off of the usual waiting period, thereby giving you about a six month jump on anyone that may have thought of the exact same idea.

Impossible you might say? What are the odds of another individual thinking of the exact same idea at the exact same time that you did? I read that statistic somewhere in the past. According to what I read, it does happen.

Even better yet is the fact that these stickers save you an enormous amount of time filling out each and every form because you no longer have to type your name, address, and other details on the forms, that is what the stickers are for.

You are then registered with the patent office with your own personal "Customer Assignment Number" and the reason it saves you a lot of time and trouble is because your name and address is already registered electronically with the patent office's computer, so you won't have to enter that information on every single form and the patent office does not need to process your information because you are already in their database.

Tip 6)

You can patent all kinds of things, even a process or idea such as computer software, or a certain process an individual might use on the internet. Computer programs and such processes that are to be used on the internet should be patented and/or copyrighted as well.

To patent a computer program the patentee should claim that it uses or affects some hardware or process using an algorithm. These should also be claimed as Proprietary Information or as a Trade Secret. You can also claim these things as your own intellectual property. For example:

The inventor, Wayne Hoss, claims said invention as his intellectual property. The said invention fits into this category of intellectual property because it was the inventors own and original idea to patent this invention and all other processes, including but not limited to the unique name of Internet Voice Advertising T.M. As well as the unique business method of operation that has much value in the marketplace.

How did you like that example? Did it make sense to you? Notice once again the words "own and original idea", these are important because in order to patent an idea/invention you must prove to the patent examiner that you are the very first person to ever think of your idea/invention.

Also, notice how once again I used the words "but not limited to". Be sure to use phrases such as these whenever and wherever possible to "lock down" your patent. You might even want to highlight some of these examples to come back and use as an example when wording your own patent.

For instance, you might want to use the whole thing and use it in some patents you write in the future by simply replacing "Internet Voice Advertising" with the name of your invention. One of the reasons that I include so many copies of my own patent applications, or examples, is so that you can use them (wherever applicable) in your own patent applications by removing my information and replacing it with your information, such as my name, or the name of my invention, which you can simply replace with the name of your own.

For example; my own personal Detailed Specification that you read earlier had a few pieces that you could use in starting your own Detailed Specification. I will cover that in a little while when we actually start writing your patent (which will be very soon).

So go ahead and feel free to use some of my wording. See the terms section in the appendix for more ideas on how to put your wording.

Tip 7)

When working on your actual prototype, you might want to go online to Google and type in these words or phrases into the search box: Over sea's Product, prototype's and Research, companies that make Prototypes, etc... As well as anything else that you are not sure about. In fact; if you Google me, only one word will show up, the word "God" LOL (O.K maybe I really am a senile old man)

You might also want to find out more about Product Names and/or Trademark/Trade name protection. The patent office website has ton's (so to speak) of help and information on many subjects, not only on patents, but on Copyrights and Trademarks as well.

Also do research at both sites on "Provisional" and "Non-Provisional Patent Applications". Does one save you money? What are the differences? Also, look up the term "intellectual property" and "Proprietary Information. The more you understand these terms the better your patent application will be.

Tip 8)

For an instant filing date, send your patent application by express mail with a stamped return receipt post card.

Congratulations! Believe it or not you have made it halfway there and as unbelievable as it may seem, you have learned so far what took me years to learn. What you have learned so far in this book took me about one thousand pages of reading to learn and come to understand.

What's even cooler than that is the fact that now you have learned just about all that I know about patents (so far), all of my best tips and tricks, all of my secrets and what's even better than that is everything that you have learned to this point is the hardest part of writing a patent.

Isn't it cool? Yes, I said that writing the actual patent is the hardest part, however, the reason that it is the hardest part is mainly due to the fact that you have to learn how to do it; the tips, tricks, forms (which we will cover in more detail later) and basically everything that you have just learned up to this point (for the most part).

That's great news! Sly little bugger aren't I? As you were reading the book up to this page, you were probably thinking that the hardest part is still to come, so now you can breathe a deep sigh of relief and relax, because your awesome little mind has just graduated past the hardest (toughest) part of the patent process. Congrats!

Huh? Where is your graduation gift? Well you little ungrateful... (Umhmmm) "excuse me" Wayne says as he clears his throat, "Excuse me! I apologize; it seems that the old senile part of me almost took over, whew! Good thing we are past the worst of it huh?"

Why with any luck you will be driving up to visit me at the nursing home in your brand new Mercedes Benz. Damn shame that by then the Alzheimer's will probably be kicking in on me and not only will I not know who you are, but I won't even remember writing this book.

Which means that I will think that you are a liar and a secret spy? Man, I sure hope they will have a security guard there! Shoot, you're not even safe in a nursing home these days! It's not enough that the nurse is stealing all of your jewelry and the janitors eating most of your food! No sir! And as if that's not enough, Uncle Sam's got to send a secret spy..... (Laughing as I remark) "Man, where did all of that come from? Hmm, maybe all of that was supposed to go in my mystery novel. No matter"

Now, where were we? Oh yes, your graduation gift. Yes, my gift to you (should you decide to accept it) is a nice long, relaxing break. (Smile)

I hope with all of my heart (except the old senile part) that, so far, this has been as rewarding for you as it has been for me.

I hope that I did not overwhelm you, and that (since I can't afford a lawsuit) your brain doesn't explode. Now, if you like, take that well earned break and come back to the next chapter refreshed and ready to go.

We will be done before you know it! (He exclaims as his voice is slowly drowned out by the crappy intermission music playing and the snack announcer's shoddy voice). Enjoy! See you at the next chapter my friend!

# Chapter Six

Detailed Specification of the Invention

Welcome back! Well, here we go! I hope that you are in front of your computer right now (or a typewriter) because now we are on the fun part of the patent process where you get to tell us the groovy secret details of your invention.

Note:

The Q&A Sheets that you filled out before you started reading chapter two will come in handy now. This is where you will use them to help you fill out the patent application...

The part of the patent application that we are going to work on right now is called the "Detailed Specification of the invention" You seen an example in the beginning of this book that showed you where to type in your name, invention, and the blank one that you can fill in is in the back of this book. The Detailed Specification is broke up into a few specific sections (categories) in the following order:

Steps Chart of the Detailed Specifications of the Invention

A) Title of the Invention (The name of your invention goes here)

B) Cross Reference (related to the application)

C) Background of the Invention

1) Field of the Invention (This invention relates to... Here you put the answers from your Q&A Sheets where you wrote what categories your invention relates to)

2) Prior Art (Description of the related technology)

Describe in detail the prior art/technology used in the past. Make mention of any and all previous technologies used.

D) Summary of the Invention (include objects and advantages of your invention)

Here is where you simply discuss problems in the past and how your new idea/invention solves these problems. What were some problems with the past techniques used and how do you feel that your invention overcomes those problems?

E) Brief Description of the Drawings (Here you describe your drawings and their objects)

A list of drawings that you plan to add to your Patent Application with a brief description of each.

Example:

Fig. 1 is an Engine Block

Fig. 2 is a Crankshaft

F) List of Reference Numbers

This is simply the reference numbers of the objects and parts in the drawings that you have made in regard to your invention. In this section you simply detail what each reference in each of your drawings is pointing to.

Here your pages simply contain the drawing name (such as Fig. 1) and the reference number of a particular part or object that you made the reference to in that drawing.

Example:

Fig. 1 reference number 1 is a motor

Fig. 2 reference number 6 is a shaft

G) Detailed description of the Invention (A complete and detailed description of the invention)

H) Operation of the Invention (How the invention operates)

1) Structural aspects of the invention (List the structural aspects)

2) Operational aspects of the invention (List the operational aspects)

I) Description and operation of the invention

J) Conclusion, Ramification, and Scope

Here you sum it all up "so to speak" and discuss (or summarize) your inventions advantages and alternative physical forms that it can take. Important! Be sure to indicate that it should not be limited to form.

K) Claims

L) Abstract

Forms to be filled out

M) Patent Application Declaration (P.A.D)

N) Small entity declaration (S.E.D)

O) Disclosure Document Reference Letter (to tie the application to any previously filed docs)

P) Information Disclosure Statement

Q) Cover Letter

R) Self Addressed Return Post Card & Postage Stamp

S) Transmittal Letter & Fee Transmittal Forms (PTO/2038)

T) All drawings

U) Big Size Mailing Envelope & Postage Stamp

At first glance all of this may look a little intimidating, however when you slow down and take your time to think a little on each one individually it's not so bad after all. Most of the Detailed Specification, A through L for instance, is fairly self explanatory. After that, some are forms or other things needed for mailing your patent application, like the drawings and the envelope.

I hope that you are feeling confident, because this is where things get a little bit tricky. You see; you know what your idea/invention is, but I on the other hand do not! This is where the Q & A Sheets that you filled out earlier will come in handy.

Since you know what your idea/invention is and I do not, this is how we will have to do this; but seriously, don't worry because I have faith in you, even if you don't have faith in yourself; because if I can do this, I figure just about anyone can.

You already know all of this information, that's what made you light up like a Christmas tree when you first thought of your invention. You know why it is a good idea. When you thought of it you knew what made it such an awesome idea, and why we need such an invention in our everyday life.

What you will be doing in this section is explaining your idea/invention and what it is, why you think it improves upon the methods used now, how it improves upon other methods etc...

Basically, you are just putting down what you already know. What made it seem so good to you? Why? How? Remember the 5 W's and 1 H (who, what, when, where, why, and how). Who would be who needs it, who could use it and in what way? What would be what is it? What group of people would use it and how? When was it that you first thought of it? Write it down, especially the date you first thought of it. When will it be used the most? Where, would be where would they use your invention? Would it be a piece of software used on the internet, or would it be a spacesuit used by astronauts in space? Where would it more than likely be located and/or used? Why would be why do you think your invention is better than the present method in which it is used? Why would people prefer your way of doing it over the way it is done now? How would be how is it used? How can the previous methods of use be improved upon? How does your invention improve upon the method used now?

I will have to walk you through each and every step one at a time, explain it to you to the best of my ability and then let you describe your idea/invention yourself. Which realistically only you can do anyway.

It will be a breeze, so don't worry. The first thing we need to do is to have you study a few copies of some of my patent applications and examples. Not to worry my friend, I have inserted some notes with the examples so that you can see what to do and/or write.

Here is the part you're going to absolutely love: I have written these examples in such a way that you can use most of the wording in your own version of this step by replacing my information with yours.

For instance; in step A (you can use the "Steps of the Detailed Specification Chart" that we included with the book rather than turning back to the pages in your book) in the very first step, (Step A) it says to put the name (title) of your invention at the top of the page.

Example:

In Home recycling Center/Trash Separator™

Background

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to recycling and is particularly directed to the separation of recyclable materials as well as non-recyclable waste and materials which after separation are to be recycled and/or disposed of properly to help the environment.

2. Prior Art

For years the recycling of used materials has played an important role in our society. Recycling centers can be seen in nearly every town; these centers continually accept recyclable materials such as aluminum, glass, paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials.

Recycling is important to everyday life and plays a very important role in our environment. When we recycle paper products we save hundreds of thousands of tree's each year. This is important because tree's help to clean the air we breathe, as well as to slow down what is known as the dreaded greenhouse effect.

You will notice that the name of my invention (the title) is the In Home recycling Center/Trash Separator™, so you simply replace the name of my invention with the name of yours.

Step A

So now open your word processor (or you can use a typewriter) start with a blank page and type the name (title) of your invention. Align the text to the left, then use all caps (capital letters) being sure to use the exact same layout that I used above.

Step B

Are you finished? Good! Now, drop down 2 spaces and type the word "Background" (all caps) in capital letters. Now, drop down 2 spaces, press the tab key once and type the number 1 (one) followed by a period. Next, hit the space bar twice and then type the words "Field of the Invention" and then press the enter key to drop down a space.

Here is what your page should look like:

Step C

Background of the Invention

(Problems of the Past and how your invention solves those problems)

1. Field of the Invention (This invention relates to) What Category?

2. Prior Art (Description of the Past Related Technology)

The way it was before your invention improved upon it. Describe in detail the prior related art/technology used up until you thought of your invention.

Make mention of any and all previous technologies used and how your Invention overcomes (or improves upon) each of them and how.

For example:

Insert the name of you invention here followed by ™

Background

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to recycling and is particularly directed to the separation of recyclable materials as well as non-recyclable waste and materials which after separation are to be recycled and/or disposed of properly to help the environment.

2. Prior Art

For years the recycling of used materials has played an important role in our society. Recycling centers can be seen in nearly every town; these centers continually accept recyclable materials such as aluminum, glass, paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials.

Now it is all up to you for the most part here. Study my patent examples closely on the next few pages and where ever it is possible copy my wording, replacing my information with yours like this:

"Put the name of your invention here" ™

Background

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to (insert here what your idea/invention relates to) and it is particularly directed to (Insert here what category your idea/invention is more or less directed to)

2. Prior Art

Here is where you describe the prior art, the way it has been done in the past before your idea/invention. Read my prior art to get an idea of how to go about the wording.

Now it is all up to you for a few minutes. Study my patent examples closely and where ever it is possible to use my exact words go ahead and do so, as for the rest of it; only you know what your invention is, how it works, what the prior inventions downfalls were and how yours improves upon it.

If you do not feel comfortable get on the internet and do some research on whatever subject you are stuck on (depending on what your invention is) either on Google or at the Patent Office's web site at http://www.uspto.gov

Notice that the field of invention just basically explains what your invention is related to (the internet, or bike accessories, automotive, etc...) it then describes problems with the past invention or process (This is in the Prior Art section) and goes on to discuss how your invention overcomes those limitations in the next section as in this example:

Example 1

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to the automotive industry and more particularly, to the transmission drive shaft and assembly. (Simply replace the automotive industry with whatever category your invention falls into or relates to)

2. Description of the Related Technology

In the past almost all vehicles, whether it be a vehicle with an Automatic Transmission or a Manual Transmission, with rear wheel drive used the same single joint drive line and assembly, which has worked surprisingly well over the years. However over time the "U-Joint" bearings, which is an integral part said drive line and assembly, would wear out and if not replaced in a timely manner could be not only a hazard to both the driver of said vehicle in which it is assembled in, but to the opposing driver as well, and the results could be fatal.

Step D

Summary and Objects of the Invention

(Include Objects and Advantages of your new invention)

Example 2:

3. Brief Summary and objects of Invention

These disadvantages of the prior art are overcome with the present invention and an In Home recycling Center/Trash Separator™ also hereinto referred to as the "In Home Recycler ™". The In Home recycling Center/Trash Separator™ is proposed which permits maximum efficiency in the accumulation of recyclable material from the hands of the consumer, as well as making recycling more convenient, as the door to in home recycling center...

Notice the words "is proposed" this is basically how you should word your proposition. Also notice that in this section you are to put the way that your invention overcomes the limitations of past inventions or processes. It goes in the section titled: "Brief Summary and objects of Invention"

Now type the words "these disadvantages of the prior art are overcome with the present invention and an" (here is where you take out my In Home recycling Center/Trash Separator™ putting the name of your invention instead) and then simply discuss how and why your new improved invention overcomes the previous method used.

Study the "Field Of The Invention" section of some of my patents and/or examples, also study the next section titled ""Prior Art" It should not be that hard to explain your invention after reading a few of these examples and my hint's, tip's, and trick's.

Go ahead and study the examples on the previous pages as well as the next few pages and then continue writing yours and I will see you on the next page. Remember to refer to the answers you put on the Q & A Sheets as well.

Good luck my friend and remember... You can do it!

Here is another look at how I did it with my In Home Recycler:

3. Brief Summary and Objects of Invention

These disadvantages of the prior art are overcome with the present invention and a "In home recycling center" is proposed which permits maximum efficiency in the accumulation of recyclable material from the hands of the consumer, as well as making recycling more convenient because the door to in home recycling center is attached to the wall and takes up virtually no space.

The material is tossed into the delivery chute which extends through the wall, to the outside of the house, whereby the material is separated and sent to its appropriate container. This invention makes it easy on the consumer because the material is sent outside to be stored; therefore there is no need for the consumer to keep a trash can, or container in the house anymore.

The consumer no longer needs to carry the trash out of the house, or garage, nor does the consumer need to carry those heavy containers out to the curb because the in home recycling center also comprises a unique containment system on wheels so that where ever the consumer needs to take the materials, they simply grab the handle and roll the containment system to desired location.

The said invention also helps our environment, because by recycling we save land, water, and even trees so that they can do their job and clean the air we breathe, which also helps the ozone layer, thus slowing the dreaded green house effect.

The advantages of the present invention are preferably attained by providing a home with an in home recycling center comprising a door which is installed preferably in the wall of a kitchen, the door being of sufficient size to discard recyclables of reasonable size, which are then distributed through the means of an elongated delivery chute to its proper container therefore separated for recycling therein.

The door comprises a handle attached by suitable means, and at least one depressor which when depressed opens the preferred delivery chute thereby delivering the said material to its proper container. The door is held shut by suitable means and opened manually by the proposed consumer. The door also comprises at least one hinge or other suitable attachment thereby permitting the door to open and close accordingly. The said door also preferably comprising a cable or if preferred resilient means, attached by suitable means, such as a bolt, screw, or rivet.

The door also has at least one hole in which at least one connecting rod or other suitable means are attached to the said depressor. The said rod extends from the said depressor, through the door by means of at least one drilled hole, and the rod is bent accordingly to reach the eyelet attached to said cable.

The door also comprises at least one lining located at the rear of the door preferably made of rubber and attached accordingly by suitable means, to properly seal out the smell and keep the home at its normal operating temperature. At least one hole is cut into the wall of the home thereby allowing said components to extend to preferred origin. The said hole preferably cut at 13" x 11", or any other dimension whereby allowing the unit to be placed in a suitable area.

Along the wall a sanitary and suitable material preferably stainless steel is placed from the cut in the wall outward at least one half inch.

The in home recycling center also comprises a containment system which comprises at least one container preferably made of rubber or other suitable material, which is enclosed at the bottom by angled material preferably aluminum or any other suitable material. Attached to said angled material is at least one wheel attached by suitable means and an elongated handle in which to pull the unit out of its proposed enclosure and roll it to desired location to be emptied and cleaned.

At least one delivery chute, made of suitable material is attached to a round suitable material or other means in which to let it pivot, thereby delivering said material to its proper container, this round material is attached to a suitable object in the said enclosure making it easy to remove said containment system. The in home recycling center also comprises an outer shed which goes outside of said home, also named above as an enclosure.

Also it is an object of said invention to make possible mass recycling. It was not previously convenient to save recyclables due to the much needed space in the home, and was not cost worthy to take such small quantities of recyclable materials to recycling centers.

It is proposed that eventually with this invention in as many homes as possible, that the ease of recycling with said invention would make it easier for the consumer to recycle, thereby making it possible to pick up materials in mass quantities, by suitable means.

A further object of the present invention is to make life easier on the consumer and to create more much needed space in the home and/or garage, as well as to eliminate the need to carry out the garbage thereby helping the disabled and the elderly.

The in home recycling center takes up virtually no space in the home, and delivers the material from the hand of the consumer to the containment system outside into its proper container, thus eliminating the need to carry garbage outside on a day to day basis, as well as making it impossible for stray animals to knock over the garbage since the containment system is inside a suitable enclosure.

An additional object of the present invention is to help the environment. The in home recycling center is proposed to decrease the need for landfills significantly, as well as decreasing pollution and saving our trees. It is estimated that for every ton of paper recycled one tree is saved. Therefore the in home recycling center makes possible mass paper recycling from newspapers, phone books, junk mail, etc... therefore it is proposed that this invention could save millions of tree's each year, thereby helping to clean the air we breathe, and protect the ozone layer, thus slowing down the green house effect.

A specific object of the present invention is also to take the trash out of the house, thus eliminating the smell, and making more room. The door of the in home recycling center is also a beautiful dish towel holder, thus making the home beautiful once again.

These and other objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description, taken with reference to the Figures of the accompanying drawing.

Welcome back! How did you do? Did you get lost or do you think that you did a good job? Just in case you had problems, let's go over them together in detail. In the section titled "Field of the Invention" you want to go back to the Q&A Sheets that I asked you to fill out and find the question that asks what category your invention falls into (belongs to) and then under ""Field of the Invention" you want to put something to the effect of; "This invention relates to..." and this is where you put the answer from your Q&A Sheets where you wrote which category your idea/invention fell into.

If your invention is a new type of bicycle you might want to put: "This invention is related to Bicycles, also known as "bikes" and is particularly related to the chain guard assembly...."

So remember that under the Background of the invention heading is where you describe what the invention relates to (Field of the Invention), also tells about the history or background of related technologies/inventions of the past (why they were inefficient) and how your invention overcomes or solves those problems.

Example 1:

Cyber city Survey™

Background

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to a system for administering a survey or a questionnaire to users on a website located (here you could put something like "website", or the "World Wide Web" (W.W.W) or something like a computer network)

Example 2:

Cyber city Survey™

Background

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to systems and methods that are used to distribute and manifest content such as advertising content received via the internet and the World Wide Web (W.W.W), more particularly, the present invention relates to...

So remember to say something to the effect of "My invention overcomes the limitations of the past by using these methods and/or techniques..." Listing those methods, techniques, and/or processes that your invention uses that are better than the past methods used. List every single detail you can possibly think of, and every way that your invention improves upon the previous (past) methods used. Remember the one you forget to list can cause you to lose the patent.

Example 3:

My invention overcomes these limitations of the past by eliminating the U-Joint as well as the entire transmission yoke assembly by adding a second miniature and much shorter drive line which attaches directly to the wheel itself."

O.K, I know it's impossible, for those mechanics out there having a conniption fit right now, but you get the idea. So let's move on now.

Now for the next section titled "Summary of the Invention" Here you include objects and advantages of your new idea/invention.

Example:

It is an object of this invention to provide a safer and longer lasting vehicle by entirely removing the old drive line assembly and replacing it with yours. You get the idea. No sense in me writing out a bunch of hypothetical patents and confusing you. I am sure you've caught on to the idea by now.

Just remember to use the words "at least one" if applicable, as well as the words "not limited to"

Step E:

Brief Description of the Drawings

On to our next section which is titled "Brief Description of the Drawings". In this section you will be happy to know that you are officially past the worst part of this patent process, and here you are going to glide right through it like a penguin wearing ice skates!

You can relax and take a breather, because now the fun begins (that is if you like to draw). You can draw your pictures by hand if you like; I prefer to use a paint program in my computer. There really isn't a whole lot to explain here (Thank God! I need a break too!).

Brief Description of the Drawings

Now in this section you just draw all possible views and angles relating to your invention and all of its related objects and/or parts, how they connect (or go together), the size, shape, distance, and any other important information, leaving out nothing in your description.

Be sure to list a reference number to each and every single piece (objects, parts) of your invention such as objects, nuts, bolts, washers, lock washers, etc... Remember on things like these to put what? That's right, "At least one".

Here is an example of how this process should be done, and also of great importance is the wording that you use to protect your invention.

Example 1:

Brief Description of the Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a Motor

Fig. 2 shows (this is where you put your second drawing)

Fig. 3 shows (this is where you put your third drawing)

However, to better protect your self doesn't this sound better?

Example 2:

Brief Description of the Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiment's of the present invention and, together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention

In the drawings:

Figs. 1A and 1B show user relationship diagrams for the present invention;

Fig. 2 illustrates a computer system on which the present invention can be realized;

Fig. 3 illustrates a server on which the present invention communicates through the use of the World Wide Web (W.W.W) also known as the internet; and

Fig. 4 represents a signal flow diagram for the Internet Voice Advertising.

Example 3:

Brief Description of the Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic of....

Fig. 2 shows an example of a small graphic image to be seen on the web page

Fig. 3 shows a large graphic image

Example 4:

Brief Description of the Drawings

Fig. 1 is a Front View of the Door to the In Home Recycling Center and its related mechanisms, showing my new design;

Fig.2 is a side view of the door to the In Home Recycling Center of Fig 1;

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the door to the In Home Recycling Center in Fig 1;

Fig. 4 is a side view of the containment system to the In Home Recycling Center in Fig 1;

Fig. 5 is a front view of the opened door which leads to the chute of the In Home Recycling Center in Fig.1;

Fig. 6 is an outside view of In Home Recycling Center showing the shed also called the enclosure, and inside the shed, in which the containment system is placed, it also shows the delivery chutes and it's mechanisms of the In Home Recycling Center in Fig. 1

Step F:

List of reference Numbers

Now on the next section titled "List of Reference Numbers" (Step "F" on your Steps of the Detailed Specification Chart). This is simply a list of the reference numbers from your drawings that we were just speaking of (Fig.1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, etc..)

If you had a drawing that showed a transmission in Fig.1for example, in that drawing you would have an arrow pointing to the bell housing and perhaps make it reference number 1, and then one pointing to the drive line named reference number 2, and so on.

It's fairly simple actually. I am sure that you get the idea here. Like I said, these last few parts are a breeze; you made it through the toughest part already. So, once again; in this section you simply put the name of the drawing (such as Fig. 1) and then list the reference numbers and corresponding parts/objects that each one relates to (a part of object that you made a reference to in your drawings).

Example 1:

Fig. 1

Reference number 22 is a motor

Reference number 21 is a shaft

This section is so simple that I see no reason to waste any more ink explaining the subject, just make sure that you list every single drawing and every single reference number on the drawing. Take your time and remember to double check, even triple check yourself, because you know what can happen if you leave just one single thing out don't you?

Once again, here this section simply contains the drawing name (such as Fig. 32) and the reference number of any parts or objects that you made a reference to in that particular drawing.

Example 2:

Fig. 1

Reference number 10 is a brass handler

Reference number 11 is a 3/8 " screw

Step G:

Detailed description of the Invention

The next section is titled "Detailed description of the Invention" (Step "G" on your Steps Chart). In this section you simply do just as the title suggests, you write a detailed (as detailed and descriptive as you can possibly get) description of your idea/invention. Such as its dimensions, what it does and how it does it. (How it accomplishes the task). Again take your time and if you get stumped (or get writers block) walk away from it for a while.

When I was young I used to help my step dad work on automobiles and once in a while I would get frustrated at which ever part of the car I was working on to the point of swearing and throwing wrenches.

Then my step dad taught me a lesson that I have never forgotten and it seems to work every single time. In fact; it works not only on cars, but also in any and every situation in which you are getting frustrated in.

What was the lesson? Well, if you can't seem to accomplish whatever it is that you are doing at the time and/or you are getting frustrated, then simply walk away from it for a little while. Nine times out of ten you will get it right away after relaxing and coming back calm and refreshed.

Here are a couple of examples for you to browse over, maybe these samples will help you get a good basic understanding of how you should word yours as you begin typing it out. I used italics on the important terms or phrases that you need to remember to use to protect your patent

Example 1:

Detailed description of the Invention

In Fig. 1 the reference numeral 60 refers to a transmission housing which is attached to the back of the engine block Fig. 2 with at least 2 dowel pins at least but not limited to 3/8" diameter and at least but not limited to 1/2" in length. The dowel pins are used as guides for aligning the housing to the block of the motor known as the engine block Fig. 12A

In accordance with CAL-OSHA's new mandatory high tensile strength bolts, a law which was recently passed, my new high tensile strength bolts are recommended.

My new invention "Hi-Torques" are made with titanium....

O.K, I am certain that you must be getting the idea by now, but here is another example:

Example 2:

Detailed description of the Invention

In Fig. 7 the reference numeral 16 refers to a system for accessing and downloading a software package that comprises, among other elements, one or more advertisement modules. Software packages comprising advertisement modules hereafter shall be referred to by the product name "Waynertainment's Anti-Virus 2012". The authors of the software use the system 17 to make their programs available to computer users.

Notice that the number 17 refers to a reference number in one of the drawings on which a flow chart, diagram or schematic is drawn. It all depends on what your invention is as to which drawings or flow charts or diagrams or schematics you will be using.

Now, perhaps you would like to specify the system mentioned in the example above. You would have to know what kind of system it was. Is it a personal computer, a data server, a mail server, etc...? Here is how you would introduce it:

The system 20 includes a computer server 29 that resides connected to the internet 43, also referred to as the World Wide Web (W.W.W). It should be noted that in an alternate embodiment the internet 43 can be any computer network used by consumers to access and/or purchase goods and/or services.

The server 29 is a typical internet server currently known by those familiar with the art. Servers such as server 29 are used on the internet in a configuration commonly known as client server architecture.

I imagine that you get the idea by now of how it should flow, and be worded. You do not have to use a bunch of fancy terms as long as the patent examiner understands what point you are trying to make.

All that you have to do is basically explain (or specify) the details of your invention in a way that the patent examiner will understand what your invention is, how it works, what limitations the currently used invention like yours has, how your invention overcomes those weak or flawed methods, etc.. You obviously know all about your invention, it has been locked away in your mind every since you thought of it; since its first inception.

All that you have to do when writing your own patent application is transfer your invention (in great detail) from your mind to paper. There is only so much that I can do to help you in some of these steps because, as I mentioned earlier, I have absolutely no idea of what your invention is or how it works, but I think that I have given you some pretty good examples.

So from here on out the steps G through J as listed on your Steps Chart "Steps of the Detailed Specifications" walk-through are now yours to tackle. I have given you a wealth of knowledge, and there is no doubt in my mind that you can do it easily.

Now my friend and dedicated reader, go ahead and get daring, get intuitive, and give steps G - J a go. Take your time, relax, and most importantly, have fun at it. Use the same enthusiasm that you had when you first thought of your idea/invention. Just think, soon you will be able to brag about how you wrote your very own patent!

Before you begin, here is how I did mine with the In Home Recycler:

5. Detailed Description of the Invention

In this form of the present invention chosen for purposes of illustration in Fig.1 a door 1 is secured to the wall 21 by suitable means such as by hinges 6, the hinges 6 are attached by wood screws 5 or other suitable means.

A handle 2 is attached to the door with brackets 7 or other suitable means, and serves two purposes. One is to act as a dish towel holder; the other purpose is to open the door 1 which leads to one or more chutes 31 as best seen in Fig. 6.

As best seen in Figs 1-2 the door 1 comprises at least one depressor 3, in which when depressed opens a particular chute 31, which directs the material to its appropriate container 13.

The door 1 also comprises a cable 4 which stops the door 1 at desired position. The door 1 is of sufficient size to discard recyclables of reasonable size. As best seen in Fig. 3 the door 1 comprises at least one drilled hole 9 in which at least one connecting rod 10 is attached to at least one depressor 3 by suitable means.

The in home recycling center also comprises at least one rod 10 which is attached to at least one depressor by suitable means. The in home recycling center also comprises at least one eye 12 the said rod 10 hooks the said eye 12 when the depressor 3 is pulled. The said eye 12 is attached to a small, lightweight cable 33 which runs through at least one pulley 23. The cable 33 when pulled by the opening of the door 1 lifts up the appropriate chute, 31 which then allows...

Well, good luck my friend, I will see you on the next chapter when you are all finished.

Note:

You do not necessarily have to do each step in the "Detailed Specification Step Chart" Some steps may not pertain to your particular idea/invention. Also, I have shown you a few different styles and/or methods of writing your own patent, just choose the style you are most comfortable with.

# Chapter Seven

Finishing Up

Welcome back my friend! So how did it go? I am sure that you did a good job, after all; look at the awesome teacher you have

Are you like really psyched or what? You should be, because you are so close to being finished now that I bet you can smell the money. All of those sweet smelling, crisp, freshly printed twenty and one hundred dollar bills

That's right; you're just about done. The most time consuming and tedious tasks are behind you now, so I know that you are just going to love the title of the next step because it has the word "conclusion" in it

Step J

Conclusion, Ramification, and Scope of the Invention

Summarize the advantages, alternative Physical Forms it can take and indicate that it should not be limited to form.

In this step (or section) you "Sum it all up" and discuss (or summarize) your inventions advantages over the previous methods and/or technologies, as well as any and all alternative forms that it can take.

Important! Be sure to indicate that it should not be limited to form

Step K:

Claim

In this section you simply "Claim" the invention as your own, new, invention.

Example 1:

6. Claim

Obviously, numerous variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, it should be clearly understood that the forms of the present invention described above and shown in the figures of the accompanying drawing are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

I claim:

1. An in home recycling center/trash separator comprising: a door (Obviously you want to remove my info here and insert your own inventions characteristics)

Step L:

Abstract

In this section you just write a small abstract. Here are a few examples:

Example 1:

Abstract

A method and system for offering and distributing software wherein advertisements are incorporated into the software product, wherein author compensation is based on advertisement generated revenues. In accordance with the features of this invention, the advertisements are loaded into the Random Access Memory chips of the computer whenever the software is invoked and are displayed before the software can be used. Moreover, advertisements are periodically refreshed by automatically accessing computer servers on the internet and downloading and installing the advertisements on the computer's hard disk drive and usage records which can be used for author compensation is uploaded to the server. Computer users are given the option of disabling the advertisements by paying for the software.

Example 2:

Abstract

A method and apparatus for modifying an information page transmitted in a communications network such as the internet. A request to display an information page is received from a client computer. Information page data such as the well known HTTP (hypertext markup language) data is obtained for the page for which the request was made.

Note

Some steps below are forms that may need to be filled out; depending on your filing status. You can find the forms at the Patent Office website at http://www.uspto.gov

In the next few steps you will be filling out some forms, not too many though. In fact, we are just about finished here (other than a few little forms and mailing it off).

Step M.

Patent Application Declaration (P.A.D) Form # PTO/SB/01

To see how this form should be filled out, along with some tips & hints, see my Sample P.A.D. form and other examples on the next few pages. The important thing to remember (in case you accidentally get the forms mixed up) is to look at the tops and/or bottom of the forms for the page numbers (as you will see from the example below)

As you can see in the image above, I put a red circle around the top part of the form that says "Page 1 of 2". It is important to keep pages like this together.

See the next two pages, notice at the bottom of those pages it clearly tells you that there are more than one pages.

Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application

As a below-named inventor, I hereby declare that my residence, post office address, and citizenship are as stated below next to my name and that I believe that I am the original, first and sole inventor [if only one name is listed below] or an original, first, and joint inventor [if plural names are listed below] of the subject matter which is claimed and for which a patent is sought on the invention, the specification of which is attached hereto and which has the following title:

Title of idea/invention (put the name of your invention here)

I have reviewed and understand the contents of the above-identified specification, including the claims, as amended by any amendment specifically referred to in the oath or declaration. I acknowledge a duty to disclose information which is material to the examination of this application in accordance with title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, and section 1.56(a).

I hereby declare that all statements made herein of my own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true; and further that these statements were made with the knowledge that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under title 18, United States Code, section 1001, and that such willful false statements may jeopardize the validity of the application or any patent issued thereon. Please send correspondence and make telephone calls to the first inventor below.

Print Name:

Signature: Sole/First Inventor:

Legal Residence: *

Post Office Address:

Telephone:

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Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application (Continued)

Signature: Joint/Second Inventor:

Print Name:

Legal Residence: *

Post Office Address:

Telephone:

* City and state, county and state or city, state and country if foreign.

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Note that some pages and/or forms will say on the bottom "Page 1 of 2" and when they do, they will be accompanied by a second (and third, forth, so on) form that that goes with it as a set and says "Page 2 of 2" (or page 3, 4, and so on).

Once I almost sent only one page of this type, not realizing that it was the first page of a 2 page set. So be careful, you wouldn't want the patent application held up over a single page that you missed.

You will also notice that I pointed out how to use an E.I.C. Sticker. What is an E.I.C. Sticker? You might ask. The E.I.C. Stickers are sent to you if you register with the patent office for a "Customer Assignment Number".

The patent office keeps all of your information on file (such as your name, address, and phone number) to make it easier on you the next time you want to file a patent.

Applying your personal E.I.C. Stickers (referred to on your forms as your "Customer Number") to any and all applicable forms you save a lot of time because you no longer have to type in your personal information (such as your address) on each and every single form and/or document.

You just simply apply the sticker in the appropriate place on the forms (as you can clearly see in my examples) that have a place reserved for the sticker to go which, as I said earlier usually reads "Customer Number" as you seen in my examples.

After applying the stickers, please be sure to put a check mark in the appropriate box as seen in the example. Don't get in a hurry and forget the check box, sometimes those little boxes are easy to overlook, and let's face it, the last thing that you want to happen is to have it sent back to you.

When it comes to patents, timing is everything when you consider that I have heard it said that at the exact same time you thought of your invention, someone else in another part of the world thought of it too! So it's imperative that you get it patented before they do!

Now for a very important tip While we are on the subject, I neglected to mention on a previous page while I was discussing the E.I.C. Stickers and Customer Assignment Number the best part of all!

The main reason that I applied for my very own Customer Assignment Number is that; since it is an electronic sticker (hence the E in E.I.C) sticker with a bar code on each sticker, your application is processed up to six months faster than an application submitted by an individual normally.

This gives you quite an advantage over someone who submits a normal patent application without the E.I.C sticker; giving you almost (or possibly up to ) a half a year (6 months) of a jump ahead of that other person that thought of it at the exact same time that you did.

Step N:

Small Entity Declaration

You are just going to love this! If you are not a business corporation or one of these big companies (in other words you're just a small time inventor just starting out) then you can file as a "Small Entity" which gives you a huge reduction in your filing fees.

Hey, when you're poor, every cent counts. See the sample "Small Entity Declaration" document on the next page. Speaking of small entity, notice that on the next page or two, I have included a sample form titled "Provisional Application for Patent Cover Sheet", and to the lower left side of this form you will see a box that you must put a check mark in if you are filing as a Small Entity (Small Entity Status).

Also, note that the page after that one was originally stapled to the previous form and at the top of the form it clearly states the words "Additional page" (for the Provisional Application for a Patent Cover Sheet) so as stated earlier, there are two forms that go together here.

Also, make a note that there are two different types of forms to decide from, a Provisional Application and a non-Provisional Application as well. Be sure to read up on them and decide which form you decide to use. If possible go to the patent office website at http://www.uspto.gov to download and print your forms and read the directions and explanations of each form closely. If you are strapped for cash, filing one of the two may save you a little money for now.

Here are some samples:

In the United States Patent and Trademark Office

First/Sole Applicant:

Joint/Second Applicant

Title:

Small Entity Declaration-Independent Inventor(s)

As a below-named inventor, I hereby declare that I qualify as an independent inventor as defined in 37 CFR 1.9(c) for purposes of paying reduced fees under section 41 (a) and (b) of title 35 United States Code, to the Patent and Trademark Office with regard to my above-identified invention described in the specification filed herewith. I have not assigned, granted, conveyed, or licensed-and am under no obligation under any contract or law to assign, grant, convey, or license-any rights in the invention to either (a) any person who could not be classified as an independent inventor under 37 CFR 1.9(c) if that person had made the invention, or (b) any concern which would not qualify as either (i) a small business concern under 37 CFR 1.9(d) or (ii) a nonprofit organization under 37 CFR 1.9(e).

Each person, concern, or organization, to which I have assigned, granted, conveyed, or licensed-or am under an obligation under any contract or law to assign, grant, convey, or license-any rights in the invention is listed below:

There is no such person, concern, or organization.

Any applicable person, concern, or organization is listed below: *

Full Name:

Address:

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Small Entity Declaration-Independent Inventor(s)

Additional Page

I acknowledge a duty to file, in the above application for patent, notification of any change in status resulting in loss of entitlement to Small Entity status prior to paying, or at the time of paying, the earliest of the issue fee or any maintenance fee due after the date on which status as a Small Entity is no longer appropriate (37 CFR 1.28(b)).

I hereby declare that all statements made herein of my own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true; and further that these statements were made with the knowledge that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under title 18, United States Code, section 1001, and that such willful false statements may jeopardize the validity of the application, any patent issued thereon or any patent to which this verified statement is directed.

Signature of Sole/First Inventor:

Date of Signature:

Signature of Joint/Second Inventor:

Date of Signature:

Print name of Sole/First Inventor:

Print name of Joint/Second Inventor:

* Note: A separate Small Entity Statement is required from any listed entity.

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Step O:

Disclosure Document Reference Letter

To tie the application to previously filed docs (if any)

Step P:

Information Disclosure Statement

List of prior art or copies of prior art that you found during your patent search that show the process, idea, or inventions prior process before you came up with your idea/invention.

Step Q: Cover Letter (this is self explanatory)

Step R:

Self addressed Return Receipt Post (& Postage Stamp)

This is to be mailed back to you to acknowledge receipt of your application package.

Step S:

Transmittal Letter & Fee Transmittal Forms (form # PTO/2038)

Check and/or Credit Card Forms

Step T:

Include all drawings to be mailed with your patent application

Step U:

Big mailing envelope and postage

Well, guess what my friend (and as of today my fellow inventor), we are finally finished, other than steps T & U which is making sure to include all of your drawings in your patent application envelope to send off with it (Step U) and/or package in which you plan to send (mail) to the patent office (be sure to put a stamp on it and/or pay postage and handling).

See there! I told you that I would be there with you throughout the entire process "even to the point of putting a stamp on the envelope before you mail it" as I just told you to do.

Welcome to the profession of inventor's worldwide, where I hope and pray that your invention serves you and your consumers and/or customers well.

I hope that you reap the rewards that you just worked so hard for. No matter what, you have already earned the bragging rights to be able to say to someone "I wrote my own patent application!".

Now begins the most exciting and hopefully rewarding part of becoming an inventor. Now that you will have a "Patent Pending" status on your invention you can begin testing and marketing your new idea/invention.

I do strongly suggest having a patent attorney double check your work if you can afford it (since you already did all the work, he should not charge you much just to check it for you) if you can afford it.

Depending on the type of invention that you have, this is the stage of the process where you graduate to the next phase of making a "prototype" of your invention so that you can begin marketing it.

A prototype is basically just a working model of your invention, which you hopefully did your homework on in finding the cheapest source of production and marketing.

You can pay someone to have a professional prototype made (which is what I suggest that you do) try to design it yourself.

I hope that this experience has been as rewarding for you as it has been for me. If you liked Patent Ease™ please tells a friend and brag to everyone that you did it! Like me, without an expensive patent attorney, you wrote your own patent!

Like I said, no matter what happens from this point on, you buckled down, worked hard and have truly earned that bragging right to say to any and everyone...

"With the help of Patent Ease™, I wrote my own patent application!"

May your building bricks turn to gold, paving you a bright & prosperous road to financial freedom and a life of wealth and prosperity. Congratulations and good luck!

Sincerely: Wayne Hoss

# Forms

Some forms on the next few pages are intentionally left blank or have words in parentheses so that you can edit them to fit your needs by replacing the parenthesis and the text in them with whatever you information is.

Obviously your idea/invention will be different from mine and anyone else's for that matter, so you might not have a drawing for instance referencing such and such in figure 6, or some of the views in the examples such as a side view.

Due to the thousands of possible variables, the best I could do is give you these blank form examples to use as a master template, or as an example, in which to begin with, adding or removing whichever parts you need.

There are some declarations of invention, and forms like it that you can use the complete form, just be sure to read it carefully and add your names, signatures, etc... in the appropriate place, which will be easy to see.

Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application

As a below-named inventor, I hereby declare that my residence, post office address, and citizenship are as stated below next to my name and that I believe that I am the original, first and sole inventor [if only one name is listed below] or an original, first, and joint inventor [if plural names are listed below] of the subject matter which is claimed and for which a patent is sought on the invention, the specification of which is attached hereto and which has the following title:

Name of invention/idea __________________________________________ I have reviewed and understand the contents of the above-identified specification, including the claims, as amended by any amendment specifically referred to in the oath or declaration. I acknowledge a duty to disclose information which is material to the examination of this application in accordance with Title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 1.56(a).

I hereby declare that all statements made herein of my own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true; and further that these statements were made with the knowledge that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and that such willful false statements may jeopardize the validity of the application or any patent issued thereon.

Please send correspondence and make telephone calls to the first inventor below

Date: __________________

Signature: Sole/First Inventor: ________________________________________

Print Name:_________________________________________

Legal Residence: * ________________________________

Post Office Address: _______________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________

Signature: Joint/Second Inventor: ________________________________________

Print Name:_________________________________________

Legal Residence: * ________________________________

Post Office Address: _______________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________

* City and state, county and state or city, state and country if foreign

Declaration of Invention

I __________________________________________ do hereby declare that I am the sole

Inventor of this idea/invention __________________________________________________ and to the best of my knowledge there is no other idea/invention's or patents like it. The actual date of conception, or date that I first conceived of or thought of the said idea/invention is _______________ and the name of the individual(s) whom I first related my idea/invention to (if applicable) along with any and/or all details is ___________________________________________ and the date that

I contacted them was __________________ .

As the sole inventor I claim my idea/invention as my intellectual property. The said invention fits into the category of intellectual property because it was the said inventors own and original idea in which he intends to patent said invention as well as any and all processes, product names, and/or trademarks, including but not limited to the unique name of ___________________________________________, as well as the unique business method of operation which has much value in the marketplace.

Date: __________________

Inventors Name: ________________________________________

Inventors Address:_________________________________________

Witnessed by: (If Applicable) ________________________________

Inventors Signature: _______________________________________

Witness Signature: _______________________________________
Design Patent Application

Be it known that I, the undersigned, have invented a new, original, and ornamental design for an idea/invention which I refer to as, or have named : __________________ of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing(s), forming a part hereof.

  1. Figure1 is a (Front, Top, etc...) view of the (name of your invention goes here) and its related mechanisms, showing my new design;

  2. Figure 2 is a (Front, Top, etc...) view of the (insert invention or part here) of Fig.1;

  3. Figure 3 is a (Front, Top, etc...) view of the (insert invention or part here) of Fig.1;

  4. Figure 4 is a (Front, Top, etc...) view of the (insert invention or part here) and its related mechanisms to the (insert invention or part here) in Fig. 1;

  5. Figure 5 is a (Front, Top, etc...) view of the (insert invention or part here) in Fig. 1; and

Figure 6 is an outside view of the (insert invention or part here) showing the (insert invention or part here) as well as (insert invention or part here) and all of the other mechanisms, of the ((insert invention or part here) in Fig.1

I claim: The ornamental design for my invention (Name of Invention) as shown and described.

Date: __________________

Inventor: ________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

Witness: _______________________________________

In the United States Patent and Trademark Office

First/Sole Applicant: ________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

Witness: _______________________________________

In the United States Patent I __________________________________________ do hereby declare that I am the sole inventor of this idea/invention they I have named but not limited to __________________________________________________ and to the best of my knowledge there is no other idea/invention's or patents like it.

The actual date of conception, or date that I first conceived of or thought of the said idea/invention is _______________ and the name of the individual(s) whom I first related my idea/invention to (if applicable) along with any and/or all details in a confidential agreement is ____________________________________________ and the date that I contacted them was __________________ .

As the sole inventor I claim my idea/invention as my intellectual property. The said invention fits into the category of intellectual property because it was the said inventors own and original idea in which he intends to patent said invention as well as any and all processes, product names, and/or trademarks, including but not limited to the unique name of ___________________________________________, as well as the unique business method of operation which has much value in the marketplace.

Date: __________________

Inventors Name: ________________________________________

Inventors Address:_________________________________________

Witnessed by: (If Applicable) ________________________________

Inventors Signature: _______________________________________

Witness Signature: _______________________________________

Utility Patent Application

Be it known that I, the undersigned, have invented a new, original, and ornamental design for the (put name of your invention here) of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, forming a part hereof.

Figure 1 is a front view of the (what is it?) to (put name of your invention here) and its related mechanisms, showing my new design;

Figure 2 is a side view of the (what is it?) of Fig.1;

Figure 3 is a rear view of the (what is it?) of Fig.1;

Figure 4 is a side view of the (what is it?) and its related mechanisms to (put name of your invention here) of Fig.1 And Fig.5 is an outside view of the (put name of your invention here) showing the (what is it?) and all the other mechanisms of the (put name of your invention here) in Fig.1;

I claim: The ornamental design for an (put name of your invention here) as shown and described.

Date: __________________

Inventors Name: ________________________________________

Inventors Address:_________________________________________

Witness: __________________

Declaration of Invention

I (Name of Inventor goes here) do hereby declare that I am the sole inventor of this idea/invention titled (name of Invention goes here) and to the best of my knowledge there is no other idea/invention's or patents like it. The actual date of conception or date that I first conceived of or thought of the said idea/invention is (put the date you first came up with idea) and the name of the individual(s) whom I first related my idea/invention to (if applicable) along with any and/or all details is (if you told anyone about your idea/invention put their name(s) here) and the date that I contacted them was (put the date you first told them).

As the sole inventor I claim my idea/invention as my intellectual property. The said invention fits into the category of intellectual property because it was the said inventors own and original idea in which he intends to patent said invention as well as any and all processes, product names, and/or trademarks, including but not limited to the unique name of (Put any name or title that you want to claim such as my Recycler) as well as the unique business method of operation which has much value in the marketplace.

Date: (put date here)

Inventors Name: (put inventors name here)

Inventors Address: (put inventors address here)

Witnessed by: (If Applicable) (Put name of witness here)

Inventors Signature: (put inventors signature here)

Witness Signature: (put witness signature here)

Steps Chart of the Detailed Specifications of the Invention

A.) Title of the Invention: ________________________________________

B.) Cross Reference: ________________________________________

C.) Background of the Invention: ________________________________________

1.) Field of the Invention: ________________________________________

2.) Prior Art: ________________________________________

D.) Summary of the Invention:_________________________________________

E.) Brief description of the drawings:_________________________________________

F.) List of Reference Numbers:_________________________________________

G.) Detailed description of Invention:_________________________________________

H.) Operation of the Invention:_________________________________________

1.) Structural Aspects of Invention:_________________________________________

2.) Operational Aspects of Invention:_________________________________________

I.) Description/Operation of Invention_________________________________________

J.) Conclusion, Ramification, Scope:_________________________________________

K.) Claims:_________________________________________

L.) Abstract:_________________________________________

Forms to be filled out

M.) Patent Application Declaration (P.A.D.)

N.) Small Entity Declaration (S.E.D.)

O.) Disclosure Document Reference Letter

P.) Information Disclosure Statement

Q.) Cover Letter

R.) Self Addressed Return Post Card & Postage Stamp

S.) Transmittal Letter & Fee Transmittal Forms (PTO/2038)

T.) All drawings

U.) Big size mailing envelope & postage stamp

### Q & A (Questions & Answers)

Please answer the following questions while your new idea\invention is still fresh in your mind. You will need these answers later on in the patent process, but answering them now before reading the book guarantees a better answer.

Even if it seems as though you are answering the same question again, go ahead and answer it. I find at times that I like my second answer better than the first; or vice versa, and sometimes I like both answers so much that I combine them together. I will try not to repeat them often.

Please answer the questions completely, to the best of your ability. Be sure to take your time and answer them in full detail, using the very best descriptions possible; leaving nothing out.

The reason that I am asking you to do this before reading the book is because right now your mind is clear, and you are excited about your new idea for an invention, and that is the best time to answer these questions.

If you have a co-inventor or a business partner, ask them to answer all of the questions on a separate sheet of paper, because sometimes one persons answer is more precise than another, not to mention that they may think to write down something you missed, and that one thing may very well save your patent. Keep in mind that the slightest detail left out can cause your patent to be rejected or leave it open for a patent thief.

Basically, you are just putting down what you already know about your invention, such as; what made your idea/invention seem so good to you? Why? How? What is it? What group of people would use it and how? When was it that you first thought of it? Write it down.

This is one of the most important steps of the entire process. I know that you must be mortified at the thought of writing your very own patent, and that's oik. I was nervous too! However; that is what this Q & A (Questions and Answers) is all about; making the process of writing your own patent easy.

When you file for a patent you need to know and list every possible aspect of your invention, such as the questions listed below. By answering them now, when your mind is fresh and clear, almost guarantees that you will not forget any important details in the end. Keep in mind that any single detail left out of your patent, even the slightest, leaves your patent open for someone else to come along and steal it, legally, or can cause your patent to be rejected. I know that I keep repeating that point, but that is because it is very important, so I want to embed it deep into your mind.

Once again I will repeat myself, as I will do every now and then in this book, but please do not get upset with me, because I am doing it for your own good. By repeating the most important details of this patent process, once in a while, it ensures me that it is being burned into your memory and you will not forget it. Trust me; you will be glad that I did in the end. However, I promise not to repeat myself too often.

Please answer all of the questions below to the best of your ability, keeping in mind that any and every single detail is important. Take your time, relax, and try to imagine any and every possible aspect of your idea/invention, leaving absolutely nothing out.

Use the sample you seen earlier in this book for a guide

Question and Answers

What is your idea/invention? ________________________________________

What category does your idea/invention fall into?:

________________________________________

Before you thought of your idea/invention, what was the previous method used?

________________________________________

How does your invention improve upon the previous method used?

________________________________________

Who would use your invention?: ________________________________________

What made your idea/invention seem so good to you?

________________________________________

Why?: ________________________________________

Where will it be used the most? : ________________________________________

What industry or categories does your invention fit into the best? List every possibility

________________________________________

Does your invention have moving parts? If so, then you will need to file for a Utility Patent. If that's the case, please list all of the moving parts here in great detail. How they move, why they move (what purpose in the process does it achieve), what process achieves this propulsion?

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

Is your invention just a simple object or design like a coffee mug?

If so then you will need to file for a Design Patent, which is quite a bit cheaper

than a Utility Patent.

What uses are there for your invention? : ________________________________________

How many uses are there? List all that you can think of

________________________________________

Why were the previous methods used ineffective or weak?

________________________________________

Patent Ease

Copyright 2012 Wayne Hoss

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All contents copyright 2012 Wayne Hoss

All rights reserved. Any and all information contained within this document otherwise known as book or manuscript may not be modified or sold without the written consent of the author Wayne Hoss.

No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including but not limited to graphic, electronic, or mechanical, or photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems, without the written permission of the author Wayne Hoss.

Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners. The publisher and the author make no claims to these trademarks, such as the U.S.P.T.O. (United States Patent & Trademark Office) mentioned in this book.

The author does claim his own works and actual patent application(s) included in this book which are only to be used as an example for the readers to go by. Some of the inventions mentioned in this book, and/or Patent Applications, and all other documents such as, but not limited to, the Declaration of Invention(s) are from actual patent and or patents applied for or in works and are the sole property of the author/inventor James Hoskison, also known by his Pen Name "Wayne Hoss" and may not be reproduced or copied in any way, shape, or form, and the author also makes claims to all patent processes as well.

As the sole inventor of the invention(s) which are used only as examples for the readers of this book, "Patent Ease™" or "Patent Ease! ™" but not limited to said name of manuscript, the author also claims the alternate names of "Patent Eze ™" and/or "Patent Eze! ™."

I claim my ideas/invention(s) as my intellectual property. The said invention(s) fits into the category of intellectual property because it was the said inventors own and original idea(s) in which he intends to patent said invention(s) as well as any and all processes, product names, and/or trademarks, including but not limited to the unique name(s) of the "In-Home Recycler ™" also referred to in this book as the "In-Home Recycling Center ™" and/or the "In-Home Recycling Center/Trash Separator ™" "and claims to his other invention(s) mentioned in this book as well; such as "Internet Voice Advertising ™" and/or "Cyber sound Voice Advertising ™" and any other invention(s) and/or idea(s) mentioned in his book "Patent Ease™" herein, as well as the unique business method(s) of operation which have much value in the marketplace.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or emissions, or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of his patent examples which are for readers to observe for learning purposes only, and anyone purchasing said book(s) "Patent Ease ™" has absolutely no rights or claims to said inventors idea(s) and/or invention(s) mentioned within said document also referred to as a book or manuscript, that may accompany it. In no event shall the publisher and/or the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document.

Anyone interested in obtaining rights to his idea's and/or inventions such as the "In-Home Recycling Center ™" may contact him through his Pen Name e-mail address of waynehoss@yahoo.com and he is interested in obtaining investors and/or Venture Capitalist investors to said invention(s) and/or selling all rights completely. Author/Inventor Wayne Hoss (James Hoskison) is definitely interested in selling all rights to his awesome invention referred to as the "In-Home Recycler ™" or "In-Home Recycling Center/Trash Separator ™" which could easily be worth millions of dollars, but since I am old and retired, I am willing to sale it for just a few thousand dollars to the right party, because I just do not have the energy to handle such a huge undertaking, due to several painful, illnesses.

Thank you all for your continued support and dedication!

Sincerely: Wayne Hoss

