Files that are useful in the preparation of patent drawings.

Creating 3D files  |  Creating 2D files  |  Transferring files  |  The benefits of CAD files  |  Data Security

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"

Transferring Files

Up to 5mb, please email: service@quickdraw.us

   

Over 5mb, please request an FTP account: service@quickdraw.us

   

Post or courier, please send CD or DVD media to:

QuickDraw Corp.  57 Hackleboro Rd.  Canterbury, NH 03224

(Highest security, no size limit.  All media will be destroyed prior to disposal.)

 

The Benefits of Supplying CAD Files for Patent Drawings

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.

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 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Creating 3D files  |  Creating 2D files  |  Transferring files  |  The benefits of CAD files  |  Data Security

   

  

 

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