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Writing an Abstract for Your Patent Application

The abstract is a short summary of your invention that introduces your invention in a patent application.
Tips on Writing an Abstract
The abstract is a short summary of your invention.
Abstract Definition
A simple definition of what a patent abstract is followed by the more complex legal definition.
Abstract Example # 1
From a patent appkication for a collapsible tent frame.
Abstract Example # 2
From a patent application for an electrical connector.

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