10 gadgets & electronics patents 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.
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1
Laptop-style device with rotatable display and visible rotation arrows
A portable electronic device with a hinged display that can rotate about an axis relative to a main body so the screen can face down or face up away from the body. The hinge assembly...
79score / 100 -
2
A belt-mounted keyholder with magnetic presence sensors and wireless alarm
A host (belt) unit physically receives a removable remote unit that attaches to an item such as a set of keys. Each unit has a magnetic sensor to sense direct contact; the host and...
76score / 100 -
3
Audio/video cable with Ti-containing dilute copper conductors
A multi-conductor audio/video cable where each insulated wire uses a soft dilute copper alloy conductor containing titanium and trace S and O. The conductor is recrystallized so surface...
74score / 100 -
4
Locking electrical socket that uses a cam-driven pivoting tab
A wall or inline electrical socket that locks a standard two- or three-prong plug in place using a user-operable latch that turns a cam. The cam bears on one or more pivoting metal or...
69score / 100 -
5
A removable frame used to set touch-screen active area dimensions
A rigid or semi-rigid frame placed temporarily over a monitor with a touch-screen overlay to guide rescaling of the monitor active area so the system calibration matches a desired...
69score / 100 -
6
A touch display device Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
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Group speakers Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
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8
Lighting fixture with reflector and template pcb Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
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