Overall, this patent maps out the different proponents of what makes Hervé's kettle unique and patentable. Some parts include the power supply base, a manual control knob, and a reservoir. The patent has a total of 17 claims and I will be analyzing a handful of those claims below.
Claims
|
Analysis
|
3. Kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that
the transmission means include transmission elements housed in the power
supply base, movable
between a resting position and an activation position in which the manual control button is in
the activation position, and complementary transmission elements
housed in the receptacle, movable
between a resting position and an activation position in which the
transmission elements are in the activation position and the switch is in the
closed position, with the receptacle being connected to the power
supply base.
|
The supply base is able to turn on and off (supply electricity
and stop electric flow) in accordance to the manual knob (on-off switch).
|
4. Kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that the
transmission elements include a lever pivotably mounted with respect to the power supply base
of which a first end is attached to the manual control button, and the second end is
suitable for driving the complementary transmission elements towards their
activation position.
|
The on-off switch is correctly linked to the supply base
so when switched on the transmission of electricity is activated.
|
9. Kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that
the manual control button is constantly urged towards its resting position by a spring.
|
There is a spring in the on-off button that makes it so it
cannot turn on without the operator flipping the switch.
|
What I found most interesting with these claims is that they seem repetitive and redundant but each claim is in fact something slightly different and it shows just how important specificity is in these patents. The inventor must map out each tiny detail of his or her invention to prevent others finding a way around it, thus the inventor will be able to sue more easily in the case of an infringement. I also never knew how much goes into inventions that I use on a day to day basis.http://www.google.com/patents/US7145105
Hi Harley,
ReplyDeleteWow! This was really an in depth analysis of the tea kettle patent. I thought that we were supposed to discuss a case, but nonetheless I thought that you did a great job breaking down the patent. One of the most interesting parts of the claim to me was that in order for something to be called a Kettle it must be "constantly urged towards its resting position by a spring." This claim was slightly confusing to me at first, but with your explanation I was able to understand that by this claim the patent means that there is a spring on and off button which is set by a timer.
Best,
Daniella