Writing a Patent Description

Imagine you are applying for a patent for your idea for a new flotation device.

Choose from your brainstorming list what you believe is your best or most creative idea for a flotation device.

Write a description for your patent application.

In your writing you should:

• give your invention a name
• describe the appearance and features of your flotation device
• outline the materials used to make it
• describe what problem your invention solves
• explain how it solves this problem

You might also include a labelled sketch of your flotation device. Include a caption for this illustration.