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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

    Golf ball with a urethane cover using mixed cyclohexane dimethanol extenders

    A multi-piece golf ball with a core and a polyurethane cover whose chain extender is a specific mix of cis‑1,4‑cyclohexane dimethanol and trans‑1,4‑cyclohexane dimethanol. The...

    Sports & Fitness US 8,821,318 lapsed Sep 2, 2026 11.5-yr fee missed
    83score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  2. 2

    Backpack with a dialed lace that curves the back panel

    A backpack that uses a retractable lace and an adjustment device (dial) to pull a spacing panel toward the rear edge of the back panel, increasing the gap between the pack and the...

    Outdoors & Camping US 10,058,163 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    79score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  3. 3

    Drill/screwdriver with a single collar that sets speed, clutch and hammer

    A handheld electric drill/driver where a single rotatable collar sets modes: multiple clutch torque settings for screw driving, a drilling mode that disables the clutch, and a hammer...

    Tools & Hardware US 8,820,430 lapsed Sep 2, 2026 11.5-yr fee missed
    78score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  4. 4

    Dishwasher spray arm with radial guide vanes to curb jet spin

    A dishwasher spray arm that adds small guide vanes near the outlet holes to reduce the rotational (swirling) component of the water jets. The vanes sit in the arm’s internal flow channel...

    Cleaning & Laundry US 10,058,226 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    77score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  5. 5

    Bi-fold wallet made from stainless-steel woven fabric

    A wallet constructed from woven stainless-steel mesh that’s stitched into layers to form card pockets. The sheets of metal fabric (back layer plus one or more front layers) surround...

    Bags, Jewelry & Accessories US 8,820,368 lapsed Sep 2, 2026 11.5-yr fee missed
    77score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  6. 6

    Air-foam mattress component Pro

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

    Home & Furniture US 10,058,190 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  7. 7

    Beverage container temperature sleeve Pro

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

    Kitchen & Dining US 10,058,216 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  8. 8

    Crack and crevice cleaning tools and attachments therefor Pro

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

    Cleaning & Laundry US 10,058,223 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    Braking system for a recreational riding-board Pro

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

    Sports & Fitness US 10,058,767 lapsed Aug 28, 2026 7.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
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