Patent Search Activity Template

Instructions:
Complete the following form for the Invention and Innovation Patents Activity.

Topic 1: Mechanical Pencil

Patent Number: CN203110612 U Justify why you believe this patent is more relevant or important than others to your topic. It is just simply the mechanical pencil and mechanical pencils are a product that all of them do the same thing. Would you consider this patent to be an invention or innovation? Explain why. Invention it is the original mechanical pencil Patent Number: CN203063350 U Justify why you believe this patent is more relevant or important than others to your topic. It is a mechanical pencil that is multifunctional. It is a ruler, scale, and pencil together. Would you consider this patent to be an invention or innovation? Explain why. Innovation its a mechanical pencil that has other functions. Patent Number: CN202986459 U Justify why you believe this patent is more relevant or important than others to your topic. Its a fully automatic mechanical pencil which eliminates the need to press a button to eject lead. Would you consider this patent to be an invention or innovation? Explain why. Innovation, it is a mechanical pencil with an automatic feature.

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Topic 2: Fuel Injection

Patent Number: EP2647817 A1 Justify why you believe this patent is more relevant or important than others to your topic. It is the fuel injection patent for a 2 cylinder outboard motor. Would you consider this patent to be an invention or innovation? Explain why. Invention, it is the first patent for a 2 cylinder outboard motor. Patent Number: US8551260 B2 Justify why you believe this patent is more relevant or important than others to your topic. It is a cleaning system for a fuel injector. It injects cleaner every so many miles or hours. Would you consider this patent to be an invention or innovation? Explain why. Innovation, it is a products to make the fuel injector better. Patent Number: EP2628916 A1 Justify why you believe this patent is more relevant or important than others to your topic. It is a fuel injector that is in the intake port. Would you consider this patent to be an invention or innovation? Explain why. Innovation , it is not an original

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Conclusion
1. 1. Describe in your own words the difference between an invention and an innovation. An invention is a product that hasnt been created before. Innovation is a advancement to a product.

2. 2. Describe the most interesting patent you discovered. There is a fully automatic mechanical pencil.

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