Patent: alternatives and connections

Opposing; fronting.

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Opposing; fronting.

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To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

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That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical…

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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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To bring into possession; to cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; to acquire or provide for one's self or for another; to gain; to get;…

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A written account or entry; an official or formal enumeration, description, or record; a memorial record; a list or roll; a schedule.

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Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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The condition of being open, enlarged, or spread.

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The condition of being open, enlarged, or spread.

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One to whom a grant is made, or a privilege secured, by patent.

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One to whom a grant is made, or a privilege secured, by patent.

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Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

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Clear to the vision; especially, clear to the understanding, and satisfactory to the judgment; as, the figure or color of a body is evident to the se…

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Evident to the senses, esp. to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived; hence, obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehens…

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Capable of being touched and felt; perceptible by the touch; as, a palpable form.

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To lament; to bewail; to complain.

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Incapable of being mistaken or misunderstood; clear; plain; obvious; evident.

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