Explore the power of PatentMax, instantly...
...through its intuitive user interface

Search Entry -- rapidly search US and International patent databases
Hit List Display -- search results are displayed in a unified format
Image and Text Views -- display and manipulate both the Images and Text of patents
Batch Mode Processor -- perform multiple operations automatically on Hit List items
Transaction Logs -- activity records provided for project management and billing
Interactive Dialog boxes -- provide run-time parameter adjustment and other features
Customize Capabilities -- comprehensive tools allow adjustment of all program functions


 
USPTO Search
•  Both USPTO Patent Grants and Published Applications may be searched in selected issue date ranges
•  Simple searches may be constructed by entering patent numbers, names, words, or literal phrases into the Basic Search term entry boxes
•  Nested Boolean search strings may be entered directly into the Complex Search term box
•  Entire lists of patent numbers, created in any Windows application, are easily copied, edited, and submitted to search via the List Entry Mode
•  Field-specific searching is supported with both drop-down lists or entry of keyword prefixes
•  Patent text, image, and search string are saved in a single step, to a single file
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International Database Search
•  Search EPO World, EPO WO, EPO Europe, and thirteen specific country patent databases, including Japan.
•  A specialized Search format is provided for all International searches
•  Page images and text (or an abstract) are available from most countries, and can be retrieved with a single command
•  Native language searching is supported using English alphabet
•  All image file formats of foreign databases are automatically detected; if necessary, file conversion is applied to ensure proper screen display
•  Patent text, image, and search string are saved in a single step, to a single file (like US patents)
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Hit List Display
•  Search results are displayed 50 titles per printable page, arranged by issue date
•  Patent page count, number and title (when available) are displayed in color-coded text
•  Double-click on any patent number or title automatically downloads and displays the patent
•  Every patent entry includes selection of Batch Mode operations: View, Print, Download, Save
•  Search string may be edited and re-submitted directly from Hit List screen
•  Easy-to-use navigation buttons allow switching Hit List pages resulting from a single search, or jumping between multiple searches
•  Every Hit List is retained in memory for instant access throughout each session
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Image View
•  Either the Page Image or the Searchable Text views may be quickly selected using the I and T toolbar buttons
•  Zoom control provides three levels of magnificationwith automatic image enhancement
•  Jitter-free image manipulation tools include scroll, pan, rotate, and flip
•  Unique “bird-eye” window monitors viewed section of page
•  Dropdown menus instantly access patent sections and/or individual pages
•  Implicit Download system automatically retrieves pages as needed for all page-navigation, save and print operations.
•  Single-click email function calls email client to transmit patent as attachment
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US Text View
•  Full text searching is supported with dedicated Find, Find Previous and Find Next buttons
•  Email function directly accessible from Text View modes
•  All ‘blue’ links embedded in text are active, including references, prior art callouts, etc.
•  Save function saves both Text and Images, plus the Search String, in one file
•  Blue shaded area at top of patent indicates “free” text (which does not require a ‘chip’ to copy)
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International Text View
•  Patent Abstracts are displayed in Text View for international patents
•  Either the Page or the Searchable Text views may be quickly selected using the I and T toolbar buttons
•  All ‘blue’ links embedded in text are active
•  Search string, Hit List item #, and per cent local (downloaded) pages are displayed in lower window border (for both US and foreign patents)
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Batch Mode Processor
•  Batch Mode selection check boxes choose from Save, View, Download, or Print
•  Batch Mode allows up to 200 separate operations to be designated for any or all of the patents appearing on each Hit List page
•  Batch Mode operations on different Hit List pages run concurrently
•  Color coding of both check boxes and patent titles indicate progress/status of the operation
•  Multiple check box selection is supported by clicking on top of column
•  Next, Jump to Page, and forwards/backwards arrows allow quick navigation between different Hit List pages
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Transaction Logs
•  Logs tools provides a list of every patent retrieved during the session (or 24-hour period), plus download statistics and the session duration
•  Log updates in real-time on-screen
•  Both the User Name and a Client Name (or an account designator) are displayed, and can be individually specified for each session
•  The current Session Log may be saved to a user-designated location (anywhere on your network) to facilitate cost recovery and billing
•  Each patent number in the list is actually a clickable link to that patent
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Interactive Dialog Boxes
•  PatentMax provides special Dialog Boxes for Patents (List), Save, Print, and for numerous other operations and functions
•  Patents dialog box offer color-coded list of all available patents, Viewed and/or Downloaded
•  Convenient Save, Close, Delete and View controls are provided for quick operations on multiple patents directly from the Patents dialog box
•  Save dialog allows selection of all (patent image) pages or just local pages
•  Print dialog has options for selection of different sections, and pages are automatically downloaded if not local to complete print job
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Customize Menus
•  Customize button accesses seven different Customize menus
•  General menu allows custom settings for zoom, display, download context, and much more
•  Document and Batch Mode Print menus set default selections for page selection and print job limits
•  Document Save determines default folders for saving patents and log files
•  Batch Mode Save provides page and section ranges for patent save operations, text and image selection, as well as page save limit settings
•  Batch Mode Download sets limit for downloads by number of pages (per patent)
•  Toolbars menu includes Create New Toolbar and Reset All Toolbars buttons
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