Patents (Print)
| Rule: |
[#] A. A. Author, “Title of patent,” Country Patent x xxx xxx, Abbrev. Month, day, year. |
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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 patents Still unsure? Refer to the IEEE Reference Guide (2018) |
Patents (Online)
| Rule: |
[#] Name of invention, by A. A. Inventor. (Year, Month Day). Patent Number [Type of Medium]. Available: URL |
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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 Check that you are using the standard abbreviations for patents Still unsure? Refer to the IEEE Reference Guide (2018) |