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U.S. 1, 11 (1931) (giving “anything made for use from raw or prepared materials” as one
definition of “manufacture”).
In short, the history of § 101 fully supports the majority’s holding that Bilski’s
claim does not recite patentable subject matter. Our decision does not reflect
“legislative” work, but rather careful and respectful adherence to the Congressional
purpose.