Three baskets fit into a frame for convenient access. The structure is drawn in clear, uncomplicated lines, and the components are easily understood. We redrew a fuzzy, CAD drawing with confusing layers of transparency, producing a figure which had no problems being accepted by the patent office.

This is a simplified model demonstrating an intravenous attachment which is stored inside a case. Jagged lines indicate that this is a partial view, and the diagonal fill adds clarity for the different layers of shell that comprise the encasement.

This is a clearly organized, easy to understand flowchart. Even though it contains a lot of text, everything is sized according to regulations and clearly labeled. Oftentimes an inventor will have already prepared a flowchart using desktop office software, but with color or in gray scale, with small font or very thin lines, and with…

This is the side view of the elevator system, showing mechanics of how it is able to convey vehicles in a narrow space. By showing the different phases of movement, the illustration clearly conveys the art of the invention.

This is an illustration of a parking garage elevator system. We converted a fuzzy photo to a clear drawing, showing the essential elements in a pleasing fashion. The drawing strikes a balance between realistic and schematic, thereby illustrating the invention with clarity.

Graphs can be some of our more challenging material. Sometimes a minimal amount of graphic editing is required to bring them up to standard. Other times we are able to combine more extensive graphic editing with some vector graphics. Frequently we have no choice but to painstakingly redraw the entire graph, line by line. This…

This is a complicated contraption with six motors, working in conjunction with a computer to precisely machine a product. By using a perspective view, the main elements of the invention were able to be shown simultaneously.

Several cross-sections and an isometric view of a balloon style catheter are drawn here. Shading, contour lines and broken lines, as well as the variety of views are varying elements used to depict the invention. The original material provided by the inventor would have lacked the clarity of a clean, black and white line drawing,…

A neat isometric view of interlocking gears, produced using CAD software. Note the lack of extraneous lines and how only the essential elements of the machine are depicted. This is a good, clear illustration.

Vector graphics are great for free flowing lines and a toolbox of effects. CAD software is better suited for uniformity of repetition and accuracy of parts that need to fit together. Aryeh Leib produced this drawing using his CAD software, as always carefully controlling the output to meet the patent office’s regulations.