process a patent
121fencing patent — noun : a patent broader in scope than the product or process actually intended to be manufactured thereunder that is procured to hinder competitors called also blocking patent …
122Alberger process — The Alberger process is a method of producing salt.It involves mechanical evaporation, and uses an open evaporating pan and steam energy. It results in a unique, three dimensional flake salt of extremely light bulk density. It is highly prized in …
123Doctor sweetening process — The Doctor Sweetening Process is an industrial chemical process for removing sulfur compounds like mercaptans from sour gasoline. Sulfur compounds darken gasoline, give it an offensive odor and increase toxic sulfur dioxide engine… …
124infringement of patent — A tort. Carbice Corp. v American Patents Development Corp. 283 US 27, 75 L Ed 819, 51 S Ct 334. The violation of a right secured to the inventor by the Patent Law. The manufacture, use, or sale of the patented process or instrumentality without… …
125joint patent — A patent issued to two or more persons jointly where both have participated in the process of discovery and invention. 40 Am J1st Pat § 66 …
126secret process — noun : a process that is a trade secret that would be valuable to competitors but is often protected by rule of court from compulsory disclosure although not protected by patent …
127art or process — A term familiar in patent law, meaning the method whereby materials are treated so as to produce a given result. Expanded Metal Co. v Bradford, 214 US 366, 53 L Ed 1034, 29 S Ct 652 …
128Reconfigurable Manufacturing System — A reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) is one designed at the outset for rapid change in its structure, as well as its hardware and software components, in order to quickly adjust its production capacity and functionality within a part… …
