Five products that came off patent the week of Sep 7
Of the 3,459 US patents that lapsed in this batch, 67 made the shortlist, and these are the five that scored highest.
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1
Rear inset pocket for pants that sits flush with the outer fabric
This patent covers pants with a rear pocket formed from two separate pocket panels, an interior panel fastened to the garment’s inner surface and an exterior panel inset into an opening...
79score / 100 -
2
Injection-molded half‑insert (shoe mid‑sole fork)
A rigid, injection‑molded half‑insert (called a half fork) intended to sit in the mid‑sole/waist region of a shoe to stiffen and support the arch. It pairs a molded plastic main body...
79score / 100 -
3
Phone case with a pull‑out folding brace
A mobile device protective cover that stores a multi‑part brace inside the case and, when pulled out, unfolds to prop the phone or tablet upright for hands‑free viewing. The brace...
76score / 100 -
4
Foam soap pump with a removable restrictor that creates a lost-motion gap
This is a refillable foam dispenser pump and refill unit that uses a flexible connector between the actuator and pistons plus a removable restrictor piece to create an initial...
74score / 100 -
5
Toolbox buckle with dual torque springs and linked lever rods
A mechanical latch assembly for a toolbox cover that uses a connector with two transverse levers whose rods engage bores in a separate buckle, plus an elastic element made from two...
74score / 100
