Such patents already exist. In March,for example, after re-examination, Amazon.com received a patent for its one-click ordering process.

VOA: special.2010.07.16

This process involves several tests before a person can receive a visa to stay in the United States for the training period.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

The process calls for the chemical to be pushed through the small holes of a spinneret.

VOA: special.2011.03.01

The process calls for culturing from the merismatic tissue on a plant.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

Nabil Abu Rudeineh,a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, told VOA the action threatens to kill the peace process.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18

Prospects for including Lebanon in the peace process have improved with the victory of a Western-backed coalition in elections, this week.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

"Reducing salt in the food supply needs to be a gradual process for a couple of reasons."

VOA: standard.2010.04.22

He said the ongoing lack of justice is undermining any hope for a successful peace process and reinforcing an environment that fosters violence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

The U.S.Embassy in Kabul, in a statement, is calling for patience as the "process" continues.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

(Talks) He says the peace process,in his mind, has been dead for a long time.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs predicts a full agenda for the talks, including the Middle East peace process, and concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

VOA: standard.2009.06.02

Taysir Dwayat,55,says that for him, the peace process has been dead for a long time.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

Many Western countries initially hailed the election as a victory for the democratic process.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

Al Masri said there is the belief among many Palestinians the peace process died a long time ago and is waiting for someone to bury it.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16