5 patent(s) in this week's alert:
Assignee Summary:| Patents | Owner |
| 3 | Unassigned |
| 1 | FutureSpine |
| 1 | Pregis |
| Patents | Class Code |
| 1 | A61F [FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEV...] |
| 1 | B65B [MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACK...] |
| 1 | F41A [FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS...] |
| 1 | G01N [INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THE...] |
| 1 | H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...] |
Details on individual patents:
| #12611316 | Intervertebral members and methods of using a bone reinforcing composition for retaining the intervertebral members |
| Applied: | 07/23/2025, #19/278532 |
| Issued: | 04/28/2026, [279 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (631 to 2039) |
| Pat Class: | A61F [FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEV...] In this class there are; 56997 patents, 4572 companies, and 39594 inventors in 234 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 36; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 28) |
| Assignee: | FutureSpine (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 1 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Perkins Coie LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Mark Frenkel (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A method for dispensing a bone reinforcement composition into an intervertebral spacer and at least one adjacent vertebra can help retain the implant in situ. A cannula guide is inserted into a first vertebra guided by a live imaging system. A curved directional composition delivery cannula is inserted through a tubular body of the guide; then positioning the delivery cannula along a desired path, positioning an end using a curved end as a steering mechanism. The delivery cannula passes through a first vertebra, into the intervertebral spacer, and optionally into a second vertebra. A volume of reinforcement composition is dispensed using cyclical steps of incrementally withdrawing the delivery cannula and dispensing of the reinforcement composition until the path is filled with reinforcement composition stabilizing the respective vertebrae and/or interbody devices relative to each other. In an alternate arrangement, the cannula is inserted through a guide integrated into the spacer. |
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| #12612206 | Systems for dispensing pillows for product packaging |
| Applied: | 12/20/2023, #18/391631 |
| Issued: | 04/28/2026, [860 days App to Issue] Normal range: (610 to 1756) |
| Pat Class: | B65B [MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACK...] In this class there are; 11062 patents, 1473 companies, and 8025 inventors in 212 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 50; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 24) |
| Assignee: | Pregis (Chicago, IL) with total patents of: 14 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Thomas D. Wetsch (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=4 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Devices are provided for dispensing pillows for use in packaging arranged in web and having relative a relatively thick portion bordered by relatively thin portions that adjoins the individual pillows within the web. The systems can include a transfer unit having a pushing member. The pushing member is configured to engage the web of pillows as the pushing member moves so that the pushing member draws the web into the transfer unit, and moves the web through the transfer unit and toward an exit opening of the transfer unit. The devices further can include a separation unit having a cutting device, and a movable cover that at least partially encloses the cutting device to prevent unintentional contact with the cutting device. |
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| #12613073 | Apparatus, methods, and system for retarding heat dissipating from the barrel of a firearm |
| Applied: | 05/02/2024, #18/653876 |
| Issued: | 04/28/2026, [726 days App to Issue] Normal range: (331 to 1199) |
| Pat Class: | F41A [FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS...] In this class there are; 6565 patents, 998 companies, and 3901 inventors in 189 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 18; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 22) |
| Assignee: | Unassigned |
| Counsel: | Firm: The Plus IP Firm, PLLC |
| 1st Invent: | Eric Popovic (Fort Myers, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A heat retardant system for covering a barrel of a firearm is disclosed. The system comprises a tubular sleeve with innermost and outermost layers, first and second end portions each having an opening, and a fastener for securing the sleeve to the firearm. The tubular sleeve spans substantially the entire barrel, enhancing heat management. The innermost layer comprises a heat tolerant material that forms a retardant channel enveloping the barrel. Additional features include a first section on the outermost layer covering portions of the inner layer, vents for improved heat dissipation, and a rigid stabilizer to maintain the sleeve''s upright position. An elastic cord fastener and a unique configuration with a cutout facilitate attachment to firearm components. This system is adaptable for various firearm designs, significantly improving heat management while maintaining barrel accessibility and safety during use. |
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| #12613166 | Apparatus and method for producing consistent blood and bone marrow smears |
| Applied: | 03/31/2022, #17/710562 |
| Issued: | 04/28/2026, [1489 days App to Issue] Normal range: (620 to 1858) |
| Pat Class: | G01N [INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THE...] In this class there are; 87994 patents, 8007 companies, and 90063 inventors in 246 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 26) |
| Assignee: | Unassigned |
| Counsel: | Firm: John Rizvi, P.A.The Patent Professor |
| 1st Invent: | Adrian P. Palmer (Fort Myers, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | The present invention is directed toward an apparatus for producing consistent blood and bone marrow smears. The apparatus may include a smearer configured to receive a planar smear slide. The smearer may include an angled portion that comes into contact with the planar smear slide and creates the smear. The apparatus operates by allowing users of all skill levels to prepare a blood or bone marrow smear sample. |
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| #12615496 | Systems and methods for towing avoidance |
| Applied: | 08/26/2024, #18/815235 |
| Issued: | 04/28/2026, [610 days App to Issue] Normal range: (520 to 1676) |
| Pat Class: | H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...] In this class there are; 150733 patents, 7209 companies, and 97676 inventors in 242 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (9 to 27) |
| Assignee: | Unassigned |
| Counsel: | Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Brendan Diamond (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=4 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A vehicle that can notify a user that is being towed is provided. The vehicle may also assist with preventing towing and suggesting alternative parking locations that are not subject to towing. The vehicle determines its current location and based on that it may receive towing statistics data for the current location or may have that data integrated into the vehicle. The towing statistics data may include information about a frequency of towing at the current location. If the frequency of the towing exceeds a threshold, the vehicle may output a notification indicating that the current location is not recommended for parking. Additionally, the vehicle may use that same towing statistics data to determine alternative locations that are not subject to towing and suggests those locations for parking the vehicle. |
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