check_uspto_api_status

MCP tool from Claude Patent Creator by RobThePCGuy

USPTO API connectivity

How to use it

check_uspto_api_status is exposed by the Claude Patent Creator MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the check_uspto_api_status tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Claude Patent Creator

$claude mcp add ... -- "C:/Users/YourName/venv/Scripts/python.exe"

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check_formalities

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Whole-package consistency: stale verification stamps, claim-count disagreements, status contradictions, commentary inside filing copies, date errors

create_block_diagram

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create_flowchart

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get_diagram_templates

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get_index_stats

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get_mpep_section

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get_patent_bigquery

Get full details on a specific patent

get_patent_details

Combined patent retrieval across sources

get_recent_uspto_patents

Pull recent filings

get_uspto_patent

Get patent details from USPTO

Generate patent-style diagrams from Graphviz DOT code

review_patent_claims

35 USC 112(b) compliance check (definiteness, antecedent basis, structure)

review_specification

35 USC 112(a) adequacy check (written description, enablement, best mode)

Hybrid RAG search across MPEP, 35 USC, and 37 CFR with filters

search_patents_bigquery

Search 100M+ patents by keyword

search_patents_by_cpc_bigquery

Search by CPC classification code

search_uspto_api

Search via the USPTO API