§ 114. Models, Specimens

     The Director may require the applicant to furnish a model of convenient size to exhibit advantageously the several parts of his invention.

     When the invention relates to a composition of matter, the Director may require the applicant to furnish specimens or ingredients for the purpose of inspection or experiment.

(July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 799; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4732(a)(10)(A)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–582.)

Historical and Revision Notes

     Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 34, part (R.S. 4890 and 4891).

     The change in language in the second paragraph broadens the requirement for specimens.

Amendments

     1999—Pub. L. 106–113 substituted "Director" for "Commissioner" in two places.

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

     Amendment by Pub. L. 106–113 effective 4 months after Nov. 29, 1999, see section 1000(a)(9) [title IV, § 4731] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.