Difference between method, system and apparatus

In the INdian patent office one can file a claim for method,product and an application using the product.For example if one were to file an application in the field of  electrical engg say for a  circuit breaker you can file a set of claims for a method of manufa turing the circuit breaker followed by a set of claims for the circuit breaker and finally a claim for a electrical power system contai ing the circuit breaker which is taken as the applicatio(system)

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Method explains about the process involved in manufacturing, forming, etc, . product.. Whereas apparatus and system explains what are the components used to perform those processes and the arrangement of that components.

Method explains about the process involved in manufacturing, forming, etc, . product.. Whereas apparatus and system explains what are the components used to perform those processes and the arrangement of that components.