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• The part of the claim that precedes the transitional phrase. Often the preamble states the purpose of the invention, as in "A device for transporting cars . . . ."

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Preamble of Claim. (n.d.). Glossary of Patent Terms. Retrieved April 1, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/preamble-of-claim.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Preamble of Claim. www.webpatent.com. Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/preamble-of-claim (accessed: April 1, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Preamble of Claim." Glossary of Patent Terms. Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D.. 1 April. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/preamble-of-claim.

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