Patent Analysis Submission Form
We provide analysis for mechanical, electrical, computer, software, business method and other inventions.  However, we cannot provide analysis for chemical or plant inventions as this time.  We hope to include these fields soon.
This form will help you write a description of your invention step-by-step.  Please refer to the example section at the bottom of the document for more guidance.
1.   Begin by briefly describing the field your invention is in - for example, mouse traps (or, to put it more broadly, animal traps), voice recognition software, fuel cells, and so on.  

2.  Describe the most essential features (mechanical, electrical, or software components or steps of a method) of your invention.  

3.  Next, describe supporting features.

4. Finally, describe optional features.  

5.  Describe how the features above are related to one another.  How are they connected?  How do they work together?

6.  Next, describe the problem your invention solves, and how the features of your invention solve it.  How does the invention operate?  

7.  Describe the closest existing technology that you know of.  Then describe how your invention is an improvement on that known technology.  

EXAMPLES
1.   Begin by briefly describing the field your invention is in. 
A non-lethal mouse traps (or small animal trap).  

2.  Describe the most essential features (components or steps) of your invention first.  
A non-lethal mousetrap that uses a container with a mouse raceway attached to the top.  The raceway has a ramp from the bottom of the outside of the container to the top, and a bridge attached to the ramp.  In another version, the ramp has a plank attached instead.  The mouse falls in the container.  Part or all of the bridge (or ramp) has a trap-door function. 

3.  Next, describe supporting features.
The trap door is activated by an electronic eye or a wire.  The container is non-stick coated or glass so the mouse cannot crawl out. 

4. Finally, describe optional features.  
Optionally, a cheese scented glittery disco ball may hang suspended over the optimal trap door point to lure the mouse.

5.  Describe how the features above are related to one another.  How are they connected?  How do they work together?
The container may sit on the floor or on a base, or legs.  The ramp is attached to the container by at least the top lip of the container.  The ramp could go straight out from the container or wrap around it.  The raceway could be attached around the top of the container at the inside or at the top lip.  The raceway may be attached to the container by a hinge.  In one embodiment, the raceway has a middle section that collapses and falls into the container upon activation and side components.  (There may be several middle components connected end-to-end to form the middle section).  The side components may be connected to the container at one end by a hinge and connected to one of the middle components that form the middle section.  The components may be connected by a switch piece having a switchable connector.  When the electronic beam is broken by a small animal, the electronic eye may trigger the switchable connector to cause the raceway to collapse.  The switchable connector may have metal pins extending into the middle components that are retracted by electromagnetic switch.
6.  Next, describe the problem your invention solves, and how the features of your invention solve it.  How does the invention operate?  
Dead mice are disgusting and killing them is cruel.  There is a need for a trap that doesn't have to be watched.  

7.  Describe the closest existing technology that you know of.  Then describe how your invention is an improvement on that known technology.  
Previous traps have a raceway with a weak bottom so that the weight of the mouse causes the bottom to give way.  Mice are wary of the unsteady platform.  This invention keeps the platform steady until the mouse is in the perfect spot.  The electronic eye allows for automatic capture.