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Patent verbs+prepositions

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    Common verbs used in patent/legal English and their prepositions
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  • The conduit is connected ___ the chamber.
    The conduit is connected TO the chamber.
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  • The sealing ring is arranged ___ the housing.
    The sealing ring is arranged IN the housing.
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  • The pad is mounted ___ the lower surface.
    The pad is mounted ON the lower surface.
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  • The rod extends ___ the longitudinal axis.
    The rod extends ALONG the longitudinal axis.
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  • The coating is applied ___ the inner wall.
    The coating is applied TO the inner wall.
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  • The device relates ___ fluid regulation.
    The device relates TO fluid regulation.
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  • The filter prevents particles ___ entering the outlet.
    The filter prevents particles FROM entering the outlet.
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  • The housing is provided ___ a removable cover.
    The housing is provided WITH a removable cover.
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  • The chamber communicates ___ the outlet tube.
    The chamber communicates WITH the outlet tube.
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  • The element is embedded ___ the wall.
    The element is embedded IN the wall.
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  • The system is adapted ___ high-pressure operation.
    The system is adapted FOR high-pressure operation.
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  • The invention comprises a plurality ___ layers.
    The invention comprises a plurality OF layers.
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  • The material is derived ___ natural sources.
    The material is derived FROM natural sources.
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  • The component is fixed ___ a pivot point.
    The component is fixed AT a pivot point.
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  • The device complies ___ Article 84 EPC.
    The device complies WITH Article 84 EPC.
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  • The housing surrounds the chamber BY insulation material.
    The housing surrounds the chamber WITH insulation material.
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