(5) The figures shall be numbered consecutively without regard to the
number of sheets, and shall as far as possible be arranged in numerical
order, separated by a sufficient space to keep them distinct.
(6) Where figures on a number of sheets form in effect a single
complete figure, they shall be so arranged that the complete figure can
be assembled without concealing any part of another figure.
14. Drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the following
requirements:
(a)
Preparation of
drawings
they shall be executed in durable black or very dark markings;
(b)
each line shall be firmly and evenly drawn, sharply defined, and
of the same strength throughout;
(c)
section lines, lines for effect, and shading lines shall be as few as
possible, and shall not be closely drawn;
(d)
shading lines shall not contrast excessively in thickness with the
general lines of the drawing;
(e)
sections and shading shall not be represented by solid black or
washes;
(f)
they shall be on a scale sufficiently large to show the invention
clearly, and only so much of the apparatus, machine or article may
appear as effects this purpose;
(g)
if the scale is given, it shall be drawn and not denoted by words,
and no dimensions may be marked on the drawings;
(h)
where convenient, the figures shall be drawn in an upright
position in regard to the top and bottom of the sheet;
(i)
subject to any special directions of the Registrar in any particular
case, reference letters and numerals and index letters and numerals used
in conjunction therewith shall be bold, distinct and not less than 1/8 inch
in height; the same letters or numerals shall be used in different views of
the same parts; and where the reference letters or numerals are shown
outside the parts referred to, they shall be connected with the said parts
by fine lines.
15. (1) Drawings shall bear-
(a)
in the left-hand top corner the name of the applicant and, in the
Identification of
drawings