dm.holmquist
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? All
I suggest you take this to a Patent Lawyer.Patent law, in the claims section, if you're able to eliminate a few items in their process in 2 of the claims, is it patent infringement?
After reading through the claims, my conclusion is if you are not using their device or an equivalent you do not violate this patent no matter what material, adhesive, and method you use. If we analyze the broadest independent claims of the patent, they claim the invention to be the following elements 'comprising' :
Claim 1
1. A debris remover
2. Adhesive base coat
3. Applicator
4. Replacement granules
5. Granule leveling slide
6.adjustable frame
7.compression plate
8. Top coat sealant
If I remove lines 6 & 7 from the process, do I infringe on the patent? It basically supports the entire patent. Without that bracket, the patent falls apart.
I am not sure what you are asking. Do you have a workable invention, one that is novel and nonobvious?Patent law, in the claims section, if you're able to eliminate a few items in their process in 2 of the claims, is it patent infringement?
After reading through the claims, my conclusion is if you are not using their device or an equivalent you do not violate this patent no matter what material, adhesive, and method you use. If we analyze the broadest independent claims of the patent, they claim the invention to be the following elements 'comprising' :
Claim 1
1. A debris remover
2. Adhesive base coat
3. Applicator
4. Replacement granules
5. Granule leveling slide
6.adjustable frame
7.compression plate
8. Top coat sealant
If I remove lines 6 & 7 from the process, do I infringe on the patent? It basically supports the entire patent. Without that bracket, the patent falls apart.