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Drexel Engineering Library Introduction to Engineering Design Research Tutorials

This tutorial, presented by Jay Bhatt, Engineering Librarian, delves into the essentials of patent searching and understanding technical reports in the field of engineering design research. Learn what patents are, including the types of patents such as utility, design, and plant patents. Discover key patent institutions, resources for accessing patent documents, and ways to find and read technical reports from both government and private organizations. Enhance your research skills and navigate the world of patents and engineering documentation effectively.

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Drexel Engineering Library Introduction to Engineering Design Research Tutorials

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  1. Drexel Engineering LibraryIntroduction to Engineering Design Research Tutorials Finding Patents and Technical Papers Jay Bhatt Engineering Librarian

  2. Patent Searching • What is a patent? • “A patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to the inventor.” • Patent Granting Institutions: • US Patent and Trademark Office • Canadian Intellectual Property Office • European Patent Office • China Patent & Trademark Office • Japan Patent Office • and many others…

  3. # Deconstructing US Patents Patent Title • Types of Patents: • Utility Patents • Design Patents • Plant Patents Patent Diagram

  4. www.uspto.gov

  5. Getting Patent Files • www.pat2pdf.org • Enter US patent number for easy-to-read pdf of patent with diagrams • Google Patents, www.google.com/patents • The power of Google applied to US Patents • Beta stage, comprehension not guaranteed

  6. What are Technical Reports? Federal Reports Corporate / White Papers • Describe the results or progress of research activities at government agencies • EPA • DOE • NASA • Often freely available on government agency website • Science.gov • Describe the results or progress of research activities at private facilities • IBM • Intel • Bell Labs • May also include product specifications, users manuals, etc… • GlobalSpec

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