Rory Parisien Has Invented a Mesh Screen to Keep Bugs

question 29

Multiple Choice

Rory Parisien has invented a mesh screen to keep bugs out of his cottage in the summer.Being a good steward of the environment, Rory had the unique idea of making the mesh biodegradable, so that when he replaces the mesh, he can just throw it away without harming the pristine environment around his cottage.There is, however, a problem with the mesh in that it biodegrades too easily.After a rainstorm or two, the mesh begins to disintegrate.Moreover, secretions from various bugs can have the same effect.Rory submits a patent for the biodegradable mesh screen designed to keep out bugs.Which of the following assessments is most accurate of his application?

• A)It is patentable, despite its flaws.
• B)It is patentable, so long as it is deemed non-obvious and novel.
• C)It is not patentable because there would not be much of a market for the product.
• D)It is not patentable because it will not be considered useful.
• E)It is not patentable because it will not be considered novel.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning or association.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.