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* Delete a name, state (change to ALL STATES), county, or other detail. The fewer the search parameters, the larger the search will be. | * Delete a name, state (change to ALL STATES), county, or other detail. The fewer the search parameters, the larger the search will be. | ||
* Look for a spelling variation of the patentee’s name. For ideas see Guessing a Name Variation. | * Search using wildcard symbols in the names: % = multiple wild card characters; _ = an individual wildcard character. | ||
* Look for a spelling variation of the patentee’s name. For ideas see [[Guessing a Name Variation]]. | |||
'''If an ancestor is on the results list''' click the ancestor’s name, click the Printer Friendly icon, and click the Print icon. In many cases you can also view an image of the patent. | '''If an ancestor is on the results list''' click the ancestor’s name, click the Printer Friendly icon, and click the Print icon. In many cases you can also view an image of the patent. | ||
'''To obtain the patent application papers''' (case files) follow the instructions called | '''To obtain the patent application papers''' (case files) follow the instructions called “[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/Visitors/Requests.asp#nara National Archives and Records Administration Land Entry Case Files]” on the Internet at http//:[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/Visitors/Requests.asp#nara www.glorecords.blm.gov/Visitors/Requests.asp#nara] <!--{12028823461710} --> <!--{12028823461711} --> | ||
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