Subject guides: Citing and referencing: Patents

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IEEE Editorial Style Manual
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IEEE How to Cite References
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Patents

Patents (Print)

Rule:

[#] A. A. Author, “Title of patent,” Country Patent x xxx xxx, Abbrev. Month, day, year.

Example:

[1] J. Armstrong, “Methods and apparatus for generation and transmission of optical signals," U.S. Patent 7 796 898, Sept. 14, 2010.

Guidelines:

All references end with a full stop.

If several dates are given, refer to the issued date.

Check that you are using the standard abbreviations for journals and periodicals.

Patents (Online)

Rule:

[#] Name of invention, by A. A. Inventor. (Year, Month Day). Patent Number [Type of medium]. Available: URL

Example:

[1] Musical toothbrush with adjustable neck and mirror, by L. M. R. Brooks. (1992, May 19). Patent D 326 189 [Online]. Available: https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?Docid=D0326189

Guidelines:

All references end with a full stop, unless the reference ends with a URL.

If several dates are given, refer to the issued date.