Fortbildung

20:36 Sep 1, 2018
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German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Metallurgy / Casting / general terminology
German term or phrase: Fortbildung
The word is used in the following context:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fortbildung der Bundaustragseinrichtungen …
Die Fortbildung des Bundwagens hat dafür zu sorgen ...
I know that the word "Fortbildung" is used in patents in a special and rather weird meaning, but I cannot find any sources that would put me out of my misery. Any ideas? Thanks!
Asya Sokirko
Sweden
Local time: 07:34


Summary of answers provided
3improvement
Herbmione Granger
3extension
David Hollywood


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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
improvement


Explanation:
https://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/matters/matters-9501.h...
An improvement patent is one which adds to the technology of the basic patent.


Herbmione Granger
Germany
Local time: 07:34
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1 day 5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
extension


Explanation:
I would suggest

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Note added at 1 day 5 hrs (2018-09-03 01:41:26 GMT)
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or: further development of

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Note added at 1 day 5 hrs (2018-09-03 01:44:41 GMT)
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I would go with "further development" as it covers all bases

David Hollywood
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