¶ 15.50.02 Description of Broken Lines (Ch. 16 Design Application)
A statement similar to the following should be used to describe the broken lines on the drawing (MPEP § 1503.02, subsection III):
-- The broken line showing of [1] is for the purpose of illustrating [2] and forms no part of the claimed design. --
A statement similar to the one above [3] inserted in the specification preceding the claim.
Examiner Note:
1. Do not use this form paragraph in an international design application.
2. In bracket 1, insert name of structure.
3. In bracket 2, insert --portions of the "article"-- or --environmental structure--.
4. In bracket 3, insert --must be-- or --has been--.