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Invention Prototyping and Development / Re: A new kind of wind power generator
« Last post by Brad on December 03, 2023, 02:04:59 PM »You can sell or license a pending patent application after it has been filed. Good luck.
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Invention Prototyping and Development / A new kind of wind power generator
« Last post by RevI on December 02, 2023, 08:01:24 AM »I am an Indian inventor. For a long time, I am continuing personal research about a new kind of wind power generation system. Recently, while searching net, I have found out that the necessary machinery is already available in market. In short, the machine now can be built easily.
At present, I have completed the CAD drawing and done some ANSYS simulation testing. As per the latest simulation where the RPM was set of 3600, the torque was found to be around 1.52 for a machine of 35 cm diameter and the input wind velocity was set to be 6 m/s. For me, this is promising result and I can say that no wind turbine in anywhere around the world of that little diameter can generate such torque at this RPM.
I now want to further develop this invention by making a real prototype. And, I want to know, how close the real prototype can perform in comparison to the simulation. And, I have already applied for a patent, kindly tell me whether I can approach any possible investor or buyer to sell/license the technology or not.
At present, I have completed the CAD drawing and done some ANSYS simulation testing. As per the latest simulation where the RPM was set of 3600, the torque was found to be around 1.52 for a machine of 35 cm diameter and the input wind velocity was set to be 6 m/s. For me, this is promising result and I can say that no wind turbine in anywhere around the world of that little diameter can generate such torque at this RPM.
I now want to further develop this invention by making a real prototype. And, I want to know, how close the real prototype can perform in comparison to the simulation. And, I have already applied for a patent, kindly tell me whether I can approach any possible investor or buyer to sell/license the technology or not.
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Patent Questions and Advice / Re: query about
« Last post by Brad on November 01, 2023, 08:46:35 AM »Based on your example I would file it as one application. Normally things like choice of material or manufacturing process are not that important when you are trying to claim a new device like a pencil case.
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Patent Questions and Advice / query about
« Last post by Deemak on November 01, 2023, 05:44:57 AM »Hi everyone. I was after some guidance around this: if my invention has 2 designs- each with the same purpose, but each with slight variation in functionality and both with different manufacturing processes ( as version 1 is made of plastic, the 2nd is made of metal), does this need to be submitted as 2 different provisional patent applications or can it be done under 1 with an explanation of both versions of the product?
eg) if i have invented 2 designs of pencil cases that holds 5 pencils ,case a + case b:
case a) is made of plastic with plastic clips to grip the pencils
vs
case b) is made of metal and has elastic straps for the pencils to be inserted
In this case do 2 separate PPA's need to be filed for each design, or can it all be done under 1?
Any advice on this would be much appreciated.
eg) if i have invented 2 designs of pencil cases that holds 5 pencils ,case a + case b:
case a) is made of plastic with plastic clips to grip the pencils
vs
case b) is made of metal and has elastic straps for the pencils to be inserted
In this case do 2 separate PPA's need to be filed for each design, or can it all be done under 1?
Any advice on this would be much appreciated.
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Patent Questions and Advice / Re: updating PPAs (provisional patent applications)
« Last post by Brad on May 30, 2023, 08:49:08 AM »You cannot add new material to any patent application after it has been filed so you cannot update it. You should file a new application. We sometimes have 2-5 PPAs that we later merge together into a full non-provisional utility application.
If you did not pay the fee you will get a letter from the patent office telling you how to make payment. However, in this case it would be safest and easiest for you to file your application again as a new PPA and make sure you pay the fee online this new version.
If you did not pay the fee you will get a letter from the patent office telling you how to make payment. However, in this case it would be safest and easiest for you to file your application again as a new PPA and make sure you pay the fee online this new version.
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Patent Questions and Advice / updating PPAs (provisional patent applications)
« Last post by ppa on May 30, 2023, 12:16:20 AM »is it possible to update PPAs and how to do it, or does one need to refile for every update?
Also, how long do I have to pay for a PPA if I do not do it online immediately when filing PPA? How is the payment done the easiest outside of USA?
Also, how long do I have to pay for a PPA if I do not do it online immediately when filing PPA? How is the payment done the easiest outside of USA?
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Patent Questions and Advice / Re: Does including a patent as a reference imply protection?
« Last post by Brad on February 04, 2023, 01:12:38 PM »Unfortuently you cannot get that from the patent office. If your patent cites old_patent_123 and then your patent is allowed that just means that the patent examiner thought your idea was different enough from old_patent_123 that it could be its own invention. It does not mean that you are clear and not infringing on old_patent_123.
Another simple example would be a bicycle. If old_patent_123 claimed a bicycle with two wheels and you made a bicycle with three wheels you may get your own new patent approved because it was different than old_patent_123 with two wheels. However, your three wheel bicycle also includes two wheels plus a third wheel so the owner of old_patent_123 may enforce their patent against you because your bicycle has two wheels. the fact that you have three wheels does not matter because your three wheel bicycle also has two wheels (2+1=3).
Another simple example would be a bicycle. If old_patent_123 claimed a bicycle with two wheels and you made a bicycle with three wheels you may get your own new patent approved because it was different than old_patent_123 with two wheels. However, your three wheel bicycle also includes two wheels plus a third wheel so the owner of old_patent_123 may enforce their patent against you because your bicycle has two wheels. the fact that you have three wheels does not matter because your three wheel bicycle also has two wheels (2+1=3).
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Patent Questions and Advice / Re: I need to help about Docket central and Ready for Examination
« Last post by Hoang Nguyen on February 03, 2023, 09:37:02 PM »Hello Brad!
Thank you for your respond.
In my Private-Pair they show : Status date is : Aug 17 2022.
Number of months to the First Action : 7.
Is mean USPTO calculate the First Action from September 2022 + 7 months so The First Action may be around March 2023. Is this true ?
I need to use only service to answer for First Office Action from USPTO. Do you provide this service ? My application utility is Non-Provisional.
Thank you!
Thank you for your respond.
In my Private-Pair they show : Status date is : Aug 17 2022.
Number of months to the First Action : 7.
Is mean USPTO calculate the First Action from September 2022 + 7 months so The First Action may be around March 2023. Is this true ?
I need to use only service to answer for First Office Action from USPTO. Do you provide this service ? My application utility is Non-Provisional.
Thank you!
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Patent Questions and Advice / Re: Does including a patent as a reference imply protection?
« Last post by hanzichi on February 03, 2023, 03:50:39 PM »I understand your example and completely understand that there are infinity-1 patents out there and nobody is going to review them all. I also am getting the understanding that the patent office doesn't actually explicitly protect you from anything, but really just helps you put a stake in the ground saying I thought of this on this date - maybe somebody else already thought of it, maybe not.
But, to be clear, let's say in your example that your patent referenced a known patent 123. Is there any precedence that might imply that you are protected from being accused of copying/infringing that specific patent 123? Again, I understand that there might be other patents out there that are possibly an issue, but I'm talking about a specific patent that you referenced. Thanks!
But, to be clear, let's say in your example that your patent referenced a known patent 123. Is there any precedence that might imply that you are protected from being accused of copying/infringing that specific patent 123? Again, I understand that there might be other patents out there that are possibly an issue, but I'm talking about a specific patent that you referenced. Thanks!
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PatentFile Website Questions and Reviews / Re: Patenting Formulas for Hair Care Set.
« Last post by Brad on February 03, 2023, 11:15:52 AM »Only the true and first inventor can file the patent. If you did not create this then you cannot apply for a patent.