35 U.S.C. 121 Divisional applications.If two or more independent and distinct inventions are claimed in one application, the Director may require the application to be restricted to one of the inventions. If the other invention is made the…

201.07 Continuation Application [R-3](定義) A continuation is a second application for the same invention claimed in a prior nonprovisional application. (出願のタイミング) A continuation is filed before the original prior application becom…