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1. ¹æ¹ý (Process)
2. ±â°è (Machine)
3. Á¦Ç° (Manufacture)
4. Á¶¼º¹° (Composition of matter)

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1)
 35 U.S.C. 101 Inventions patentable.

Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture,
or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor,
subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.


2) 35 U.S.C. 100 Definitions.

(b)The term "process" means process, art, or method, and includes a new use of a known
process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, or material.