English translation: characterized by the fact that
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21:37 Oct 6, 2010
Italian to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Environment & Ecology /
Italian term or phrase:caratterizzato dal fatto che
Hi, working on patent claims and I need highly specific patent lingo.
My queston is can "caratterizzato dal fatto che " be translated as "wherein", which I believe is much more proper than
"characterized by the fact that", which makes me shiver with literal fear.
1) An apparatus for the destruction of the pollutants in water and waste, especially for the treatment of industrial wastewaters and sludge, comprising: a container(10) in cui sono disposte sostanze liquide e/o solide immerse in acqua da sottoporre a trattamento, an electrolytic cell (16) connected to the container (10) through a pipe (12) connected to a feed pump (14) coupled to a current generator - rectifier (18), @@ caratterizzato dal fatto che la cella elettrolitica @@(16) è pressurizzabile per operare quale cella aperta, cioè a pressione atmosferica, o quale cella chiusa, cioè a pressione variabile indotta, nella cella elettrolitica (16) essendo installata una pompa che ricircola in modo continuo o periodico il liquido da trattare o la soluzione elettrolitica in essa contenuti.
5) L’apparato secondo la rivendicazione 3, @@caratterizzato dal fatto @@ che lo scarico dei reflui o rifiuti trattati è realizzato lungo un condotto (30) provvisto di una valvola di regolazione (32), previo raffreddamento lungo un circuito (36).
"Wherein" is the typical form used in patent claims. I almost exclusively work on patent translations from English/American into Italian and that is the expression I always find.
I'll post an example of a similar patent, hence my query.
TIA
claim:
1. An electrolytic treatment apparatus comprising:
radial drum rolling means for supporting a metal web;
a plurality of main counter electrodes disposed in opposition to said metal web for effecting electrochemical treatment;
at least one auxiliary counter electrode disposed in opposition to said metal web;
AC power supply means for supplying AC power across said plurality of main counter electrodes;
at least one electrolyte supply inlet disposed between said main counter electrodes; and
at least one electrolyte discharge outlet disposed between said main counter electrodes and adjacent to said at least one supply inlet, wherein an electrolyte treatment solution flows in an electrolyte path between said plurality of main counter electrodes and said metal web.
2. An electrolytic treatment apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a fixed distance is maintained between said metal web and said plurality of main counter electrodes.
3. An electrolytic treatment apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein a distance between said metal web and ...........etc.
etc.
etc.
Wherein is "all'interno del quale", indicating a place/location. Not adapted here Vincent
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14 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +3
characterized by the fact that
Explanation: In my humble etc., you will have to overcome your literal fear. "Characterized by the fact that" IS patent lingo
Marco Solinas Local time: 03:00 Specializes in field Native speaker of: English, Italian PRO pts in category: 4
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Asker: It does make a ton of sense, and reads very well - yet, I have an itch that something may be more appropriate. Sorry to be so stubborn; but this is research into a very specific field. Thanks!
Asker: I must agree with Jim - that was my point, it just sounded wordy despite the fact that I have seen it in patents. In regards to Ryan's remark, I do believe that there is a slight leeway in choosing the language, though not much.
The translation workplace 
peer agreement (net): +3