To Get a Patent Your Idea Must Be New, Not

question 120

True/False

To get a patent your idea must be new, not obvious and have utility
(usefulness).

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Definitions:

Pintle Hook

The standard coupling mechanism used in truck full-trailers. The function of a pintle hook is to engage to the drawbar eye, which itself is bolted to the tongue or drawbar assembly of the trailer.

Trailer Upper Coupler

The front part of a trailer that connects to the tractor or towing vehicle, typically encompassing the kingpin and associated mechanisms.

Kingpin

Kingpin is a crucial component in vehicle steering mechanisms, particularly in trailers, where it serves as the pivot point in the steering axle’s suspension system, or in connecting the trailer to the hauling vehicle.

SAE Standard

Specifications and guidelines for automotive engineering set by the Society of Automotive Engineers.