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Chapter XI - Annex
CHECKLIST FOR CONSIDERING THE ABSTRACT (see XI, 5)
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In the following checklist, the abstractor should, after having studied the disclosure to be abstracted, place a check in the second column after the applicable terms listed in the first column. The requirements listed in the third column corresponding to the checked items of the first column should be borne in mind by the abstractor as he prepares his abstract. Finally, the abstractor may compare his finished abstract with the checked requirements and place a corresponding checkmark in the fourth column if he is satisfied that the requirements have been met.
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The abstract should deal with:
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its identity, use;
construction, organization, method of manufacture
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its identity (structure if appropriate);
method of preparation, properties, uses
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its nature, properties, use;
essential ingredients (identity, function);
proportion of ingredients, if significant; preparation
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Machine, apparatus, system
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its nature, use; construction, organization;
operation
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its nature and characterizing features; material and conditions employed; product, if significant;
nature of and relationship between the steps, if more than one
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If the disclosure involves alternatives
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the abstract should deal with the preferred alternative and identify the others if this can be done succinctly;
if this cannot be done, it should mention that they exist and whether they differ substantially from the preferred alternative
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Total number of words less than 250:...........
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CHAPTER XI THE ABSTRACT
