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[blakesq]

I can handle things! I'm smart! Not like everybody says... like dumb... I'm smart and I want respect!

I'll only chime in because I was addressed by name.  Blakesq has answered everything correctly (though I skimmed a bit briefly).

I was trying to figure out some way to define "means" without using "means."  Finally turned to a dictionary: "instrumentality used to achieve an end".  The instrumentality is a thing -- article (object with no moving parts, e.g., claw hammer) or a machine/apparatus (object with moving parts, e.g., pneumatic jack hammer).

Note that "means for" is a special phrase in patent law and is controlled by the law in a very specific way.  You should avoid using it unless you understand that law and know what you're doing.  I find the language useless (given its very narrow interpretation) and avoid it.

Regards.

[JimIvey]

I can handle things! I'm smart! Not like everybody says... like dumb... I'm smart and I want respect!

Of course you can, Blakesq.  Who's my smart practitioner?  Who's my smart practitioner?  Yes, you are.  Yes, you are!

[blakesq]

Fredo Corleone does not feel respected. 

I can handle things! I'm smart! Not like everybody says... like dumb... I'm smart and I want respect!

Of course you can, Blakesq.  Who's my smart practitioner?  Who's my smart practitioner?  Yes, you are.  Yes, you are!