What follows are the most common parts of a patent application, together with discussion about what each section needs to include. It is possible to prepare and file your own provisional patent application.Prior to writing claim answer these questions: • What is the invention? • What are the pieces and parts that make up the invention? Travis Edwards, The Follow Through Fixer: A selftaught inventor navigates the patent process on his own as a Pro Se applicant. A prelude to patent claim drafting. Today we pick up from there to discuss in a very basic way what must go into your patent claim.