11 patent(s) in this week's alert:
Assignee Summary:| Patents | Owner |
| 3 | Arthrex |
| 1 | Airglide AI |
| 1 | MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS |
| 1 | RSCC Wire Cable |
| 1 | Sinlow Norlad |
| 1 | Sunoptic Technologies |
| 1 | Unassigned |
| 1 | USA Intellectual Property Holding |
| 1 | Wicked Feeder Solutions |
| Patents | Class Code |
| 3 | A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...] |
| 1 | A61F [FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEV...] |
| 1 | B60L [PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangem...] |
| 1 | B63B [SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPI...] |
| 1 | C23C [COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALL...] |
| 1 | E05F [DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; ...] |
| 1 | G06V [IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING...] |
| 1 | A01K [ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHI...] |
| 1 | A41B [SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS...] |
Details on individual patents:
| #12628882 | Lower-body garment having sling assembly |
| Applied: | 01/17/2023, #18/097595 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [1218 days App to Issue] Normal range: (469 to 1695) |
| Pat Class: | A41B [SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS...] In this class there are; 924 patents, 274 companies, and 987 inventors in 89 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 15; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 21) |
| Assignee: | Sinlow Norlad (Bonita Springs, FL) with total patents of: 1 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Atty: Harold H. Fullmer |
| 1st Invent: | Ronald L. Wilson, II (Bonita Springs, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A lower body garment is disclosed having a sling assembly for securing male genitalia. The sling assembly is configured with limited, prescribed attachment points, which enables increased comfort and support, for the wearer. Moreover, the sling assembly provides a comfortable encapsulation that reduces the jostling of the testicles during athletic endeavors. The sling assembly configuration can further provide moisture management to reduce itching, chafing, and infection. |
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| #12629157 | Surgical systems and methods for positioning objects using augmented reality navigation |
| Applied: | 09/08/2022, #17/940346 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [1349 days App to Issue] Normal range: (646 to 1964) |
| Pat Class: | A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...] In this class there are; 149015 patents, 10249 companies, and 102912 inventors in 250 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 22; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 26) |
| Assignee: | ARTHREX (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 773 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. |
| 1st Invent: | Jonathan Knopf (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Surgical systems and methods are provided that utilize augmented reality navigation and visualization techniques for transferring aspects of a preoperative surgical plan to an actual surgical site. The surgical systems and methods may be utilized to achieve accurate alignment of a surgical positioning object, such as a guide pin for guiding surgical reaming procedures, between the preoperative surgical plan and the intraoperative anatomy associated with the actual surgical site. Augmented reality may be utilized to achieve visualization of both an entry point and a drilling trajectory of the surgical positioning object in a manner that avoids occluding the intraoperative anatomy during the procedure. |
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| #12629190 | Internal beam plates and associated instrumentation for performing surgical methods |
| Applied: | 03/09/2021, #17/195830 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [1897 days App to Issue] Normal range: (646 to 1964) |
| Pat Class: | A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...] In this class there are; 149015 patents, 10249 companies, and 102912 inventors in 250 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 16; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 26) |
| Assignee: | ARTHREX (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 773 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Carlson, Gaskey Olds, P.C. |
| 1st Invent: | Zachary Day (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=3 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Internal beam plates and associated instrumentation may be utilized for performing arthrodesis procedures, bone fracture procedures, osteotomy procedures, etc. Exemplary surgical methods that may be performed using the internal beam plates and associated instrumentation include, but are not limited to, lapidus bunionectomy procedures, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) procedures, chevron procedures, fracture repair procedures, etc. The exemplary internal beam plates incorporate an integral beam that is configured to increase strength and stiffness across a fusion site. The exemplary cutting/prep guides are configured to allow surgeons to reduce, prepare, and cut bones for receiving the beam of the internal beam plate using one or more guides. |
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| #12629229 | Light carrier and illumination system for a surgical tube |
| Applied: | 03/31/2023, #18/129452 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [1145 days App to Issue] Normal range: (646 to 1964) |
| Pat Class: | A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...] In this class there are; 149015 patents, 10249 companies, and 102912 inventors in 250 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 16; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 26) |
| Assignee: | Sunoptic Technologies (Jacksonville, FL) with total patents of: 17 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Atty: William E. Noonan |
| 1st Invent: | Kim A. Marsh (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=1 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A light carrier for engaging a surgical tube includes unitarily and communicably interconnected inlet, intermediate and channel sections composed of a light conducting material. The channel section is laterally concave and has a light projecting surface portion. The channel section is introduced into the surgical tube and light introduced through the inlet section is transmitted through the light carrier and projected into the tube to illuminate a medical or surgical procedure being performed through the tube. |
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| #12629265 | Bone graft delivery system, components and method of use of same |
| Applied: | 02/23/2024, #18/586303 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [816 days App to Issue] Normal range: (632 to 2038) |
| Pat Class: | A61F [FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEV...] In this class there are; 57161 patents, 4587 companies, and 39724 inventors in 234 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 17; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 28) |
| Assignee: | Arthrex (Naples, FL) with total patents of: 773 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Cozen O''Connor |
| 1st Invent: | Wade Jensen (Dakota Dunes, SD) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=4 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Provided herein are bone graft delivery systems comprising a flexible plunger, a delivery gun, and a detachable offset cannula. Methods of delivering bone graft material using the bone graft delivery systems are also provided. |
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| #12630032 | Chilled compressed air electric vehicle (EV) fast-charge system and method |
| Applied: | 11/09/2023, #18/505413 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [922 days App to Issue] Normal range: (608 to 1570) |
| Pat Class: | B60L [PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangem...] In this class there are; 11333 patents, 1293 companies, and 13237 inventors in 191 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 19; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 21) |
| Assignee: | RSCC Wire Cable (East Granby, CT) with total patents of: 1 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Arnold Porter Kaye Scholer LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Altin Dabulla (Bonita Springs, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | An air cooling system for an electric vehicle charge cable includes a compressed air supply, at least one filter, at least one dryer and a super cooler subsystem for chilling compressed air from the compressed air supply. A coupling on the charging cable supplies the chilled compressed air to the charging cable. The system is configured to maintain an exterior surface of the charging cable below a predetermined temperature during vehicle charging. The system further includes a routing structure directing the chilled compressed air to flow back to a charging station to maintain the charging cable at a temperature of no more than a predetermined temperature. The system may operate in closed loop mode that is based on geographic climate zone. A method for air cooling an electric vehicle charging cable is also disclosed. |
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| #12630991 | Anti-corrosion structure anchor |
| Applied: | 09/16/2022, #17/946466 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [1341 days App to Issue] Normal range: (728 to 1984) |
| Pat Class: | C23C [COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALL...] In this class there are; 15103 patents, 1333 companies, and 16311 inventors in 201 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 10; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 22) |
| Assignee: | USA Intellectual Property Holding (Sarasota, FL) with total patents of: 7 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Trenam Law |
| 1st Invent: | Luke John Drazek (Englewood, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=4 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A process for manufacturing corrosion resistant structural anchors is disclosed. The process comprises abrasive blasting of a silicon-containing steel substrate followed by hot dip galvanizing, treating with a mineral acid, and coating with a polymeric coating. The resulting corrosion resistance is enhanced. |
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| #12631064 | Systems and methods for moving a vehicle tailgate |
| Applied: | 04/25/2024, #18/645750 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [754 days App to Issue] Normal range: (574 to 1550) |
| Pat Class: | E05F [DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; ...] In this class there are; 3711 patents, 538 companies, and 3704 inventors in 155 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 21) |
| Assignee: | Unassigned |
| Counsel: | Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Brendan Diamond (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=5 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A vehicle including a tailgate, a sensor system, and a processor is disclosed. The sensor system may be configured to capture inputs associated with the tailgate. The processor may be configured to obtain a trigger signal, and determine an object presence on the tailgate based on the inputs obtained from the sensor system responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. The processor may further prevent a tailgate movement responsive determining the object presence. |
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| #12633124 | Virtual assistant based cargo inspection |
| Applied: | 09/01/2023, #18/460241 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [991 days App to Issue] Normal range: (557 to 1407) |
| Pat Class: | G06V [IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING...] In this class there are; 12210 patents, 3281 companies, and 41181 inventors in 222 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 20; Normal range for this patent class is (11 to 23) |
| Assignee: | MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS (Chicago, IL) with total patents of: 2231 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Michael Best Friedrich LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Scott A. Greven (Lehigh Acres, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=1, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | Systems and methods for virtual assistant based cargo inspection. The method includes automatically inspecting a subset of cargo using a first recorded video associated with the cargo and generating a second recorded video by annotating the first recorded video including annotations for a second subset of the cargo identified for manual inspection. The method also includes accessing, using a portable communications device, a virtual assistant feature of the portable communications device. In response to receiving one or more prompts via the virtual assistant feature, the method includes receiving the second recorded video and generating an interactive display for displaying the second recorded video. In response to receiving one or more prompts via the virtual assistant feature, the method also includes detecting an interaction with the annotations of the second recorded video and providing, using the virtual assistant feature, a recommendation corresponding to the interaction via a human machine interface. |
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| #12628792 | Animal feeder |
| Applied: | 07/03/2025, #19/259489 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [320 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (472 to 1614) |
| Pat Class: | A01K [ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHI...] In this class there are; 14393 patents, 1938 companies, and 8276 inventors in 222 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 18; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 22) |
| Assignee: | Wicked Feeder Solutions (Rock Hill, SC) with total patents of: 2 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Shumaker, Loop Kendrick, LLP |
| 1st Invent: | Robert Scott McCormick (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=2 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A method of making an animal feeder includes: cutting a plurality of blanks from sheet material, forming at least one flange in at least one of the blanks and forming at least one opening in at least one of the blanks, so as to define a plurality of components, the plurality of components configured to define the animal feeder when assembled, wherein the animal feeder includes: a tray assembly defining at least one sloped feed dish; a reservoir communicating with the tray assembly, the reservoir having a fill opening; and dispensing openings formed in a wall of the reservoir configured to permit granular animal feed to flow by gravity from the reservoir into the at least one sloped feed dish. |
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| #12630261 | System and method for enhanced marine vessel efficiency using integrated hull optimizations |
| Applied: | 11/15/2024, #18/948969 |
| Issued: | 05/19/2026, [550 days App to Issue] Normal range: (450 to 1394) |
| Pat Class: | B63B [SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPI...] In this class there are; 7094 patents, 1093 companies, and 5077 inventors in 204 other Metros. |
| Claims: | 15; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 24) |
| Assignee: | Airglide AI (Fort Lauderdale, FL) with total patents of: 2 (since 2005) |
| Counsel: | Firm: Origins Law, LLC |
| 1st Invent: | David Bell (Naples, FL) |
| Inventors: | Genders: F=0, M=4 |
| Abstract: 2000 char max | A system and method for enhancing marine vessel efficiency through integrated hull optimizations is disclosed. The system includes automated bow thruster covers that reduce hull drag and condition water flow, coupled with strategically positioned air lubrication nozzles that create and maintain an air layer under the vessel. The bow thruster covers may be configured as circular doors or parallel panels, optionally incorporating air discharge ports or working in conjunction with dedicated air jets. An intelligent control system optimizes the integrated components using real-time sensor data and computational fluid dynamic analysis. The system modulates air distribution and cover positions based on sea conditions and vessel speed, maintaining optimal efficiency during operation. External surfaces may incorporate superaerophilic structures to enhance air retention and reduce drag. The comprehensive integration of these components provides improved hydrodynamic efficiency while maintaining full bow thruster functionality when required. |
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