Could I utility patent them?..Or would it be an infringement using that metal that I purchased and cut myself.

With a couple of assumptions, there doesn't appear to be any infringement issue. Assuming the metal strips are an ordinary metal and not a new...

Making a product "identical" to an expired patent only ensures that you will not be liable to the patent-holder of the expired patent. But as...

There are typically many job openings for patent attorneys in a variety of cities around the country. My experience has been that it is easier for...

What is the average cost to complete and file a Provisional patent with a lawyer?

I agree with the other answers, that a good provisional application will cost a good portion of the cost of a non-provisional application. A...