11.13 Special Requirements for Drawings. (a) Drawings shall be executed in durable, black, sufficiently dense and dark, uniformly thick and well-defined, lines and strokes without colorings.
The traditional method of making patent drawings is with pen and ruler, usually in black and white. The basic tools are inexpensive, though drawing is fairly difficult because you must use India ink (a dark type of ink with carbon particles that is often used in architectural or technical drawings).
A patent application often includes the following primary sections: Invention Title. The title's objective is to provide a clear understanding of the invention or idea. Prior Art: Context and Novelty. Invention Summary. Drawings and Descriptions. Detailed Description. Claims. Scope. Characteristics.
Size and Format Common sizes include 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 paper size, with a recommended margin of at least one inch on all sides. Digital drawings must meet the file format and resolution specifications provided by the patent office.
General Format: Inventor1, Inventor2, et al. Title of patent. Patent number (include country code, the word “Patent”, and patent number with retained commas), date of filing (format Month Date, Year), and issued date of publication (format Month Date, Year).
Get familiar with the format of a patent Description of the invention. The detailed description is the heart of your patent application. Title of the invention. Cross-reference. Background. Summary of the Invention. Claims. Abstract. Drawings and descriptions.
Format of a Patent Application The Specification. The Title. The Description. The Claims. The Drawings. The Abstract. Sample Specifications. Minimum Requirements for a Filing Date.
Utility patents show how a machine or process works. Most of these drawings are in standard black and white, although color examples are available. These color options are only accepted by the USPTO if they're better suited to illustrate the product.