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Basic Commands (continued)

Now that we see the list of patent numbers in our EXPAND list, we will SELECT the patent number for the Woosh.

Step 2: USE E REFERENCE NUMBER(S)

Use the E Reference number(s) to SELECT the desired entry(s).

Example:
s e4
s e1 or e4
s e2:e4


I enter the SELECT command and the appropriate E number(s) for the Woosh patent number in the command text box.

Select E number(s)
select

Patent numbers have a consistent Dialog format that permits cross-file searching.

Tip 2-5

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Search Tip 2-5

The term "patent" in a Dialog database refers to any published form or description of an invention, ranging from published unexamined applications to fully examined granted patents.

Therefore, it is best to think of PN as a Publication Number or Patent Number.