Complete U.S. Patent Library Now Available On the Internet MicroPatent's Patent Server Offers a Powerful and Inexpensive Tool for Technology Research.EAST HAVEN East Haven, town (1990 pop. 26,144), New Haven co., S Conn., on Long Island Sound, a residential suburb of New Haven, in a farm area; inc. 1785. Light industry, distribution and warehousing, electronics, and insurance and investment firms are important. , Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 1995--The world's largest on-line library of information on emerging U.S. technology is now available on the Internet's World Wide Web. MicroPatent's new Patent Server (http://www.micropat.com) enables users to search through and read recent U.S. patents, and also view, purchase and receive copies of any patent issued since 1976. The MicroPatent Micropatent is a subsidiary of the Thomson Corporation. It is the world’s leading private source for online patent and trademark information and produces the world's largest commercial collection of searchable full-text patent information. Patent Server contains more than 1.5 million patent documents in image form - enough data to fill more than 3,000 CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). discs (2.2 terabites). Actual patent documents, complete with graphics and drawings, are available for virtually instant delivery over the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . The Patent Server is designed to provide corporate information professionals, scientific researchers, lawyers, independent inventors and others with a powerful and inexpensive tool for competitive business analysis and general technology research. Using the Patent Server, anyone can do things like: monitor developments in an emerging technology area; track competitors and what they may be preparing to bring to market; or order and receive complete patent documents weeks before they are available from other sources. MicroPatent (East Haven, CT) is the leading electronic publisher of worldwide patent information. MicroPatent's Patent Server is the fastest and least expensive way to access U.S. patents. New patents are on-line within 48 hours after they are issued by the patent office. Searching the text of recent patents is free, and users can receive the average 7-page patent document in minutes for less than $2. MicroPatent's Patent Server allows users to do free full-text searches A search that compares every word in a document, as opposed to searching an abstract or a set of keywords associated with the document. Word processors and text editors contain full-text search functions that let you find a word or phrase anywhere in the document. of every patent issued in the U.S. over the past two weeks. New patents are available within two business days after they are issued. Users can read the complete text of any patent found, and even get a free preview Free preview is a term, most commonly used by cable television, referring to when cable systems offer a pay-TV service to customers for free for a short period of time. History of the first page of the actual patent document, which often contains useful diagrams. While full text search capability is useful for broad research, experienced patent users know the value of seeing the actual patent, which often contain critical diagrams and line drawings. MicroPatent makes it easy to order and download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. the actual patent document as well. From the Patent Server, users can order copies of any patent issued in the U.S. in the past 19 years. Patents are delivered via the Internet ($.25/page), or by fax, express mail or regular mail. CONTACT: Peter Tracy, MicroPatent 203/466-5055 or Technology Solutions Gary Baker Gary Baker is a former NASCAR driver. He made one Winston Cup start at Talladega Superspeedway in 1980. He started 15th and finished 22nd, earning $3,440. He was driving the #4 Waylon Jennings Chevrolet fielded by G.C. Spencer. In 2007, he purchased the Busch Series team Brewco Motorsports. , Jody Cahn 212/696-2000 or gbaker@tsipr.com |
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