2. Definition “Nothing says I invented this better then a Patent. A patent is an intelluctual property right granted by the us government to certify an invention such that someone else can not make or sell it for a certain period of time. You own that thing in exchange you must make a public disclosure of that invention” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYfPx0ee GeA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYfPx0ee GeA

3. Question Why do you think engineers, scientists, and technologists should be interested in the patent process?

4. Research Identify the 3 types of patents What are the requirements to be eligible for a patent? What are the steps required for patent application? What is the usual time period to receive the patent? Can patents be extended or adjusted? What is a design patent? Find 3 Dumb patents and explain what they were

5. Project You will design and create a small desk ornament for a gift. You may work with one partner ( you both need to produce the product and individual paper work) Once you decide what your product will be you need to draw sketches and fill out the application for your patent. Once the application and product is complete you will be graded and allowed to take the project home to give to someone as a gift

6. Application Title of invention Statement of sponsored research Background of the invention Brief summary of the invention Brief description for several views of drawings Detail description of the invention A claim (what does this thing do) Final closure (Final thoughts on product)

7. Website idea Small Desk Projects