Comments on: Q) Johnnie and Floor Tile (4.02.32a) http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/ Patent Bar Review and Study Guide Tue, 22 May 2012 00:33:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sol http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-36714 Sol Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:14:27 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-36714 public use started on Jan 31, 2001 after the inventor ceased testing on jan 30, 2001, so the inventor could timely file the app before or on Jan 31, 2002. public use means use in an unrestricted manner. the public does not need to be aware of it. As long as the invention is not hidden from the public, it is is public use. public use started on Jan 31, 2001 after the inventor ceased testing on jan 30, 2001, so the inventor could timely file the app before or on Jan 31, 2002.

public use means use in an unrestricted manner. the public does not need to be aware of it. As long as the invention is not hidden from the public, it is is public use.

]]> By: Steven Feurch http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-11389 Steven Feurch Fri, 20 May 2011 15:40:37 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-11389 Harry Knight, Sacramento, California developed this product back in the late 1970's to resolve this type of problem in local hotel and motel plus movie theaters floors. Harry Knight, Sacramento, California developed this product back in the late 1970’s to resolve this type of problem in local hotel and motel plus movie theaters floors.

]]> By: Steven Feurch http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-11388 Steven Feurch Fri, 20 May 2011 15:38:55 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-11388 I believe that she is the 2nd person to develop this type of product. Harry Knight, Sacramento, California developed it back in the late 1970's for use in local hotel lobbies. I believe that she is the 2nd person to develop this type of product. Harry Knight, Sacramento, California developed it back in the late 1970’s for use in local hotel lobbies.

]]> By: S http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-1565 S Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:02:47 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-1565 I guess it is a part of PTO humor (in John White's words) I guess it is a part of PTO humor (in John White’s words)

]]> By: S http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-1564 S Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:01:54 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-1564 2133.03(a) Even if the invention is hidden, inventor who puts Machine or Article embodying the Invention is Public View is barred from obtaining a Patent as the invention is in public use. 2133.03(a) Even if the invention is hidden, inventor who puts Machine or Article embodying the Invention is Public View is barred from obtaining a Patent as the invention is in public use.

]]> By: superman10 http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-1496 superman10 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:22:56 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-1496 for answer choice E, i don't understand the distinction between article of manufacture and the floor tile itself. any help? "the article of manufacture is not barred even though the floor material itself cannot be patented" for answer choice E, i don’t understand the distinction between article of manufacture and the floor tile itself. any help?

“the article of manufacture is not barred even though the
floor material itself cannot be patented”

]]> By: Sean http://mypatentbar.com/2008/09/04/q-johnnie-and-floor-tile-40232a/#comment-1495 Sean Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:05:57 +0000 http://patentbar.wordpress.com/?p=818#comment-1495 I think if the public doesn't know it is using the product, it should be okay. My two cents on the USPTO rule. I think if the public doesn’t know it is using the product, it should be okay. My two cents on the USPTO rule.

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