Prior to writing claim answer these questions: • What is the invention? • What are the pieces and parts that make up the invention?First, every patent claim needs a preamble, which is the introductory phrase in a claim. Second, every patent claim needs a transition. It is possible to prepare and file your own provisional patent application. Claims for U.S. patents must be specific enough to distinguish the invention from prior art. They must also be clear, logical, and precise. This is the format of what your application should follow for filing. The background of a patent application should be short, to the point, completely self-serving, and should not describe the invention. VERIFY THE FOLLOWING: ✓ Conduct search.