Step 2 of step 1;

Note the numbers in the above Fig1; 34 - 32 - 52 etc. These numbers have lines connecting to every curve of the Invention and are used to explain every part of your Invention.

Example: In Fig 1, let’s look at number 34. It is showing not only a hole that a screw will fit through, it is showing the dimple that will slide into the receptacle plate so that when the screw is tighten down, it will snug both the Invention and the receptacle plate together. If this dimple did not pooch out it would not slide into the receptacles’ indent and fit snug, and the gap would cause the Invention to buckle instead of lying flat when tightened.

Again in step 2 you must take at least 4 pieces of paper and do the same as I just did. Use the first paper to make reference to, and explain the first drawing leaving 4 inches on the bottom of the paper for a notary to notarize it. If need be use more than 1 paper for each drawing.

Now do the same with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th paper.

I always lay the drawing down on the left side of my computer and my coffee cup on the right side and (oh never sip coffee outside on a cold Kentucky morn) then type the descriptions into a word document, because I can get more words per paper this way. However if you do not have a computer just print using an ink pen, never use pencils. Judges and Attorneys have a hard time reading faded pencil or hand writing, so just print it with an ink pen and if you spelt coffee on 1 start over.

The most important thing to remember is words, words, words, in other words, explain your Invention with many, many words. Do not under estimate the power of words. When your Invention gets into the patent office and you or if you decide to use a patent attorney, must defend, and prove it is yours, and prove it really is a new Invention warranting a utility patent. The use of many words can be the deciding factor in winning the patent.

So you must describe every curve, every function, why it is needed, just what it is for, what it does, and why yours is different than other similar Inventions on the market. You need to describe the materials that will be used to manufacture your Invention when it becomes a product on the market.

Once you are finished with Step 2 of step 1; you just run off and have them notarized, right, no that’s wrong!

Now That Was Cold

When I found my bare feet frozen to the deck planks, my hands frozen to the sliding door handle and half my mustache in my coffee cup, I also found my lips frozen shut and unable to holler for help!

This was one time in my life I was so glad I learned MORSE CODE as a child growing up. Realizing I failed to teach my wife and children MORSE CODE, I began anyway to tap out SOS on the sliding glass door; my nose froze to the glass. Pivoting on my nose I succeeded taping it with my dry forehead.