The particular requirements for a mechanical patent may vary according to the inventive concept. However, the patent attorney has some general requirements for preparing a mechanical patent application. Click here to find out what information we need from the inventor to conduct a prior art search and prepare a draft of the patent application for a mechanical patent.

A few representative areas in the mechanical art are listed below. However, please note that the list is not exhaustive and your inventive concept may be classified in a mechanical class that is not listed below.

Automotive technologies patents
Micro-engineering technologies patents
Process engineering patents
Structural engineering patents
Patents on medical and surgical devices
Agricultural Equipment patents
Food processing patents
Telecommunications hardware patents
Bio-mechanical devices Patents
Hand tools patents
Patents on design of power plants
Engine technology patents

If you are interested to know how many mechanical patents are filed in the U.S.PTO, what is the spread ratio of patents across various mechanical classes, and more click here