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Piezoelectric Oscillator and Fluid Pump Patent Granted

Patent drafting and prosecution involving piezoelectric components, fluid-pump structures, and related precision mechanical technologies.

Matter Overview

The matter involved a technical solution combining a piezoelectric oscillator with a compact fluid-pump structure for efficient and controlled fluid delivery. Our team was engaged to identify the patentable features, prepare the Chinese invention patent application, and manage the prosecution process before CNIPA.

Client Objective

The client sought effective patent protection for the core pump structure, vibration-driving mechanism, and fluid-output design, while ensuring clear distinction from existing pump and actuator technologies.

Key Patent Issues

Distinguishing the Core Mechanical Structure
Clarify how the pump structure, piezoelectric driving element, and fluid path differed from existing technologies.
Building Coordinated Claim Protection
Develop layered protection for the key components, structural relationships, and overall device configuration.
Supporting Functional Performance
Present fluid-delivery performance and actuation effects in a technically clear and sufficiently supported manner.

Our Approach

Innovation Mapping

Reviewed the technical materials and identified protectable features in the oscillator, pump structure, and fluid-output design.

Claim Architecture

Developed a layered claim structure covering the core device, key components, and commercially relevant embodiments.

Description Strengthening

Refined the drawings, structural descriptions, and technical effects to improve clarity and support.

Filing & Prosecution

Filed the invention patent application with CNIPA and managed the prosecution process through grant.

Outcome

Patent Granted in Less Than Five Months

The Chinese invention patent was granted in less than five months after filing, providing protection for the client’s core piezoelectric pump technology.

Practical Takeaways

Protect Component and System Levels
Claims should cover both the key driving component and the overall pump system.
Combine Structure and Function
Mechanical relationships and functional effects should reinforce each other in the claim strategy.
Use Drawings Strategically
Clear structural drawings strengthen understanding and support during examination.

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