A patent number on a ring indicates that the design or utility of the ring is protected by a patent, granting the owner exclusive rights to that design or feature. This means that others cannot legally produce, sell, or use the patented design without permission. It often signifies that the ring has unique characteristics that distinguish it from standard designs. The presence of a patent number can also add to the item's value and authenticity.
Pat pend .86 on a 14k gold ring does not refer to the gold content. It likely indicates that the ring design or certain features of the ring are patented or patent pending. The ".86" may refer to the year the patent was filed or it could be a design code.
The marking PAT 6591833 on the inside of a ring likely indicates that the design or manufacturing process for the ring is protected by a patent, specifically patent number 6591833. This means that the design or a particular feature of the ring has been legally recognized and granted exclusive rights by the patent office. Such markings can often be found on jewelry to signify originality and protect the creator's intellectual property.
A patent case involves copyrighted or patented material. The word patent can also mean the subject matter is obvious on its face.
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it is wide open
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.
"Patent" in this case means obvious or apparent. If you show patent dereliction of duty, you are obviously not doing your job.
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
it means that you have a gross patent and need a new one
"Patent" in medical terms means open, as a vessel. The opposite is "occluded."
The word is used in reference to the commercial success potential of a patent or patent pending invention.