(19)Fresh off Patent
(45) Week of Oct 19, 2026 No. 7 3,667 lapsed 70 listed
No. 7 · USPTO batch of Oct 19, 2026

70 consumer products lapsed this week

Selected from 3,667 patents the USPTO recorded as expired for unpaid fees, ranked by opportunity score. The summaries and most of each score are generated by AI.

  1. 1

    Folding knife with spring-loaded detent that propels blade open

    A pocket folding knife with a pivoting blade and an assisted-opening detent. A spring-mounted detent bump engages a hole in the blade while closed and rests in an arcuate slot during...

    Tools & Hardware US 8,001,693 expired Oct 20, 2026full term
    79score / 100
    demand
    easy to make
    novelty
    clear
  2. 2

    Golf ball with wave-shaped dimple cross-sections

    A multi-piece golf ball with many dimples whose cross-sections are wave-like curves of alternating projections and recesses relative to a reference circular arc through the dimple edges...

    Sports & Fitness US 8,834,302 lapsed Sep 16, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    78score / 100
    demand
    easy to make
    novelty
    clear
  3. 3

    Razor handle with removable cover that locks cartridge in place

    A wet-shave razor with a blade cartridge that clips onto a handle with two opposing movable arms and an internal liquid dispenser in the handle. A removable cover plugs onto the handle...

    Bath & Personal Care US 8,832,942 lapsed Sep 16, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    77score / 100
    demand
    easy to make
    novelty
    clear
  4. 4

    A reusable takeaway cup with a swiveling plug lid

    A reusable beverage cup with a fitted lid that has a drinking opening and a rotatable cover piece with a plug that seals the opening when rotated into place. The rotatable member also...

    Kitchen & Dining US 8,833,587 lapsed Sep 16, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    77score / 100
    demand
    easy to make
    novelty
    clear
  5. 5

    Screwdriver with a co‑extruded internal identifier

    A manual screwdriver whose polymer handle contains a molded internal structure running substantially the handle length that identifies a tool characteristic (tip type, size, length,...

    Tools & Hardware US 7,325,469 expires Oct 24, 2026full term
    76score / 100
    demand
    easy to make
    novelty
    clear
  6. 6

    Lanyard adjuster Pro

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

    Bags, Jewelry & Accessories US 10,070,700 lapsed Sep 11, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  7. 7

    Attachment bracket Pro

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

    Home & Furniture US 10,070,723 lapsed Sep 11, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  8. 8

    Cushioned seat protector Pro

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

    Home & Furniture US 7,374,240 expired Oct 20, 2026full term
    ··score / 100
62 more patents this week. Pro includes every patent on the list in full, with demand checks, filters and CSV export. Upgrade