Hi, Is the prepositional phrase "inside + obj. " different from "inside of + obj. "? Or is one is wrong here? Specifically, such as: A is built inside B. A is built inside of B. (say, A is a component in the machine B, or A is

Well, you are absolutely right. I was just making an example. However, the term "a plurality of" has a defining use and it has legal implication in the patent system. I'm just trying to understand if it abides English grammar as you

Thanks for the suggestion. This word is a standard term in patent claim, it says two or more objects. Thus suppose you claim "a car comprising a plurality of doors", any car in the world with two or more doors would infringe your patent!

Hi Is a singular or plural verb used with "a plurality of" or is it depends? Like we use "crowd"? Like, "a plurality of pinettes are/is fitted to the end the arm." Thanks in advance. i

Hi, Goodman, thanks for your suggestions. I know it doesn't sound technical enough, that's why I doubted it first, though it occurs in a patent specification (not in claim though). But I guess it's OK considering context, unless USTPO

Is there a word like "possessor", but can be thing rather than a person? My knowledge is that "possessor" is typically used for a person/organization, but not objects. Like, "possessor of th fund",

This is regarding semiconductor manufacturing: The process is used to provide better produced 300mm, 450mm or other diameter wafers. Here, "better produced" means something close to "optimal"? Thanks in advance, i

When referring back to a text, is the following usage of "line" correct? In lines 5 to 8, the author has made clear that... Should it be "lines" or "line"? Thanks in advance.

how about: They drank and puked all night. It might be possible to drink while puking and/or vice versa (some fluid dynamics required here?) but I doubt on first reading it would create such impression. I would think if the two actions

I guess that might be the reason why the OP asked this question. hi, it's not what I wanted to ask but interesting though. Your case might be better conveyed as "Bats can feed while flying in the dark." You are thinking phrases