Our team at Carson Patents has worked with a wide variety of inventions that have been granted utility patent protection. Utility patents are issued (granted) for new inventions that serve a novel purpose. They protect what an invention does and how it works, rather than its appearance. Regarded as the strongest type of patent protection, utility patents are available for a broad spectrum of inventions, products, and methods.
Because utility patents cover such a broad spectrum of ideas, there are many different types of inventions that could benefit from patent protection. The utility patent examples on this page range from electrical engineering and mechanical engineering varieties to medical devices. Many more varieties of inventions that we have worked with are listed on our patenting experience page.
This page features examples of utility patents we have worked on to help inventors protect their inventions. Continue reading to learn about eight utility patent examples illustrating the wide range of ideas that a patent can protect. Carson Patents drafted, filed, and prosecuted applications to obtain patent protection for these utility patent examples.
8 Issued U.S. Utility Patent Examples
Here are eight utility patent examples from various different industries. Carson Patents represented each of these utility patent examples during the application process, managing the drafting, filing, and prosecuting of the application documents for every invention. Each utility patent example is accompanied by a figure from the issued patent document, with each figure linked to its corresponding patent document in PDF format. Additionally, several other utility patents we have worked on are publicly available on any of the patent search databases. Note that the language and formatting used in the abstracts of these examples adheres to standard conventions in the patent industry. Reviewing them can help you become acquainted with the language and formatting commonly used in the industry.
Utility Patent Example – Nebulizer Device – U.S. Patent No. 10980951
Title of Invention: Nebulizer
Abstract: This invention relates to nebulizers, which are machines that change a liquid form to a mist consisting of micron sized droplets. More specifically the invention relates to liquid medicament nebulizers, for example for delivering a mist of medicament to eyes, nasal passages, and lungs. A housing has a form which rolls to house first and second reservoirs, an expansion chamber, and a vibration element. The housing has a center of mass which urges the nebulizer to roll toward a storage position where the liquid drains from the first reservoir through the drain passage to the second reservoir.
Utility Patent Example – Ergonomic Storage Device – U.S. Patent No. 10960827
Title of Invention: Ergonomic Access Personal Bullet-Proof Shield Stowage Device
Abstract: The Ergonomic Access Personal Bullet-Proof Shield Stowage Device comprises a nearly transparent articulable plurality of tension positioned suspended support arms having auto body window sill securing clips, and shield position retention securing clips seated between and connectively attached to an upper and a lower auto window frame for the purpose of enabling the suspension and stowage of a bullet-proof or bullet-resistant shield for immediate/urgent ergonomic access by a passenger when exiting a passenger vehicle.
The Ergonomic Access Personal Bullet-Proof Shield Stowage Device may alternatively be used in any window with an upper and lower sill whereupon to position the window sill securing clips.
Utility Patent Example – Electrostatic Generator Device – U.S. Patent No. 11101744
Title of Invention: Capacitive Engine Featuring an Extrinsic Semiconductor
Abstract: The capacitive engine is an asymmetrical capacitor which produces a net non-zero electrostatic force when a voltage difference is applied between the two conductor-semiconductor contacts of an incompletely spherical extrinsic semiconductor shell.
At least one Schottky barrier is made from one of the conductor-semiconductor contacts at either of the extrinsic semiconductor’s inner or outer radius and is always in reverse bias. Since the Schottky barrier is always in reverse bias, the reverse biased Schottky barrier becomes an electronic capacitor mimicking the shape of the incompletely spherical shell of the extrinsic semiconductor. A net non-zero electrostatic force is thereby produced because the inner and outer radial surface areas of the electronic capacitor have a non-zero difference and this difference is multiplied by the relative electrical permittivity of the incompletely spherical extrinsic semiconductor shell when calculating the net electrostatic force of the capacitive engine.
Utility Patent Example – Emergency Alert Device – U.S. Patent No. 10997850
Title of Invention: Service Animal Emergency Alert Apparatus
Abstract: The Service Animal Emergency Alert Apparatus is a device for providing a triggering means to a trained animal to send an alert signal by triggering a remote activation device connectively attached to an alert service, monitored service, or emergency response service.
The device is comprised of a box having a door providing access to an interior of said box wherein a configurable remote device position tray is connectively attached to a plurality of triggering buttons and a triggering pull cord configured to enable a trained animal to send an alert by pushing upon said triggering buttons or grasping and pulling upon said triggering pull cord thereby activating said remote activation device sending an alert signal through an alert service, monitored service, or emergency response service to summon responsive human assistance to render aid.
Utility Patent Example – Sponge Cleaning Device – U.S. Patent No. 11253044
Title of Invention: Pro Sponge Rejuvenator
Abstract: The Pro Sponge Rejuvenator is sponge cleaner for cleaning a plurality of used sponges, comprising: a liquid-tight container in which stems which extend from a platform toward a bottom of the container are oscillate-able to rub the sponges against the bottom by an oscillation means connected to the platform and supported by the bottom. The Pro Sponge Rejuvenator cleans sponges using a cleaning solution that is filtered with every sponge cleaning oscillation up/down stroke of the apparatus through the use of one-way flow valves under the sponges and a central tube with filter media. The Pro Sponge Rejuvenator is ideal for cleaning sponges and especially cosmetics makeup sponges.
Utility Patent Example – Boxing Bag Apparatus – U.S. Patent No. 11602681
Title of Invention: Sparring Arms Heavy Bag Boxing Apparatus
Abstract: The sparring arms heavy bag boxing apparatus is a pair of simulated sparring opponent arms as a jab arm and a power arm of different lengths adjustably attached to a heavy bag with a stabilizing weight attached to the bottom of the heavy bag to stabilize the motion of the heavy bag for sparring practice even with out a training partner. The jab and power arms may optionally be weighed. Use of the sparring arms heavy bag boxing apparatus promotes a boxer’s capacity to find distance and range with accuracy and precision.
Utility Patent Example – Biological Index System and Cybergath Device – U.S. Patent No. 11610673
Title of Invention: Rojer Gathering Biological Index (Rogbix) System and Cybergath Device
Abstract: The Rojer Gathering Biological Index (ROGBIX) System and CyberGath Device is a system and test kit combination that allows users an easy and convenient way to keep their current tested state of a disease condition such as Covid updated under their own control. It is a system and test kit combination that allows users an easy and convenient automated means to share a positive or negative test result of a tested disease condition that allows users to keep their disease condition test state current and automatically sharable with other users.
Utility Patent Example – Catheter Connection – U.S. Patent No. 11617873
Title of Invention: Catheter Connection Securing Quick Release
Abstract: The ergonomic catheter bag quick release is an apparatus in the form of a catheter tubing grip shell for creating a secure connection between a catheter and a catheter collection bag comprising a rigid catheter sleeve having a lever along its length to enable a substantial reduction in strength required to create a positive locked gripping connection over said connection between a catheter and a catheter collection bag.
It is a catheter tubing grip shell with an ergonomically shaped lever that enables elderly and strength weakened patients to be able to secure the connection between a catheter and a catheter collection bag with far less than normal adult grip strength. It can optionally be fitted with a compressible sleeve to enable the creation of a water-leak resistant connection between a catheter and a catheter collection bag.
3 Benefits of Utility Patent Protection for Your Invention
The above eight utility patent examples showcase the diverse range of inventions that utility patents can protect. Utility patents are a powerful tool for both protecting and monetizing inventions. They offer at least three distinct benefits:
- Protecting Intellectual Property: Utility patents provide inventors with the exclusive right to make, use, and sell their inventions for a set period of time, typically 20 years from the date of filing. This helps prevent competitors from copying or stealing an invention, thus preserving the inventor’s rights to an invention. Moreover, utility patent protection can be beneficial in negotiating licensing agreements as it demonstrates ownership of and legal rights to an invention.
- Monetizing Inventions: Utility patents can provide a valuable source of revenue for inventors. Inventors can monetize their inventions through various avenues, such as selling a patented invention, selling their patent rights, or licensing out their inventions. The sale of a patented invention or patent rights can result in substantial profits for inventors, providing them with the means to pursue new ventures. Alternatively, licensing inventions to others enables inventors to earn royalties or other forms of compensation for the use of their ideas. Utility patents can also enhance negotiating leverage in licensing discussions, as licensees are more inclined to compensate for the use of a patented invention compared to an unprotected one.
- Encouraging Innovation and Creativity: Utility patents play a vital role in encouraging innovation and creativity by assuring inventors that their ideas will be acknowledged and protected. With the protection of a utility patent, inventors may be more willing to invest time and resources into developing and commercializing their ideas, which can lead to the development of new and groundbreaking technologies. Moreover, when a utility patent is granted, it becomes public knowledge. So, by seeking patent protection, inventors share their ideas with others, which fosters collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among inventors.
Utility patents offer a multitude of benefits, from safeguarding ideas to facilitating the monetization of inventions and nurturing innovation and creativity. By securing a utility patent, inventors, business owners, and startups ensure protection and acknowledgment of their ideas while enhancing the value of their intellectual property portfolio. For more insights, explore our article on the role of patents in startups and small businesses.
While utility patents are valuable assets, navigating the application process can be daunting. Learn more about the utility patent application journey on our What to Expect in the Utility Patent Application Process page.
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On this page, we’ve explored eight utility patent examples spanning various different industries. All of these utility patent examples were drafted, filed, and prosecuted by our team at Carson Patents, under the leadership of licensed patent attorney, engineer, and inventor Greg Carson. For additional utility patent examples, you can search online databases like Google Patents or the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Patentscope, which provide free access to millions of patent documents from all over the world.
If you are an inventor or a business owner with a new invention, it’s crucial to seek guidance from a patent attorney to develop the best strategy for protecting and profiting from your idea. Carson Patents offers comprehensive patent application services, providing expert assistance to inventors worldwide on utility, design, and plant patent applications. Contact us to schedule a free remote patent consult (via Zoom, phone call, or GoogleMeet) with our experienced patent attorney and get answers to your patenting questions.
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