said - patent writting.

guest   Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:30 am GMT
Hi. Here is paragraph of patent sheet. what is the purpose of the word "said" and before which word/sentence it should be added? thanks

"an insert, wherein a portion of said thermoformed sheet at least partially envelopes and retentatively grips said insert and wherein said thermoformed sheet comprises a thermoformed substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface, a compressible cover layer sheet bonded with said upper surface and whereby said insert abuts and is at least partially enveloped by a portion of the lower surface of said substrate, the portion of said thermoformed sheet which retentatively grips said insert forming a bridge having a surface..."
Lazar   Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:36 am GMT
Here, "said" basically means "the one which has already been mentioned". So, for example, "said dog" would mean "that dog that I previously mentioned".