adaptation to new use
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From 80 U.S. 453 - Tucker v. Spalding · 1871Most cited · 79 citing opinions
if what it actually did, is in its nature the same as sawing, and its structure and action suggested to the mind of an ordinarily skilful mechanic this double use to which it could be adapted without material change, then such adaptation to the new use, is not a new invention, and is not patentable