Files that are useful in the
preparation of patent drawings.
Why supply files?
| Creating 3D files |
Creating 2D files |
Transferring files
Supplying usable models, vector or bitmap images provides the
inventor with several benefits including:
- Less labor
- Less costly patent drawings
- Faster delivery
- More accurate representation of the invention
- Fewer revisions
- QuickDraw formats your drawings to meet USPTO requirements
including cleanup of the views, addition of proper margins, item
numbers, lead lines and shading as required.
Files that are useful in the preparation of patent drawings:
- 3D CAD files in STEP format. - Any 3D view of the invention
can be represented in the patent drawings.
- 2D CAD files in DWG format. - Only the views provided can be
represented in the patent drawings.
- 2D bitmap files in PDF, GIF or JPG format. - Image
resolution must be at least 300 DPI at the scale you wish to be
represented in the patent drawings. Only the views
provided can be represented in the patent drawings.
- Note: eDrawings files are not useful for patent
drawings. Please use
STEP format
if you wish to save money on your patent drawings.
To create usable 3D files:
- Open the full assembly in your CAD program.
- Check that all parts you want in your patent drawing are
visible, not hidden or suppressed.
- Click File, "SaveAs or Export or SaveAsCopy"
- Export the file in STEP or STP format.
- If ther are STEP Output Options, select "Solid" or
another option that offers Solid output, not surfaces nor
wireframe. AP203 and AP214 work equally well.
- If there are alternate embodiments or old versions, feel
free to save those as STEP files too. You can also save
individual components as individual STEP files.
- To transfer large files to QuickDraw,
request an FTP account or provide login information for your
FTP server.
To create usable 2D files:
- In your CAD program, create blueprints showing the views you
want presented in your patent.
- Use "File, SaveAs, DWG"
- Or use "File, SaveAs, PDF"
- Or "File, Print, PDFprinter" Link to
CutePDF
Converter
Data may be transferred by any of the following methods:
- Up to 5mb, please email:
service@quickdraw.us
- Over 5mb, please request an FTP account:
don@quickdraw.us
- Post or courier, please send CD or DVD media. (Highest
security, no size limit. All media will be destroyed prior
to disposal.)
Data security information:
- Data may be sent by email or with the RFQ form on this web
site. For the highest security possible you can burn files
to a CD and ship via USPS or other courier. This takes
longer but offers the highest level of security.
- Data files are typically retained on site in case revisions
or additional figures are needed in the future. Upon
request, we will
gladly delete files and or destroy media upon completion of your
project but another copy will be needed if changes or additions are
needed in the future.
- All data is treated in accordance with the QuickDraw
Confidentiality Policy as stated below. All employees are
US citizens and are bound by nondisclosure agreements. We
will gladly sign your NDA upon receipt.
QuickDraw Confidentiality Policy
QuickDraw
acknowledges and agrees that all information that is disclosed by any
client of QuickDraw
to any employee of QuickDraw,
or that any employee of QuickDraw
acquires, sees, or learns of as a direct or indirect consequence of the
discussions contemplated through the client relationship, or through
discussions during the process of preparing patent drawings for the client
or through materials provided by the client to QuickDraw,
and all dealings and transactions that follow or result from such
discussion(s) and such providing of materials, shall be held in confidence
by QuickDraw and all employees of QuickDraw
will keep that information strictly confidential.
Get a signed QuickDraw NDA.
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