12 picks in Gadgets & electronics came off patent this week
Out of 3,852 patents the USPTO marked expired for unpaid fees, these are the strongest leads in gadgets & electronics, ranked by our opportunity score.
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A phone-like device whose shutter button controls either its own camera or an attached camera
This patent covers a communication device that includes its own image sensor and a physical operation member (for example a shutter button) that changes function depending on whether a...
76score / 100 -
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Tablet jacket with built‑in smartcard reader and folding kickstand
A protective jacket (case) for a tablet that integrates a smart card reader in a recess on the case back and a hinged cover that both seals the reader and folds out to act as a...
73score / 100 -
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A stylus whose tail eraser is a two-stage press switch
This patent covers a pen-shaped touch stylus that uses the removable tail-cap/eraser as a two-stage mechanical switch. A conductive, resilient insert in the cap deforms to bridge one set...
73score / 100 -
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A foot-operated circular computer mouse pad
This patent describes a substantially circular, flat pad intended to be operated with a user’s foot instead of a hand. The pad has a planar top and bottom, with two outward arms each...
71score / 100 -
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A molded controller button with an embedded graphic under a clear overlay
This is a multi-material button for game controllers where a colored graphic element is molded with the button base and then overmolded or wrapped by a transparent layer. The transparent...
71score / 100 -
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Programmable security system and method for protecting merchandise Pro
The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.
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Mobile deposit kit Pro
The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.
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Systems and methods of tamper detection Pro
The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.
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