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To understand where additive technology heading, the most important source of information today is the US patent system. You can find out months - in some cases, years - in advance what approaches your competitors are considering, how others have solved problems, and what new technologies are on the horizon. Patent applications included in the database are often even more useful since they're frequently published after only a short delay.
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The problem is that the patent system is so big, the RP field so complex, and its terminology so confusing, that it's difficult to effectively search it. That's where The Additive Fabrication / Rapid Prototyping US Patent Database comes in. Over the last sixteen yrears, we've gathered all the pertinent RP infomation from the system for you. Make certain that you have permanent access and search capability on your own hard drive of the most complete source of RP intellectual property information available on the planet.
If you're spending money on patent attorney's fees, for less than the cost of a half hour of many an attorney's time, you can make sure you uncover all the prior art and claims that could interfere with your's. It's in your interest to make sure your attorney has uncovered - and shown you - all the applicable material, and this is a cost-effective way to do it.
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Patents as Key Information Sources for Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy
The days when a straightforward approach to technology protection was possible are over. A new era has begun with potential risks and rewards that extend far beyond the basic functions of patents. This thorough article tells you exactly what you need to know.
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If you're trying to move an additive technology forward, you should find out what others have done before you. It might well save you considerable money on legal and search fees, and will almost assuredly lead to a better technical solution and a greater likelihood of a patent for you.
Once you purchase the Database, you'll also have access for one year to major updates for a small additional fee.
 The Database contains information on nearly 9,800 US rapid prototyping patents and published applications, and is currently expanding at the rate of more than 1,200 patents and applications per year. It covers all facets of RP including: RP processes, materials, and software; RP applications as diverse as art and medicine; tooling and direct manufacturing - and much more. Approximately 3,830 issued patents and 5,935 published applications are included. The information fields provided are: Title, Inventor, Assignee, Patent Number, US Class, and Abstract.
The Database is provided as four files:
- The complete ISSUED PATENT database, including abstracts in plain text format.
- The ISSUED PATENT database, in MS Excel spreadsheet format for simultaneous sorting on multiple keys.
- The PATENT APPLICATIONS database, including abstracts in plain text format.
- The PATENT APPLICATIONS database, in MS Excel spreadsheet format for simultaneous sorting on multiple keys.
Download a sample of the database.
The sample contains the historicaly-significant patents selected for the RP Patent Museum.
Download a brochure.
The brochure contains a fascinating list of new and developing additive fabrication markets and applications.
How to Order
The price of the complete Rapid Prototyping US Patent Database sent by speedy email delivery is just US$299.00. Students or faculty with email accounts in their own names at a university or other educational institutions may purchase the database for the special discounted rate of US$149.00. Please see below. When you pay list price for the complete database you'll automatically become a registered user for one year. Major updates of the complete database for registered users are just US$99.00.
You can purchase this product 2 basic ways:
1. By credit card or through a PayPal® account.
Note that while credit card transactions are handled through PayPal®, it's not necessary for you to have an account. To purchase the database, simply click the "Buy Now" button. Please provide your complete contact information so we can register you for low-cost updates in the future. This information will not be shared with third parties, nor will you receive solicitations from us.
The Database will be sent to you by email shortly after your transaction clears.
2. By check, bank draft or wire transfer.
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Registered users can obtain a low-cost update during one year after purchasing the database for US$99 by clicking on the "Buy Now" button below:
Special Educational Institution Price
We are pleased to offer the Database to students and faculty at universities or other educational institutions for the special discounted rate of US$149.00. You MUST have an email account in your own name at such an institution, however. Click this "buy now" button to make your purchase. Please note: If we determine that you're not qualified to receive this special rate, your funds will be returned less any processing fees from PayPal and/or your credit card issuer.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Information appearing in this Database has been obtained by the author and publisher from sources believed to be reliable. However, because of the possibility of human or mechanical error, the author and publisher cannot guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any information and are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or the results obtained from the use of such information. The author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused, directly or indirectly by the information contained in this database.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The files comprising the Additive Fabrication / Rapid Prototyping US Patent Database are copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (C) by Castle Island Co., all rights reserved. They are intended for use by the purchaser only. Copying for purposes other than the intended use or posting the information contained in these files on a web-site is contrary to copyright law.
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