A patent application doesn't require a finished, market-ready product; it needs enough detail for someone skilled in the field to build and use the invention as described. Many inventors file a priority application (a US provisional or first national filing) once the core mechanism is proven, even with a rough prototype, then continue refining before the follow-up filing deadline.
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