What is an appropriate way to letter sub-letter a nested list (recent NOLO books suggest numbering list items to make it easier for the examiner to understand)?
Note, this is a minimal example to illustrate the listing problem, and not meant to be treated as part of an actual disclosure.
An apparatus, comprising:
a. a manifold, comprising:
b. a flanged termination; and
c. a generally cylindrical shape;
d. a mounting bracket; ...
or
An apparatus, comprising:
a. a manifold, comprising:
a. a flanged termination; and
b. a generally cylindrical shape;
b. a mounting bracket; ...
or
An apparatus, comprising:
a. a manifold, comprising:
i. a flanged termination; and
ii. a generally cylindrical shape;
b. a mounting bracket; ...
or something better?
