https://patentbrief.org/company/individual Plain-English explanations of patents assigned to Individual, newest first. en-us Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:17:02 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20190160160/methods-to-treat-diseases-with-protein-peptide-and-antigen-modification This patent describes ways to make protein and peptide drugs stay in the body longer and target specific diseases like autoimmune conditions or cancer more precisely by linking them together or combining them with other molecules. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:57:24 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20190160160/methods-to-treat-diseases-with-protein-peptide-and-antigen-modification https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20150206070/generative-adversarial-networks-gans A system that organizes digital files and data into related groups by analyzing their meaning, context, and how they relate to one another. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:13:26 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20150206070/generative-adversarial-networks-gans https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12442345/raptor-mass-production A method for an add-on computer to calculate and control extra fuel injection by piggybacking on data from a car's original engine computer. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12442345/raptor-mass-production https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12409012/raptor-chamber-pressure A specialized dental device that keeps a patient's mouth open and clear by holding back the lips, cheeks, and tongue using a snap-fit, adjustable system. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12409012/raptor-chamber-pressure https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12233456/mars-colonial-transporter-architecture A method for perfecting metal 3D printing by analyzing how spray angles affect material quality and adjusting the printer's path to fix errors. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12233456/mars-colonial-transporter-architecture https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12123456/starbase-manufacturing-facility A design for floating dock modules that feature built-in side grooves, allowing you to slide stiffening bars through them to keep the entire platform rigid and stable. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12123456/starbase-manufacturing-facility https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12101428/vision-pro-foveated-rendering A system where one smartphone automatically connects to and controls another nearby phone, acting as a remote screen and input device when the second phone is not being used. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12101428/vision-pro-foveated-rendering https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12060178/starship-crew-configuration A method for creating a carbonated shampoo by generating carbon dioxide gas inside a sealed container using specific chemical precursors to create foam and pressure. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12060178/starship-crew-configuration https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11993444/starship-mars-base-alpha A design for a shipping box that uses special tabs and accordion-style folds to keep an inner product compartment suspended away from the outer box walls, protecting fragile items from impacts. Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11993444/starship-mars-base-alpha https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49412/strain-and-recovery-tracking A pitcher with a built-in vertical slot that holds a removable ruler, which acts as both a recipe guide and a measuring tool for adding ingredients directly into the container. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49412/strain-and-recovery-tracking https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11513606/universal-control A system for operating air taxis that uses hand gestures for control and crowd-sourced 3D mapping to navigate urban environments. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11513606/universal-control https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10607134/artificially-intelligent-systems-devices-and-methods-for-learning-andor-using-an-avatars-circumstances-for-autonomous-avatar-operation A system that allows digital characters to automatically perform actions by matching their current environment to previously learned experiences stored in a database. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10607134/artificially-intelligent-systems-devices-and-methods-for-learning-andor-using-an-avatars-circumstances-for-autonomous-avatar-operation https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10540437/system-and-interface-for-electronic-communication-generation-and-tracking A software system that helps consumers write, format, and send formal complaint letters to businesses by turning simple questionnaire answers into professional, legally-compliant documents. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10540437/system-and-interface-for-electronic-communication-generation-and-tracking https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10423875/electro-optical-device-and-method-for-identifying-and-inducing-topological-states-formed-among-interconnecting-neural-modules A system that uses a camera to watch a screen displaying neural network activity, identifying new patterns and using a critic to decide if those patterns are worth keeping. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10423875/electro-optical-device-and-method-for-identifying-and-inducing-topological-states-formed-among-interconnecting-neural-modules https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10350488/nintendo-switch A physical floor mat with built-in bumps and sensors that helps people in virtual reality know where they are standing without needing to take off their headset. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10350488/nintendo-switch https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10147076/airbnb-experiences This patent describes a system for using a central bank-issued digital currency on mobile devices, generating a special 3D code for payments that can be scanned or read via near field communication. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10147076/airbnb-experiences https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46627/aubagio-teriflunomide A specialized handheld punch tool that cuts precise holes and slots into cardstock, allowing jewelry makers to create custom display cards for earrings, necklaces, and other accessories. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46627/aubagio-teriflunomide https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9723108/facebook-portal-smart-display A system for creating small, independent software windows that fetch and display specific web content outside of a standard web browser. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9723108/facebook-portal-smart-display https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8983975/facebook-news-feed-ranking A system that automatically finds, scores, and prioritizes online mentions of a company so they can respond to the most important conversations first. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8983975/facebook-news-feed-ranking https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8887212/netflix-content-delivery-network-open-connect This patent describes a device that combines signals from a cable TV line and a wireless source, processes them to create copy-protected video and audio, and sends them to a TV or other device. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8887212/netflix-content-delivery-network-open-connect https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8775328/facebook-graph-search A patent describing a system for a private, location-based social network that verifies users' home addresses to restrict communications to people living in the same neighborhood. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8775328/facebook-graph-search https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8356005/facebook-photo-tagging A system for capturing data about a specific moment or location—like a song playing or a vehicle passing—to automatically trigger online searches and sponsor payments. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8356005/facebook-photo-tagging https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8044672/method-for-measuring-d-q-impedance-of-polyphase-power-grid-components A method for testing how electrical components in a power grid react to disturbances to ensure the grid remains stable and doesn't crash. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8044672/method-for-measuring-d-q-impedance-of-polyphase-power-grid-components https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7577616/method-and-apparatus-of-secure-authentication-and-electronic-payment-through-mobile-communication-tool A 2006 system that uses a mobile phone to receive and relay a unique, temporary ID code to a store terminal to verify and authorize a payment transaction. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7577616/method-and-apparatus-of-secure-authentication-and-electronic-payment-through-mobile-communication-tool https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7503526/supersonic-retropropulsion A patent for a rotating space station that uses long, extendable cables to catch and release cargo payloads while orbiting a planet. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7503526/supersonic-retropropulsion https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5966126/graphic-user-interface-for-database-system A method for searching databases by visually connecting Venn diagrams to represent complex logical relationships between different sets of data. Tue, 12 Oct 1999 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5966126/graphic-user-interface-for-database-system https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5891653/hiv-viral-load-test-bdna A method for preventing organ transplant rejection by using stress proteins to teach the immune system to tolerate donor tissue. Tue, 06 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5891653/hiv-viral-load-test-bdna https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5443036/laser-pointer-cat-exercise A 1995 patent describing the method of using a handheld laser pointer to create a moving light target that encourages cats to run and play. Tue, 22 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5443036/laser-pointer-cat-exercise https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5305919/super-soaker-water-gun A 1994 patent by Lonnie Johnson for a high-pressure toy water gun featuring a built-in, non-detachable tank pressurized by a hand pump and controlled by a simple pinch-valve trigger. Tue, 26 Apr 1994 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5305919/super-soaker-water-gun https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5199424/cpap-sleep-apnea-sullivan A 1993 patent describing a CPAP machine that lets patients choose how slowly the air pressure ramps up to their therapeutic level, making it easier to fall asleep. Tue, 06 Apr 1993 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5199424/cpap-sleep-apnea-sullivan https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5191573/personal-audio-media-distribution A 1990 patent describing the basic process of paying for digital audio or video content over a phone line and downloading it to a personal device. Tue, 02 Mar 1993 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5191573/personal-audio-media-distribution https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4669140/leatherman-multitool A 1987 patent for a folding pocket knife with split handles that can securely swap out different tools, like saw blades, using a locking pivot block and protective aluminum handles. Tue, 02 Jun 1987 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4669140/leatherman-multitool https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4558176/computer-systems-to-inhibit-unauthorized-copying-unauthorized-usage-and-automated-cracking-of-protected-software A 1982 hardware-based security system that prevents software from being copied or cracked by destroying sensitive data if the computer detects unauthorized access or execution. Tue, 10 Dec 1985 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4558176/computer-systems-to-inhibit-unauthorized-copying-unauthorized-usage-and-automated-cracking-of-protected-software https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4492385/inline-skates-rollerblade-olson A 1982 patent describing a skate design that allows users to swap between wheels and blades and adjust their position on the boot for better performance. Tue, 08 Jan 1985 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4492385/inline-skates-rollerblade-olson https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4357215/lithium-ion-cathode-goodenough A foundational 1982 method for creating the materials used in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries by removing ions at low temperatures. Tue, 02 Nov 1982 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4357215/lithium-ion-cathode-goodenough https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4302518/lithium-ion-battery-cathode This 1981 patent details the chemistry behind the lithium-cobalt oxide cathodes that power almost every modern smartphone, laptop, and electric vehicle. Tue, 24 Nov 1981 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4302518/lithium-ion-battery-cathode https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4302536/colorimetric-immunoassay-process A 1981 method for measuring disease-related proteins in blood by attaching them to naturally colored proteins that can be detected with light. Tue, 24 Nov 1981 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4302536/colorimetric-immunoassay-process https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4235871/hepatitis-b-vaccine-recombivax This patent describes a method for trapping biologically active substances inside tiny, multi-layered fat bubbles called liposomes, using a specific water-in-oil emulsion and gel-forming process to improve how much material gets captured. Tue, 25 Nov 1980 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4235871/hepatitis-b-vaccine-recombivax https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4081538/aldosterone-antagonists A 1976 medical patent describing the use of 11-beta,18-oxidopregnane compounds to help the body excrete sodium by blocking the salt-retaining effects of the hormone aldosterone. Tue, 28 Mar 1978 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4081538/aldosterone-antagonists https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4063048/cochlear-implant-hearing A 1977 patent describing an electronic device that converts sound into digital pulses to stimulate the auditory nerve, bypassing a damaged inner ear. Tue, 13 Dec 1977 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4063048/cochlear-implant-hearing https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3826068/weed-eater-string-trimmer This 1974 patent describes the mechanics of using a high-speed spinning plastic line to cut grass, replacing dangerous metal blades with flexible, non-metallic material. Tue, 30 Jul 1974 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3826068/weed-eater-string-trimmer https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3803463/taser-stun-gun-cover This 1974 patent describes a weapon that fires projectiles carrying wires to deliver incapacitating electric shocks to a target from a distance. Tue, 09 Apr 1974 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3803463/taser-stun-gun-cover https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3792322/ccd-image-sensor A foundational 1974 invention that improved how computer chips store and move electrical charges by keeping them away from messy surface defects. Tue, 12 Feb 1974 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3792322/ccd-image-sensor https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789832/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging This 1974 patent describes a method and apparatus using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to measure how quickly certain atomic nuclei in a tissue sample return to their normal energy state, helping to distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue. Tue, 05 Feb 1974 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789832/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789409/gps-satellite-navigation A 1970s system for finding your location on Earth by listening to satellite signals without ever having to transmit a signal yourself. Tue, 29 Jan 1974 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789409/gps-satellite-navigation https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3723796/mri-cancer-tissue-detection A 1973 design for an electric motor that uses a single central coil to power several separate armatures arranged in a circle. Tue, 27 Mar 1973 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3723796/mri-cancer-tissue-detection https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3693535/mr-coffee-drip-coffee-maker A 1971 invention for a coffee maker that uses a floating valve to control water flow, ensuring water is heated efficiently without needing a massive, power-hungry heating element. Tue, 26 Sep 1972 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3693535/mr-coffee-drip-coffee-maker https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3691140/post-it-repositionable-adhesive This 1972 patent describes how to make tiny, sticky, and durable plastic balls (microspheres) using a specific mix of acrylate chemicals and a special water-based process. Tue, 12 Sep 1972 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3691140/post-it-repositionable-adhesive https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3349949/pull-tab-pop-top-can A 1965 design for a ring-shaped metal tab that makes it easy to pull open a tear strip on a beverage can. Tue, 31 Oct 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3349949/pull-tab-pop-top-can https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3220960/soft-contact-lens-hydrogel This patent describes the chemical recipe for soft, water-absorbing plastic materials that form the basis of modern soft contact lenses. Tue, 30 Nov 1965 00:00:00 GMT https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3220960/soft-contact-lens-hydrogel