(19)Fresh off Patent
(45) Week of Oct 5, 2026 No. 5 3,852 lapsed 197 picks
No. 2 · USPTO batch of Sep 14, 2026

51 products came off patent this week

Out of 3,814 patents the USPTO marked expired for unpaid fees, these are the strongest leads in consumer products, ranked by our opportunity score.

  1. 1

    Magnetic-backed phone case that snaps to a ball-joint car mount

    This is a phone case plus mount system: the case has a metal plate on its back, a stand/mount has a magnet that snaps to that plate, and the mount connects through a ball-and-socket...

    Bags, Jewelry & Accessories US 10,040,405 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    84score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  2. 2

    Rooftop bike carrier with two-part pivoting lift arm

    A roof-mounted bicycle carrier that uses a two-piece pivoting boom and a multi-link lift assembly with a gas spring to help raise a bike upright onto a vehicle roof rack. The second boom...

    Auto & Bike Accessories US 10,040,402 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    81score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  3. 3

    Collapsible sink-mounted colander that folds flat against the sink wall

    A folding colander that mounts to the vertical wall of a sink and collapses flat for storage. It has a back panel that attaches to the sink, a front perforated bowl wall that can fold...

    Kitchen & Dining US 10,039,420 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    77score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  4. 4

    Party cracker with a transparent viewing window

    A paperboard party cracker (Christmas cracker) whose tubular central body includes a framed transparent windowpane so people can see the contents before pulling it open. The cracker has...

    Toys & Games US 10,039,994 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    75score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  5. 5

    Golf ball with small matching bumps or hollows around dimples

    This is a multilayer golf ball whose surface dimples are surrounded at their outer periphery by a ring of small, spaced depressed or raised portions. Each of those peripheral features...

    Sports & Fitness US 10,039,958 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    73score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  6. 6

    Three-way shoelace structure Pro

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

    Apparel & Footwear US 10,039,346 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  7. 7

    Modular poster print stretch frame Pro

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

    Home & Furniture US 10,039,392 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  8. 8

    Container and package using the same Pro

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

    Storage & Containers US 8,800,612 lapsed Aug 12, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  9. 9

    Sink colander and storage assembly Pro

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

    Kitchen & Dining US 8,801,926 lapsed Aug 12, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  10. 10

    Breakaway clasp Pro

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

    Bags, Jewelry & Accessories US 10,039,351 lapsed Aug 7, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
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