MPEP "Wherein" Clauses #0026

  • Posted on: 27 January 2017
  • By: tsu-ka

“Adapted to,” “Adapted for,”
“Wherein,” and “Whereby” Clauses

Claim scope is not limited by claim language that suggests or makes optional but does not require steps to be performed, or by claim language that does not limit a claim to a particular structure. However, examples of claim language, although not exhaustive, that may raise a question as to the limiting effect of the language in a claim are:

(A) “adapted to” or “adapted for” clauses;

(B) “wherein” clauses; and

(C) “whereby” clauses.

The determination of whether each of these clauses is a limitation in a claim depends on the specific facts of the case.

MANUAL OF PATENT EXAMINING PROCEDURE
2111.04 “Adapted to,” “Adapted for,”
“Wherein,” and “Whereby” Clauses[R-07.2015]

 

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【請求項1-4】 遠隔制御 #0013

  • Posted on: 26 December 2016
  • By: tsu-ka
Japanese

前記ビットマップとソースディスプレイ装置上に表示された前記イメージとの間で所定のしきい値を超える差分に応答して、ソースディスプレイ装置上に表示された前記イメージを複写してビットマップのイメージを更新し、次いで、前記少なくとも1つの宛先データ処理システムへ前記ビットマップのイメージを伝送するステップとを含む方法。
続く #0014

 

Claim1-4 Remote Control #0013

  • Posted on: 26 December 2016
  • By: tsu-ka
English

responsive to the difference between the bit-map image and the image displayed on the source display unit exceeding a predetermined threshold, updating the bit-map image by copying the image displayed on the source display unit, and transmitting the bit-map image to the at least one destination data processing system.
To be continued  #0014
- Anfossi, et al. Screen remote control. U.S.Patent 6,141,022. October 31, 2000.

 

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