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Pinch provides you with a downloadable ZIP file containing:
Drawings generated by Pinch are compliant for utility patent filings across most jurisdictions, including the USPTO. However, attorneys typically need to:
The plugin supports the following file types:
You can purchase tokens from the Token Shop. Once logged in, navigate to the Token Shop page, select the token package you need, and complete the purchase. You can purchase a single token for a single use, or you can purchase multiple tokens - in batches of five, ten, or 20 - at a discounted rate.
Unfortunately, once you go through the effort of uploading the file and selecting the "Pinch It" button, you can no longer cancel the order as the backend Pinch Server is already in use and taking up processing from another user.
You can check your token balance in two places: at the top of the upload box on the Pinch Drawing Converter page and the "Token History" page associated with the Accounts Page.
Your Pinch converted files can be downloaded in three places:
1) A download link will be presented if you stay on the Pinch Converter Page
2) A downloadable link will be e-mailed to you
3) In the Conversion History tab of your Accounts Page
The Conversion History will permanently store your files for future use or reference.
You can contact support on the Contact/Suggestions page. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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