Opens Google Patents for a selected patent identifier.

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Version
1.9
Update
March 15, 2024
Size
5.72KiB
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582
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Open Google Patents Extension

This solution allows you to quickly open Google Patents for a selected issued patent identifier or pre-grant publication identifier.

Select a patent identifier in text, then open the context menu and select \"Open Google Patents\" from the menu. You can normally open the context menu by right-clicking. For example, selection of \"US7654321,\" and then \"Open Google Patents\" from the context menu, opens a new tab to the URL https://patents.google.com/patent/US7654321.

The solution works for both issued patent identifiers (e.g., US7654321, EP1234567) and pre-grant publication identifiers (e.g., US20240011111). Because the solution uses the identifier in the corresponding Google Patents URL, it is NOT currently possible to use the patent application serial number (e.g., US18/123,456).

Note that in the absence of a country code prefix, the presumption is that the identifier is for a US patent document. Be sure that the identifier has the country code included if the associated document is not a US patent document.

The extension should work for any webpage loaded after the initial installation of the extension, as long as JavaScript is enabled.

Please let me know of any issues you experience before writing a review -- I'm happy to continue to improve the solution. The extension is provided 'As-Is' without any express or implied warranty of any kind.

Note that I do not collect any information from the extension -- all handling is done at your local browser.

Enjoy!
/Scott

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v1.9:
- Updated to use a window popup instead of a desktop notification for error messages.

v1.8:
- Updated to use Chrome extension manifest V3

v1.7:
- Added selected text to the context menu item.
- Updated to force uppercase for country code and kind code since Google Patents doesn't always handle lowercase letters.

v1.6:
- Improved memory utilization.

v1.5:
- Modified code to require minimal permissions.
- Removed handling of links, as this functionality was of minimal value, and this removal allowed for a reduction in needed permissions.

v1.4:
- Updated to better handle text selected within a text input box.

v1.3:
- Updated to handle US reissue patent identifiers without a \"US\" country code prefix.

v1.2:
- Updated to link to newer Google Patents instead of legacy version. That is, https://patents.google.com/patent/ (new) instead of https://www.google.com/patents/ (old).

v1.1:
- Updated to handle identifiers without country code but with a kind code.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Open Google Patents extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Open Google Patents extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Open Google Patents extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Open Google Patents extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Open Google Patents extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open Google Patents extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Open Google Patents Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Open Google Patents extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Open Google Patents extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Open Google Patents extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Open Google Patents extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Open Google Patents extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Open Google Patents extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Open Google Patents extension file

Select and download the Open Google Patents extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Open Google Patents extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Open Google Patents extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Open Google Patents extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Open Google Patents extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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GHOST KING Official (ID: 00000032aff67f1d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2022 Very awsome. :