Examples - Contrary to Public Order

General. The following hypothetical examples teach this concept:

Hypothetical Example No. 1. Sarah invents a novel letter bomb for use by terrorists. She is denied a patent on the device by the USPTO.

Hypothetical Example No. 2. Richard invents a novel bacterium with the sole utility of poisoning public water supplies. He is denied a patent on the composition of matter by the USPTO.

Hypothetical Example No. 3. Buckminster invents a credible cure for AIDS. He is granted a U.S. patent.