The new QPAT adds additional searching power and features to search Questel*Orbit's FamPat and PlusPat databases as well as its full text patent collection. Enhancements include: a Re-designed search screen; User-friendly entry boxes as well as a command-line entry for expert searchers, and the addition of an assignee and inventor index look-up; Enhanced hit-list display; Tabular display which can be expanded to include abstracts and front-page images; Flexible displays with enhanced links; and Quick-change record views (formats) and links to corresponding full-text patents, legal status, electronic facsimile patents (PDF), and both FamPat and extended (Inpadoc) families. QPAT v3 will be maintained through the end of January 2006, and a link to it is included on the QPAT v4 login page. (www.qpat.com; www.questel.orbit.com) |
