Draft Provisional Patent + Patent Sketches for Mechanical Heel Mechanism (USPTO Registered Only)

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Summary

I need a USPTO‑registered patent attorney or agent to draft a full provisional patent application for a mechanical heel mechanism used in footwear. The mechanism includes moving parts, a transition system, and a load‑bearing structure, so mechanical drafting experience is required. This project must include the creation of patent‑ready sketches/figures based on my explanation and reference images. --- Scope of Work: • Draft full provisional patent specification • Draft claims (independent + dependent) • Review my sketches, diagrams, and explanation of the mechanism • Create patent‑ready mechanical sketches/figures for the application • Identify additional patentable features • Prepare the application for USPTO filing • Deliver a ready‑to‑file PDF + source document --- Requirements: • USPTO Registered Patent Attorney or Agent (must provide registration number) • Demonstrated experience drafting mechanical patents • Ability to produce clean, accurate patent drawings/sketches • Ability to explain patent strategy clearly and concisely • Strong technical writing skills --- Preferred Experience: • Footwear, hinges, linkages, mechanical assemblies, consumer hardware • Prior patents involving load‑bearing or articulated mechanisms --- What I Will Provide: • Full explanation of the heel mechanism • Photos, sketches, and diagrams • Key functional points and variations • My goals for protection --- Deliverables: • Full written specification • Claims (independent + dependent) • Patent‑ready mechanical sketches/figures • Ready‑to‑file provisional patent package To Apply, Please Include: 1. Your USPTO registration number 2. Two sample mechanical patents you drafted 3. Sample patent drawings you created or directed 4. A brief explanation of how you would approach protecting a heel mechanism 5. Your estimated timeline

  • $700.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
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Intellectual Property Protection
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  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Apr 28, 2026
  • USA
    Lanham1:56 PM
  • $1.3K total spent
    3 hires, 1 active

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