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Design Patent - Sample Specifications and Drawing Disclosures

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Introduction - Example 1: Disclosure Of The Entire Article

These are examples of specifications and drawing disclosures of real design patents that will help you understand what constitutes a complete disclosure for a design patent.

Example 1
Disclosure Of The Entire Article

Specification

I, John Doe, have invented a new design for a jewelry cabinet, as set forth in the following specification. The claimed jewelry cabinet is used to store jewelry and could sit on a bureau.

Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of a jewelry cabinet showing my new design
Fig. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;
Fig. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
Fig. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
Fig. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and
Fig. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

I claim: the ornamental design for a jewelry cabinet as shown.

Drawing Disclosure

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