In fact, most patents are written to be as broadly applicable as possible. The enablement requirement applies to all patents. Seaborg patented element 95. That

In fact, most patents are written to be as broadly applicable as possible. The enablement requirement applies to all patents. Seaborg patented element 95. That's pretty broad. However, people aren't saying get rid of manufacturing utility patents because folks are patenting elements. https://www.google.com/patents/US3156523 https://www.google.com/patents/US3156523