October 2026
3,852 US patents lapsed for unpaid maintenance fees in the USPTO's 1 weekly batch this month, and 397 more in the categories we follow reached the end of their full term.
Scores
Lapses by batch
Week by week
| Batch | No. | Lapsed | Full term | Listed | 70+ | Highest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | 5 | 3,852 | 397 | 197 | 54 | Bi-fold wallet made from stainless-steel woven fabric 77 |
Top ten of the month
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Bi-fold wallet made from stainless-steel woven fabric
A wallet constructed from woven stainless-steel mesh that is stitched into layers to form card pockets. The sheets of metal fabric (back layer plus one or more front layers) surround...
77score / 100 -
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...
75score / 100 -
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...
75score / 100 -
A foam-filled air mattress with welded cover and dual side chambers
This is a mattress that packs open-cell foam cores inside air-tight bags and uses pumpable air to change firmness. The cover can be bonded or thermally fused to the foam surface, and a...
75score / 100 -
A heatable sleeve that wraps a cup or bottle
A reusable sleeve that fits around a cup, bottle or can and contains an internal heater and insulation layer. The heater is activated in the sleeve and uses an exothermic chemical...
75score / 100 -
Synthetic resin round bottle Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
··score / 100 -
Article of footwear incorporating a heel strap system Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
··score / 100 -
Press-to-open zippers for reclosable packages Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
··score / 100 -
Disposable facial hair grooming sink liner and wipe systems Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
··score / 100 -
Dishwasher comprising at least one dishwasher spray arm Pro
Write-up, demand check and manufacturing notes available with Pro.
··score / 100
