1. “comprising” means including but not limited to
2. “said” used to ensure we are not adding an element (not “the”!!!)
3. “means for” = equivalent
1. performs substantially the same function
2. in substantially the same manner
3. to achieve substantially similar results
4. example of a drafted claim for first ever clipboard:
“a holding unit comprising
1. a support member and
2. a holder
there are means for bringing said support member and said holder together and keeping them together to hold something. Said support member is substantially flat as a means for writing on support.
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