automated patent search
Abstract
automated patent search SAGE Publications, Inc.1992DOI: 10.1177/088532829200600301 Continuing our policy of serving our readership in a variety of ways, this issue of the Journal now utilizes an advanced computer-search software called "Automated Patent Search;' developed by MicroPatent of New Haven, CT (phone: 1-800-648-6787). The material is contained in compact disks, and includes essential information on patents dating back to 1969. The U.S. patent literature is one of the most comprehensive sources of technical information. The technical information provided in patents is exhaustive, current, and represents the most valuable technology discovered by corporations, universities and independent inventors. This information is frequently overlooked in the scientific literature, although it is a prime source of potential commercial applicability. Many patents offer the opportunity for technology transfer or joint venture partnering. With this service, our readers can follow, on a year-by-year basis, the development of commercially-successful technology on an economical and effortless basis. We hope that you, our readership, will benefit from this service. Please let us know how you view our efforts, and how we can be of greater assistance to you. We would like to hear from you. Patent No.: 3,883,901 Issued May 20, 1975 Appl. No.: 419450 Filed November