patent-application-creator（专利申请创建者）

Patent Application Creator Skill

Complete end-to-end patent application creation from invention disclosure to USPTO-ready filing.

When to Use

Invoke this skill when users ask to:

• Create a complete patent application
• Draft a provisional patent application
• Prepare a utility patent application
• Write patent claims and specification
• Generate a full patent filing package

What This Skill Does

Orchestrates the complete patent creation workflow:

1. Prior Art Search → Identify existing patents
2. Claims Drafting → Write independent and dependent claims
3. Specification Writing → Create detailed description
4. Diagram Generation → Produce technical figures
5. Abstract Creation → Write concise summary
6. Compliance Checking → Validate USPTO requirements
7. IDS Preparation → List prior art for disclosure

Complete Workflow

Phase 1: Discovery & Research (15-30 min)

1. Invention Interview:

- Get detailed invention description from user - Extract key features and novel aspects - Identify problem being solved - List all components/steps

1. Prior Art Search:

- Use Prior Art Search skill (7-step methodology) - Find 10-20 most relevant patents - Document key differences - Assess patentability

1. Technology Landscape:

- Identify CPC classifications - Review competing approaches - Find terminology used in field

Output: Research summary with prior art analysis

Phase 2: Claims Drafting (20-40 min)

1. Claim Strategy:

- Define claim scope based on prior art - Identify distinguishing features - Plan independent/dependent structure - Choose claim types (system, method, etc.)

1. Independent Claims:

- Draft 1-3 broad independent claims - Use preamble-transition-body structure - Include all essential elements - Distinguish from prior art

1. Dependent Claims:

- Add 10-20 dependent claims - Cover specific implementations - Add fall-back positions - Include preferred embodiments

1. Claim Review:

- Use Patent Claims Analyzer skill - Check antecedent basis - Fix definiteness issues - Validate dependencies

Output: Complete claims section (20-25 claims)

Phase 3: Specification Writing (40-90 min)

1. Title:

- Clear, descriptive (< 500 characters) - Matches invention scope - Includes key technology terms

1. Field of the Invention:

- 1-2 paragraphs - Describe technical field - Reference relevant classifications

1. Background:

- Problem statement (2-3 paragraphs) - Limitations of existing solutions - Need for invention - Cite prior art from search

1. Summary:

- High-level description (3-5 paragraphs) - Main features and advantages - How it solves the problem - Independent claims in prose

1. Brief Description of Drawings:

- List each figure - One sentence per figure - Reference numbers introduced

1. Detailed Description:

- Complete description of all embodiments - Multiple embodiments (preferred + variations) - Step-by-step for methods - Component-by-component for systems - Reference numbers throughout - Support ALL claim elements (35 USC 112(a))

1. Examples/Embodiments:

- Specific implementations - Working examples - Alternative designs

1. Advantages/Benefits:

- List key advantages - Explain improvements over prior art

1. Specification Review:

- Use Patent Claims Analyzer skill (specification mode) - Verify all claims are supported - Check enablement - Validate completeness

Output: Complete specification (20-50 pages)

Phase 4: Diagrams & Figures (15-30 min)

1. Identify Figures Needed:

- System block diagrams - Method flowcharts - Component details - Alternative embodiments

1. Generate Diagrams:

- Use Patent Diagram Generator skill - Create all required figures - Add reference numbers (10, 20, 30...) - Ensure clarity

1. Figure Descriptions:

- Write detailed figure descriptions - Explain all reference numbers - Describe relationships between components

Output: 3-10 patent figures (SVG/PNG/PDF)

Phase 5: Abstract & Front Matter (10-15 min)

1. Abstract:

- 50-150 words (USPTO requirement) - Single paragraph - No claim limitations - Broad technical description

1. Title Page Info:

- Inventors - Assignee - Correspondence address - Prior applications (if any)

1. Cross-References:

- Related applications - Priority claims - Provisional references

Output: Complete front matter

Phase 6: Compliance & Validation (15-20 min)

1. Formalities Check:

- Use Patent Claims Analyzer skill (formalities mode) - Abstract length: 50-150 words - Title length: < 500 characters - Required sections present - Drawing references valid

1. Claims Compliance:

- 35 USC 112(b) definiteness - Antecedent basis correct - No indefinite terms - Proper dependencies

1. Specification Compliance:

- 35 USC 112(a) written description - Enablement complete - Best mode disclosed - All claims supported

1. MPEP Guidance:

- Use MPEP Search skill - Verify format requirements - Check section 608 compliance - Review any special requirements

Output: Compliance report with fixes

Phase 7: Final Assembly (10-15 min)

1. Document Assembly:

- Title page - Abstract - Drawings (brief description) - Specification - Claims - Abstract (at end)

1. IDS Preparation:

- List all prior art from search - Include publication numbers - Add filing/grant dates - Note relevance

1. Filing Package:

- Specification document - Claims document - Figures (separate files) - IDS form data - Assignment (if applicable)

Output: USPTO-ready filing package

Document Templates

Specification Structure

[TITLE]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[Technical field description]

BACKGROUND

[Problem statement and prior art]

SUMMARY

[High-level invention description]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates...
FIG. 2 shows...
FIG. 3 depicts...

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[Comprehensive description with reference numbers]

First Embodiment

[Detailed description of main embodiment]

Second Embodiment

[Alternative embodiment]

Examples

[Working examples]

ADVANTAGES

[Key benefits and improvements]

CONCLUSION

[Broad scope statement]

CLAIMS

[Claims section]

Claims Structure

What is claimed is:

1. A [system/method/apparatus] for [purpose], comprising:
    a [first element];
    a [second element]; and
    wherein [novel relationship/function].

2. The [system/method/apparatus] of claim 1, wherein [additional limitation].

3. The [system/method/apparatus] of claim 1, wherein [alternative limitation].

...

[Continue through all claims]

Quality Checklist

Before finalizing, verify:

• Prior art search completed (Top 10 documented)
• Claims drafted (1-3 independent, 10-20 dependent)
• Specification written (20+ pages)
• All claim elements supported in specification
• Diagrams created (3+ figures with reference numbers)
• Abstract written (50-150 words)
• Title created (< 500 characters)
• Antecedent basis checked (no critical issues)
• Definiteness verified (no indefinite terms)
• Enablement complete (sufficient detail)
• Formalities compliant (MPEP 608)
• IDS list prepared (all prior art included)
• Figures match description
• Reference numbers consistent
• USPTO format requirements met

File Organization

patent-application/
├── 01-research/
│   ├── prior-art-search.md
│   ├── top-10-patents.md
│   └── patentability-assessment.md
├── 02-claims/
│   ├── claims-draft-v1.md
│   ├── claims-final.md
│   └── claims-analysis-report.md
├── 03-specification/
│   ├── specification-outline.md
│   ├── specification-full.md
│   └── specification-review.md
├── 04-diagrams/
│   ├── fig1-system-diagram.svg
│   ├── fig2-method-flowchart.svg
│   ├── fig3-component-detail.svg
│   └── figures-list.md
├── 05-front-matter/
│   ├── abstract.md
│   ├── title.md
│   └── bibliographic-data.md
├── 06-compliance/
│   ├── formalities-check.md
│   ├── claims-compliance.md
│   └── spec-compliance.md
└── 07-filing-package/
    ├── complete-specification.pdf
    ├── claims.pdf
    ├── drawings.pdf
    └── ids-list.md

Integration with Other Skills

This workflow orchestrates:

• Prior Art Search skill (Phase 1)
• Patent Claims Analyzer skill (Phase 2, 6)
• Patent Diagram Generator skill (Phase 4)
• MPEP Search skill (Phase 6)
• BigQuery Patent Search skill (Phase 1)

Estimated Timeline

Provisional Application (Lighter requirements):

• Research: 15 min
• Claims: 20 min
• Specification: 40 min
• Diagrams: 15 min
• Total: ~90 minutes

Utility Application (Full formal requirements):

• Research: 30 min
• Claims: 40 min
• Specification: 90 min
• Diagrams: 30 min
• Compliance: 20 min
• Total: ~3.5 hours

User Interaction Points

Throughout the workflow, pause to:

1. After Research: Present patentability assessment, ask if should proceed
2. After Claims: Show draft claims, get feedback on scope
3. After Specification Outline: Review structure before full writing
4. After Diagrams: Confirm figures match invention description
5. After Compliance: Show any issues found, make fixes
6. Before Final: Present complete package for review

Tools Available

• Bash: Run Python tools for search, analysis
• Write: Save all documents and sections
• Read: Load user invention descriptions, prior art
• Grep: Search through generated content