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

197 products came off patent this week

Out of 3,852 patents the USPTO marked expired for unpaid fees, these are the strongest leads in consumer products, ranked by our 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

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

    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

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

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

    Press-to-open zippers for reclosable packages Pro

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

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