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(45) Week of Oct 5, 2026 No. 5 3,852 lapsed 197 picks
No. 5 · USPTO batch of Oct 5, 2026

10 picks in Energy & batteries came off patent this week

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

  1. 1

    Leakage-reduction capacitor network for AC-to-DC power adapters

    A circuit for two-stage AC-to-DC power adapters that routes common-mode noise from the isolated secondary back to the primary while limiting dangerous high-voltage leakage onto the...

    Energy & batteries US 10,063,156 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    75score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  2. 2

    Power management system that estimates per-outlet usage from total meter plus per-outlet current sensors

    A system for homes or small buildings that combines a single total power meter with current sensors on individual outlets to estimate each outlet’s power use. Current-sensing outlet...

    Energy & batteries US 10,063,094 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    74score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  3. 3

    Solar air heater with channeled partitions creating isolated flow sections

    A roof- or wall-mounted solar air heater that divides its cavity into multiple largely isolated sections using parallel partitions that contain many parallel channels. Air is forced...

    Energy & batteries US 7,434,577 expired Oct 7, 2026full term
    72score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  4. 4

    A floating humidifier module that sits and operates on water in its tank

    A small ultrasonic humidifier assembly designed to float on the water inside its own tank. The floating body holds an ultrasonic vibrator, draws water through an inflow hole, produces...

    Energy & batteries US 10,060,640 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    71score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  5. 5

    Perforated flange insert that damps TXV, evaporator gurgle

    A tubular noise-reduction insert that fits into the refrigerant inlet between a thermal expansion valve (TXV) housing and an evaporator. It is a hollow body with a flange on one end and...

    Energy & batteries US 10,060,659 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    70score / 100
    demand
    makeable
    novelty
    clear
  6. 6

    Holding and fastening device Pro

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

    Energy & batteries US 8,820,030 lapsed Sep 2, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  7. 7

    Waste air flow capture system Pro

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

    Energy & batteries US 10,060,667 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  8. 8

    Solar heating system with overheating protection Pro

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

    Energy & batteries US 8,820,315 lapsed Sep 2, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  9. 9

    Hybrid power generating device Pro

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

    Energy & batteries US 10,063,182 lapsed Aug 28, 20267.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
  10. 10

    De-super heater chiller system with contra flow and refrigerating fan grill Pro

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

    Energy & batteries US 8,820,111 lapsed Sep 2, 202611.5-yr fee missed
    ··score / 100
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