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The prior art refers to any relevant knowledge, acts, descriptions and patents which pertain to, but predate the invention in question.
In patent law the term "owner" is used to indicate a person in whom one or more interests are vested for his own benefit.
A hinge pin is a cylindrical fastener made of wood, metal, etc., used to join two parts with freedom of angular movement at the joint.
The filing date is the date on which a complete application is legally accepted by the Patent Office.
A fascicle is a signature or section of a work published in parts.
The cross section is a diagram or drawing representing a cut at right angles to an axis.
A claim is the part of a patent or patent application that defines the scope of protection granted by the patent or the protection sought in a patent application.