Re: independent claim

Thanks,
but do I need to explicitly mention in Spec. "one preferred
embodiment.."?
Since element E is one of thecniques used in the invention to build a
system, the standalone E has its noviceness and patenable in another
full application otherwise.

Thanks again.

Gary Reichlinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> On 30 Nov 2003 23:45:10 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (ps8888)
> wrote:
> 
> >Suppose a invention with elements A,B,C in independent claim, and
> >D,E,F in depenedent claim, can I take the element E as another new
> >independent claim.
> 
>      Yes.  Claims are often stated several different ways.  Of course,
> an independent claim with your element E must be patentable over the
> prior art.  Simpler claims are broader than complex claims since more
> elements must be present before there is infringement.