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(45) Week of Oct 5, 2026 No. 5 3,852 lapsed 145 picks
No. 5 · USPTO batch of Oct 5, 2026

145 products came off patent this week

Out of 3,852 patents the USPTO marked expired for unpaid fees, these are the strongest leads in consumer products, ranked by our opportunity score.

  1. 1

    Shelf that locks to a back wall with a one-piece clip

    A flat shelf with a downward flange that fastens to a back shelf wall using a one-piece mounting clip. The clip’s upturned ears pass through holes in the flange into matching ear...

    Home & Furniture US 10,058,173 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    86score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    clear
  2. 2

    Corded/cordless drill with single-collar mode selector

    A hand-held electric drill/driver that combines gearbox speed, clutch torque setting, and hammer mode selection into one rotatable collar. Turning the collar selects low-speed...

    Tools & Hardware US 8,820,430 lapsed Sep 2, 2026 11.5-yr fee missed
    83score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    clear
  3. 3

    Vacuum crevice nozzle with external guide pin

    A vacuum crevice tool that uses a flattened nozzle attached to a circular vacuum hose and an external guide that runs along the nozzle and inserts into the crack being cleaned. It’s...

    Cleaning & Laundry US 10,058,223 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    78score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    clear
  4. 4

    Shower curtain liner with multiple hook rows and tear‑off bottom

    A single-panel shower curtain liner with several horizontal rows of hook apertures at the top so you can hang the liner at different heights, and stacked perforation rows at the bottom...

    Bath & Personal Care US 10,058,220 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    78score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    clear
  5. 5

    Tablet protective case with flexible tethered cover and base

    A two-piece protective case: a rigid housing that holds a tablet and a separate base with a concave supporting groove. A soft, flexible connecting piece tethers the housing to the base...

    Bags, Jewelry & Accessories US 10,058,152 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    78score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    clear
  6. 6

    Shelf structure Pro

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

    Home & Furniture US 10,058,174 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  7. 7

    Disposable facial hair grooming sink liner and wipe systems Pro

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

    Bath & Personal Care US 10,058,218 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  8. 8

    Display tool Pro

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

    Home & Furniture US 10,062,306 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  9. 9

    Cap with a bill having upper and lower portions displaying information when spaced-apart Pro

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

    Apparel & Footwear US 10,058,139 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  10. 10

    Airtight container for cosmetics Pro

    The write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes are for Pro members.

    Bath & Personal Care US 10,058,160 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
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