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(45) Week of Oct 5, 2026 No. 5 3,852 lapsed 197 listed
No. 5 · USPTO batch of Oct 5, 2026

197 consumer products lapsed this week

Selected from 3,852 patents the USPTO recorded as expired for unpaid fees, ranked by opportunity score.

  1. 1

    Bi-fold wallet made from stainless-steel woven fabric

    A wallet constructed from woven stainless-steel mesh that’s stitched into layers to form card pockets. The sheets of metal fabric (back layer plus one or more front layers) surround...

    Bags, Jewelry & Accessories US 8,820,368 lapsed Sep 2, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    77score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  2. 2

    Drill/screwdriver with a single collar that sets speed, clutch and hammer

    A handheld electric drill/driver where a single rotatable collar sets modes: multiple clutch torque settings for screw driving, a drilling mode that disables the clutch, and a hammer...

    Tools & Hardware US 8,820,430 lapsed Sep 2, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    75score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  3. 3

    Backpack with a dialed lace that curves the back panel

    A backpack that uses a retractable lace and an adjustment device (dial) to pull a spacing panel toward the rear edge of the back panel, increasing the gap between the pack and the...

    Outdoors & Camping US 10,058,163 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    75score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  4. 4

    A foam-filled air mattress with welded cover and dual side chambers

    This is a mattress that packs open-cell foam cores inside air-tight bags and uses pumpable air to change firmness. The cover can be bonded or thermally fused to the foam surface, and a...

    Home & Furniture US 10,058,190 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    75score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  5. 5

    A heatable sleeve that wraps a cup or bottle

    A reusable sleeve that fits around a cup, bottle or can and contains an internal heater and insulation layer. The heater is activated in the sleeve and uses an exothermic chemical...

    Kitchen & Dining US 10,058,216 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    75score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  6. 6

    Synthetic resin round bottle Pro

    Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.

    Storage & Containers US 8,820,555 lapsed Sep 2, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  7. 7

    Article of footwear incorporating a heel strap system Pro

    Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.

    Apparel & Footwear US 7,439,837 expires Oct 10, 2026full term
    ··score / 100
  8. 8

    Press-to-open zippers for reclosable packages Pro

    Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.

    Storage & Containers US 7,636,989 expires Oct 11, 2026full term
    ··score / 100
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