on pain of receiving a plurality of punches in the face
I think you mean Claim #1: A painful punishment; Claim #2: Claim #1 wherein the punishment includes physical force; Claim #3: Claim #2 wherein the physical force comprises multiple punches; Claim #4: Claim #3 wherein the punches are directed at the face of the patent attorney.
I think you mean Claim #1: A painful punishment; Claim #2: Claim #1 wherein the punishment includes physical force; Claim #3: Claim #2 wherein the physical force comprises multiple punches; Claim #4: Claim #3 wherein the punches are directed at the face of the patent attorney.