What happens to bulky exhibits in patent applications?

Bulky exhibits in patent applications are handled as follows:

• They are not usually entered into the application file or generally sent to the Publishing Division.
• The examiner should list such exhibits in the file wrapper.
• A notation should be made in the application file wrapper as to their location.

According to MPEP 715.07(d): Bulky exhibits, such as dies, molds, photographs, exhibits with moving parts, etc. usually will not be entered in the application file or forwarded to the Publishing Division.

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