SEARCH, RETRIEVAL, DESIGN MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. A search, retrieval, design and management method and system comprising:
- at least one computer system;
at least one accessible database further comprising at least one data;
inputting means comprising at least one inputter connected to said computer system permitting at least one user to input data into said computer system wherein said computer system is connected by an internet communicator to said accessible database; and
wherein said search, retrieval, management method and system provides an interactive search analyzing means to at least one user.
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Abstract
An apparatus for interactively displaying and presenting a patent or engineering search. Users for the present invention may include patent searchers/entities, patent attorneys, patent agents, engineering and design firms, research and development entities, examiners, patent portfolio managers, marketers, independent inventors, investors and other professionals involved within the field of intellectual property. Hyperlinks and text are used to create an interactive, efficient search whereby the users may rapidly view and analyze the prior art or competitive product(s). The design process may be tailored upon the results to avoid infringement. The present invention may be used in the patenting process and be presented and managed throughout the life of the patent.
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20 Claims
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1. A search, retrieval, design and management method and system comprising:
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at least one computer system; at least one accessible database further comprising at least one data; inputting means comprising at least one inputter connected to said computer system permitting at least one user to input data into said computer system wherein said computer system is connected by an internet communicator to said accessible database; and wherein said search, retrieval, management method and system provides an interactive search analyzing means to at least one user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A search, retrieval, design and management method and system comprising:
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a computer system; a internet communicator; a connecter providing connection means to the internet by hardwired or wireless means; an accessible database comprising data; inputting means comprising at least one inputter connected to said computer system permitting at least one user to input said data into said computer system which is connected by said internet communicator to said accessible database; output means from said computer system including at least one monitor, at least one speaker to alert said at least one user; and wherein said search, retrieval, design and management method and system provides an interactive search analyzing means using hyperlinks.
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19. A method of use for a search, design and retrieval, management method and system comprising the steps of:
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at least one searcher searching at least one database; said at least one searcher compiling the spreadsheet with relevant data and hyperlinks; and said at least one user opening spreadsheet and analyzing its contents for relevance against at least one proposed potential patent to assist in determining novelty. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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