"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
The term patent pending informs the public that a person filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for that particular item. The patent pending designation does not give the person any legal rights; it just means that the patent office will review their application. It does not guarantee that a patent will be awarded. It is a warning to potential competitors. Hopefully they won’t put the time and money into developing a product for which you may end up holding the patent.
The phrase 'nares are patent' basically means that the nostrils are open. The opposite would be latent which means that the nostrils are hidden. This is not common.
Once a patent reaches its full term, the inventions claimed in that patent become public domain forever.
Yes. Patent term is typically 20 years, although extensions are available in certain cases.
A patent case involves copyrighted or patented material. The word patent can also mean the subject matter is obvious on its face.
patent or eponym
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it is wide open
The term "Patent applied for" on Reed and Barton silverware indicates that the design or manufacturing process used for that particular piece is in the process of being patented, but the patent has not yet been granted. This label serves as a notice to others that the company is seeking legal protection for its innovation. It can also suggest that the item may have unique features or craftsmanship that are intended to be exclusive to Reed and Barton once the patent is approved.
One type of patent is the design patent, which protects "ornamental characteristics." If the design is sufficiently innovative, it may receive a design patent.
It means it is open and functioning. patent=functional.