Patent Figure Numbering
How to number patent figures and reference numerals correctly — and keep them consistent across every view automatically.
- FIG. numbering
- Reference numerals
- Consistent across views
- Leader-line conventions
Figure numbering examples
Fictional inventions showing numbering conventions. Open one to generate a numbered figure.
How patent numbering works
Two layers — figure numbers and reference numerals — kept consistent.
Number each view
Label every view as a separate figure: FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and so on.
Assign reference numerals
Give each feature a numeral (100, 102, 104) connected by a leader line.
Keep them consistent
Use the same numeral for the same feature in every view it appears.
Match the specification
Introduce each numeral in the written description so figures and text agree.
Numbering conventions
Common rules examiners expect.
Even numerals
Many filers use 100, 102, 104 spacing.
No reuse
One numeral per distinct feature.
Leader lines
Straight lines from numeral to feature.
Cross-view consistency
Same feature, same numeral.
New parts get new numbers
Added features get fresh numerals.
Figure labels
FIG. 1, FIG. 2 placed clearly per sheet.
Patent figure numbering
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