35 U.S.C. § 114
Section 114 · Models, specimens
Viewing 35 U.S.C. § 114 as in effect on July 19, 1952. The text changed in 1 later edition (most recent November 29, 1999).
View current version →The Commissioner may require the applicant to furnish a model of convenient size to exhibit advantageously the several parts of his invention.
When the invention relates to a composition of matter, the Commissioner may require the applicant to furnish specimens or ingredients for the purpose of inspection or experiment.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §34, part (R.S. 4890 and 4891).
The change in language in the second paragraph broadens the requirement for specimens.