{"patent_number":"US 4683195","title":"How to Make Billions of Copies of a DNA Segment","summary":"This patent describes the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a method to rapidly create many copies of a specific piece of DNA or RNA, enabling its detection and analysis.","holder":"Cetus Corp","granted_year":1987,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","diagnostics","medical_devices","research_tools"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4683195/pcr-polymerase-chain-reaction"}
{"patent_number":"US 8697359","title":"How to Edit Genes in Human Cells Using an Engineered CRISPR System","summary":"This patent describes an engineered CRISPR-Cas9 system for precisely cutting DNA in eukaryotic cells to change how genes work, opening the door for gene editing in complex organisms.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":2014,"tags":["biotech","gene_editing","pharmaceutical","life_sciences"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8697359/crispr-gene-editing"}
{"patent_number":"US 7657849","title":"How the iPhone's Slide-to-Unlock Gesture Works","summary":"Apple's 2010 patent describes unlocking a device by dragging a specific graphical image across the touchscreen along a predefined path, a gesture that became iconic with the original iPhone.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7657849/slide-to-unlock"}
{"patent_number":"US 4733665","title":"How Doctors Implant a Permanent Stent Using a Balloon","summary":"This patent describes the method for placing a permanent, expandable wire mesh tube inside a blood vessel or other body tube using a balloon-tipped catheter to widen it and keep it open.","holder":"Expandable Grafts Partnership","granted_year":1988,"tags":["medical_devices","cardiovascular","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4733665/palmaz-balloon-expandable-stent"}
{"patent_number":"US 4965188","title":"How to Make Many Copies of a DNA Piece with Heat","summary":"This patent describes the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method, a technique to make millions of copies of a specific DNA segment using a heat-resistant enzyme and repeated temperature changes.","holder":"Cetus Corp","granted_year":1990,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceuticals","diagnostics","gene_editing","research_tools"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4965188/taq-polymerase-for-pcr"}
{"patent_number":"US 4235871","title":"How to Encapsulate Active Materials in Lipid Bubbles Efficiently","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1980,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4235871/hepatitis-b-vaccine-recombivax"}
{"patent_number":"US 4405829","title":"How RSA Public-Key Encryption Keeps Digital Messages Secret","summary":"This patent describes the foundational RSA algorithm, a method for securely sending messages where anyone can encrypt a message using a public key, but only the intended recipient can decrypt it using a secret private key.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":1983,"tags":["software","telecommunications","cybersecurity","finance","ecommerce","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4405829/rsa-encryption"}
{"patent_number":"US 4575330","title":"How 3D Printers Build Objects Layer by Layer from Liquid","summary":"This patent describes the foundational method for 3D printing, where a machine builds a three-dimensional object layer by layer by hardening a liquid material with light or other energy.","holder":"UVP Inc","granted_year":1986,"tags":["manufacturing","mechanical","materials","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4575330/stereolithography-3d-printing"}
{"patent_number":"US 4683202","title":"How to Make Many Copies of a Specific DNA Segment","summary":"This patent describes the fundamental three-step process for making millions of copies of a specific piece of DNA using short starter molecules and an enzyme, a technique known as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).","holder":"Cetus Corp","granted_year":1987,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","diagnostics","gene_editing","research_tools","forensic_science"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4683202/pcr-polymerase-chain-reaction-mullis"}
{"patent_number":"US 4376110","title":"How Two Special Antibodies Find Substances in Body Fluids","summary":"This patent describes a \"sandwich\" method using two highly specific, man-made antibodies to detect and measure tiny amounts of specific substances, like disease markers, in a fluid sample.","holder":"Hybritech Inc","granted_year":1983,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","diagnostics","medical_devices"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4376110/psa-test-for-prostate-cancer"}
{"patent_number":"US 3953566","title":"Making Strong, Porous PTFE: The Gore-Tex Process","summary":"This patent describes a specific process for rapidly stretching a highly crystalline form of PTFE plastic to create a strong, porous material with a unique internal structure, forming the basis for products like Gore-Tex.","holder":"WL Gore and Associates Inc","granted_year":1976,"tags":["materials","consumer_electronics","automotive","aerospace","medical","textiles","industrial_manufacturing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3953566/gore-tex-expanded-ptfe"}
{"patent_number":"US 5121329","title":"How Machines Build 3D Objects Layer by Layer from Melting Plastic","summary":"This patent describes a method and machine for creating three-dimensional objects by precisely depositing melted material, layer by layer, from a movable nozzle onto a base.","holder":"Stratasys Inc","granted_year":1992,"tags":["manufacturing","mechanical","software","consumer_electronics","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5121329/fdm-3d-printing-stratasys"}
{"patent_number":"US 7479949","title":"How Touchscreens Understand Your Finger Swipes and Scrolls","summary":"This patent describes how touchscreens use smart rules, called heuristics, to figure out if your finger movement means scrolling up, moving around a map, or flipping to the next photo, especially by looking at how you start your swipe.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2009,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7479949/iphone-multi-touch"}
{"patent_number":"US 5347632","title":"Prodigy's System for Interactive Online Information and Shopping","summary":"Prodigy's 1994 patent outlines an interactive online system that delivered news, shopping, and banking to personal computers by breaking applications into 'objects' stored locally or remotely, and used user data for targeted ads.","holder":"Prodigy Services Co","granted_year":1994,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ecommerce","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5347632/java-programming-language"}
{"patent_number":"US 5521184","title":"New Pyrimidine Chemical Compounds for Treating Tumors","summary":"This patent describes specific new chemical compounds, called N-phenyl-2-pyrimidine-amine derivatives, designed with precise molecular structures for potential use in treating cancer.","holder":"Ciba Geigy Corp","granted_year":1996,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech","chemistry","oncology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5521184/gleevec-imatinib"}
{"patent_number":"US 4528643","title":"How Stores Make Custom Products On-Demand with Remote Approval","summary":"This patent describes a system where a store can make a custom product for a customer, but only after getting permission and the necessary design information from a central, remote office.","holder":"FPDC Inc","granted_year":1985,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce","mechanical","retail"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4528643/digital-distribution-point-of-sale"}
{"patent_number":"US 10452978","title":"How AI Models Understand Language Using 'Attention'","summary":"This patent describes a neural network architecture, known as a Transformer, that uses a \"self-attention\" mechanism to process sequences of information, like words in a sentence, by weighing the importance of different parts of the input.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10452978/transformer-attention-mechanism"}
{"patent_number":"US 3906166","title":"How Early Cell Phones Handled Calls Across Different Towers","summary":"This patent describes a system for early portable phones to automatically find the strongest signal from a base station and switch channels as the user moves, reducing battery drain and interference.","holder":"Motorola Inc","granted_year":1975,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3906166/cellular-mobile-phone-radio-telephone"}
{"patent_number":"US 4703008","title":"How to Make Human Erythropoietin (EPO) Using Engineered DNA","summary":"This patent describes the specific DNA sequences and methods to engineer cells to produce erythropoietin (EPO), a protein vital for red blood cell production, outside the human body.","holder":"Kirin Amgen Inc","granted_year":1987,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing","biotechnology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4703008/neupogen-g-csf-filgrastim"}
{"patent_number":"US 4727064","title":"How Special Sugars Make Medicines Dissolve Better","summary":"This patent describes how to make poorly water-soluble drugs dissolve and absorb better by mixing them with specially modified, non-crystalline sugar molecules called cyclodextrin derivatives.","holder":"US Department of Health and Human Services","granted_year":1988,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech","materials","chemistry"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4727064/azt-zidovudine"}
{"patent_number":"US 6285999","title":"How Websites Get Ranked by Importance","summary":"This patent describes a computer method for scoring documents in a linked database, like the internet, by considering the importance of other documents that link to them, helping search engines find better results.","holder":"Leland Stanford Junior University","granted_year":2001,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml","ecommerce","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6285999/google-pagerank"}
{"patent_number":"US 7469381","title":"How Touchscreens Show and Snap Back When You Scroll Past an Edge","summary":"Apple's 2008 patent describes how a touchscreen device displays a blank area when a user scrolls past the edge of a document, then smoothly snaps the document back into place when the user lifts their finger.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2008,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7469381/iphone-rubberbanding"}
{"patent_number":"US 4665913","title":"How Lasers Correct Vision by Reshaping the Eye's Front Surface","summary":"This patent describes a method for precisely reshaping the front surface of the eye using an ultraviolet laser to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.","holder":"LRI LP","granted_year":1987,"tags":["medical_devices","biotech","healthcare","lasers","ophthalmology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4665913/laser-eye-surgery-lesperance"}
{"patent_number":"US 5210015","title":"How an Enzyme Helps Find Specific DNA in a Sample","summary":"This patent describes a method for detecting a specific DNA sequence in a sample by using a labeled DNA probe and an enzyme that cuts the probe, releasing detectable fragments.","holder":"Hoffmann La Roche Inc","granted_year":1993,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","diagnostics","medical_devices","life_sciences"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5210015/hcv-pcr-detection"}
{"patent_number":"US 5960411","title":"How Amazon's One-Click Ordering Works for Online Purchases","summary":"Amazon's 1999 patent describes how a customer can buy an item online with just one click, bypassing a traditional shopping cart by using pre-stored payment and shipping information.","holder":"Amazon com Inc","granted_year":1999,"tags":["ecommerce","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5960411/amazon-one-click"}
{"patent_number":"US 5471515","title":"How a Modern Camera Sensor Captures Light and Converts It to Data","summary":"This patent describes a camera sensor technology that combines light-capturing elements with a special circuit to read out the image data quickly and efficiently, all on a single chip.","holder":"California Institute of Technology","granted_year":1995,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","telecommunications","automotive","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5471515/cmos-active-pixel-image-sensor"}
{"patent_number":"US 4816567","title":"Making Hybrid Antibodies from Different Animals","summary":"This patent describes how to create new, engineered antibodies by combining parts of antibodies from two different animal species, then growing them in a lab.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":1989,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing","healthcare"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4816567/recombinant-antibody-production-in-cho-cells"}
{"patent_number":"US 4063220","title":"How Multiple Computers Share a Network Cable Without Crashing","summary":"This patent describes how multiple computers can share a single communication cable by listening for other transmissions and stopping their own if a collision occurs, then trying again later.","holder":"Xerox Corp","granted_year":1977,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4063220/ethernet-packet-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 4522811","title":"Boosting Anti-Infective Activity with Muramyldipeptides and Liposomes","summary":"This patent describes a method to make anti-infective drugs called muramyldipeptides work better by injecting them separately but close in time with tiny fat bubbles called liposomes into an animal.","holder":"Syntex USA LLC","granted_year":1985,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","drug_delivery","immunology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4522811/human-growth-hormone-protropin"}
{"patent_number":"US 3778614","title":"How Early CT Scans Created Detailed Body Images","summary":"This 1973 patent describes a method for using X-rays from many angles to build a detailed 2D image of the inside of a body, like a slice of a CT scan.","holder":"EMI Ltd","granted_year":1973,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3778614/ct-scanner-hounsfield"}
{"patent_number":"US 7669123","title":"Displaying Friends' Activities in a Social Network Feed","summary":"This patent describes how social networks like Facebook collect what users do, create short updates about those actions, and show them to specific friends in a personalized list called a \"news feed.\"","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["social_network","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7669123/facebook-news-feed-social-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 7653883","title":"How Phones Sense Your Finger Hovering Without Touching the Screen","summary":"This patent describes a system for electronic devices, like phones, to detect a finger hovering just above the screen, display a specific interactive element below it, and then let you control that element with gestures without ever making contact.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7653883/multi-touch-trackpad-gestures"}
{"patent_number":"US 4200770","title":"How to Create a Secret Code Key Without Meeting First","summary":"This 1980 patent describes a way for two people to create a secret code key over a public channel, like the internet, without ever meeting or sharing the key directly.","holder":"Leland Stanford Junior University","granted_year":1980,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4200770/diffie-hellman-public-key-exchange"}
{"patent_number":"US 9548050","title":"How a Digital Assistant Launches Apps Using Your Voice","summary":"This patent describes how a digital assistant like Siri uses your spoken words and understanding of your conversation to figure out what you want and launch the right app.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9548050/continuity-handoff"}
{"patent_number":"US RE47218","title":"How Medical Monitors Adapt Oxygen Alarms to Reduce False Alerts","summary":"This patent describes an adaptive alarm system for medical patient monitors that dynamically adjusts oxygen saturation thresholds based on recent patient data, aiming to reduce unnecessary alerts.","holder":"Masimo Corp","granted_year":2019,"tags":["medical_devices","consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE47218/tysabri-dosing"}
{"patent_number":"US 5825352","title":"Logitech's Method for Using Two Fingers on a Touchpad","summary":"Logitech's 1998 patent describes how a touchpad can detect two fingers touching it in a specific sequence to perform actions like clicking or dragging, going beyond single-finger mouse emulation.","holder":"Logitech Inc","granted_year":1998,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5825352/apple-pinch-to-zoom"}
{"patent_number":"US 4558302","title":"How Computers Compress Data Using Dictionary Building","summary":"This 1985 patent describes a method for making computer files smaller by building a dictionary of common data patterns and replacing them with shorter codes.","holder":"Sperry Corp","granted_year":1985,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4558302/lzw-compression"}
{"patent_number":"US 7527791","title":"How Engineered Antibodies Target TGF-beta Proteins to Fight Cancer","summary":"This patent describes specific engineered antibodies, made from mouse and human parts, designed to block TGF-beta proteins to help treat various cancers like breast or lung cancer.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2009,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","oncology","immunology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7527791/ipilimumab-yervoy"}
{"patent_number":"US 11204787","title":"How Digital Assistants Control Apps and Ask for More Information","summary":"This patent describes how a digital assistant on a device can understand what a user wants from a natural language command, find the right app, get a step-by-step guide from another device, and then ask the user for more details on the screen to complete the task with that app.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11204787/github-copilot-code-generation-ai"}
{"patent_number":"US 10878335","title":"How Computers Find Similar Text Using Compact Data Structures","summary":"This patent describes a method for efficiently identifying similar text records, like documents or product reviews, by using special compact data structures that store text terms probabilistically and then analyzing them with machine learning.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10878335/bert-bidirectional-encoder-representations"}
{"patent_number":"US 3691140","title":"Sticky, Tiny Plastic Balls Made from Acrylates","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1972,"tags":["materials","consumer_electronics","chemicals","adhesives"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3691140/post-it-repositionable-adhesive"}
{"patent_number":"US 5487069","title":"CSIRO's High-Frequency Wireless Network Technology","summary":"This 1996 patent from CSIRO describes a wireless local area network system that can send data reliably using radio waves above 10 GHz, even when signals bounce off walls.","holder":"Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization CSIRO","granted_year":1996,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5487069/wifi-csiro-wireless-lan"}
{"patent_number":"US 5325765","title":"How Keurig's Original Single-Serve Coffee Pod System Works","summary":"This 1994 patent describes the original Keurig system for brewing single cups of coffee using a special filter pod that holds coffee grounds and separates them from the brewed liquid.","holder":"Keurig Inc","granted_year":1994,"tags":["consumer_electronics","food_and_beverage","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5325765/keurig-single-serve-coffee-pod"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49155","title":"Electric or Natural Gas Blending and Pumping for Oil Wells","summary":"This patent describes a compact, modular system for mixing and pumping fluids used in oil and gas wells, powered by electricity or natural gas, using gravity to feed materials into a main blender.","holder":"Halliburton Energy Services Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["oil_and_gas","energy","mechanical","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49155/connected-exercise-bike"}
{"patent_number":"US 7957762","title":"How Your Phone Knows When It's Against Your Ear","summary":"This Apple patent describes how a phone uses both a proximity sensor and an ambient light sensor to accurately detect when it's held to your ear, preventing accidental screen touches during calls.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2011,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7957762/ios-app-store"}
{"patent_number":"US 3803463","title":"Weapon That Shoots Wires to Deliver Electric Shocks","summary":"This 1974 patent describes a weapon that fires projectiles carrying wires to deliver incapacitating electric shocks to a target from a distance.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1974,"tags":["consumer_electronics","automotive","security"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3803463/taser-stun-gun-cover"}
{"patent_number":"US 8675084","title":"Controlling a Camera on Your Phone with a Separate Gadget","summary":"Apple's 2014 patent describes how a separate device, like a remote control, can talk to a phone to take pictures and videos, and show them on the remote.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8675084/facetime-video-calling"}
{"patent_number":"US 5273995","title":"How a Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Molecule Was Patented","summary":"This patent protects the specific chemical structure of a molecule designed to lower cholesterol, including its various salt forms and its use in medicine.","holder":"Warner Lambert Co LLC","granted_year":1993,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5273995/viagra-sildenafil"}
{"patent_number":"US 6323846","title":"How a Multi-Touch Screen Detects Multiple Fingers and Palms","summary":"This patent describes the underlying electronic circuits and methods for a multi-touch surface that can track multiple fingers and palms simultaneously, even before they fully touch the screen.","holder":"University of Delaware","granted_year":2001,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6323846/aqua-user-interface"}
{"patent_number":"US 4195637","title":"Catheter System for Opening and Closing Body Passages","summary":"This 1980 patent describes a medical catheter system with a guide catheter and a special dilatation catheter that can expand to open or close body passages, like blood vessels.","holder":"Schneider Medintag AG","granted_year":1980,"tags":["medical_devices","biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4195637/balloon-angioplasty-catheter-gruentzig"}
{"patent_number":"US 8887212","title":"Device for Receiving and Processing TV Signals from Cables and Wireless Sources","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8887212/netflix-content-delivery-network-open-connect"}
{"patent_number":"US 4009052","title":"Early Lithium-Ion Battery Design Using Chalcogenides","summary":"This 1977 patent describes an early rechargeable battery design using lithium as one electrode and titanium disulfide as the other, a key step towards modern lithium-ion technology.","holder":"Exxon Research and Engineering Co","granted_year":1977,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","energy","materials","chemical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4009052/rechargeable-lithium-battery"}
{"patent_number":"US 4237224","title":"How Scientists First Made DNA Replicate in New Cells","summary":"This 1980 patent describes a method for cutting and pasting DNA pieces in a lab to create new, self-replicating genetic material that can be inserted into bacteria, a foundational technique for genetic engineering.","holder":"Leland Stanford Junior University","granted_year":1980,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4237224/cohen-boyer-recombinant-dna"}
{"patent_number":"US 4683194","title":"Detecting Genetic Differences Using DNA Probes and Enzymes","summary":"This 1987 patent describes a method to find tiny differences in DNA sequences by using special DNA pieces (probes) and cutting enzymes, which can help diagnose genetic conditions like sickle cell anemia.","holder":"Cetus Corp","granted_year":1987,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","medical_devices","research_tools"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4683194/pcr-process"}
{"patent_number":"US 10909459","title":"Teaching Computers to Understand Document Similarity Using AI","summary":"This patent describes a way to train a computer program (a neural network) to understand how similar documents are to each other, by showing it examples and teaching it to group similar ones together and separate dissimilar ones.","holder":"Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp","granted_year":2021,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10909459/federated-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 4356429","title":"How Organic Diodes Make Light Using Special Molecules","summary":"Eastman Kodak's 1982 patent on creating light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) using organic materials, specifically a layer of porphyrinic compounds to help inject electrical charges.","holder":"Eastman Kodak Co","granted_year":1982,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","materials","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4356429/oled-organic-light-emitting-diode"}
{"patent_number":"US 5961804","title":"Tiny Capsules for Electronic Paper Displays","summary":"MIT's 1999 patent on a special ink made of tiny capsules that can change color when an electric field is applied, forming the basis for early e-readers.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":1999,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","materials","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5961804/e-ink-electronic-paper-display"}
{"patent_number":"US 5272135","title":"Preventing Protein Damage with Extra Methionine","summary":"This 1993 patent describes how adding extra methionine to protein-based medicines can prevent them from degrading, especially in liquid or semi-solid forms.","holder":"Chiron Ophthalmics Inc","granted_year":1993,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5272135/lipitor-atorvastatin"}
{"patent_number":"US 4736866","title":"Mice Engineered to Develop Cancer for Research","summary":"Harvard's 1988 patent on genetically engineered mice that carry cancer-causing genes, designed to help scientists study how cancer develops and test treatments.","holder":"Harvard University","granted_year":1988,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","research_tools"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4736866/harvard-oncomouse"}
{"patent_number":"US 10133995","title":"Square's System for Predicting Orders and Guiding Couriers","summary":"This 2018 patent from Square describes a system that predicts which restaurants will get orders and tells delivery drivers where to wait to be ready.","holder":"Square Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["software","ecommerce","logistics","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10133995/airbnb-host-guest-messaging"}
{"patent_number":"US 8606792","title":"How Google's Patent Scores Authors and Posts on Messaging Systems","summary":"Google's 2013 patent describes a system for ranking authors and their posts on a messaging platform based on user interactions and subscriptions, influencing content visibility.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2013,"tags":["social_media","software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8606792/facebook-timeline"}
{"patent_number":"US 10102356","title":"Securing Data Storage Commands with Passcodes","summary":"This patent describes a system for securely executing commands on data storage systems by requiring a generated passcode, which is based on user authentication and specific storage entity attributes.","holder":"EMC IP Holding Co LLC","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10102356/macos-dark-mode"}
{"patent_number":"US 3789832","title":"Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Detect Cancer in Tissue","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1974,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789832/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging"}
{"patent_number":"US 4723129","title":"How Canon's Bubble Jet Printers Make Ink Droplets","summary":"Canon's 1988 patent on bubble jet printing uses a tiny heater to instantly vaporize ink, creating a bubble that pushes out a droplet of ink from the printer head.","holder":"Canon Inc","granted_year":1988,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4723129/inkjet-bubble-jet-printing"}
{"patent_number":"US 8372396","title":"How Specific Antibody Drugs Are Stabilized for Storage and Use","summary":"Genentech's 2013 patent details a precise recipe for an antibody drug, like Pertuzumab, using a special buffer, sugar, and cleaning agent to keep it stable for patients.","holder":"Genetech Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8372396/tysabri-natalizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 9280591","title":"How Databases Keep Read-Only Copies Up-to-Date","summary":"Amazon's 2016 patent describes a system for efficiently updating read-only copies of a distributed database by sending specific change notifications, ensuring read-only nodes show accurate data.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9280591/amazon-emr-elastic-mapreduce"}
{"patent_number":"US 3672155","title":"Hamilton's Early Digital Watch with LED Display","summary":"Hamilton's 1972 patent for a digital watch that uses electronic circuits and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to show time, instead of gears and hands, powered by a rechargeable battery.","holder":"Hamilton Watch Co","granted_year":1972,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3672155/digital-watch-pulsar"}
{"patent_number":"US 6090382","title":"Antibodies That Block Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNFα)","summary":"This 2000 patent describes specific human antibodies designed to strongly bind and neutralize a protein called TNFα, which is linked to inflammation and autoimmune diseases.","holder":"BASF SE","granted_year":2000,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","biologic_drugs"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6090382/humira-adalimumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 9349016","title":"Preventing Sensitive Data Leaks from Company Communications","summary":"This patent describes a system that watches for unsent drafts of company communications, checks their content for sensitive data based on your current situation, and can block them or warn you if they seem risky.","holder":"Dell Software Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9349016/windows-hello-biometric-login"}
{"patent_number":"US 7158878","title":"How Digital Maps Are Built From Small Image Pieces","summary":"Google's 2007 patent on how to assemble small map images, called tiles, into a larger map view on your device, enabling smooth zooming and panning.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2007,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","telecommunications","geospatial"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7158878/google-maps-directions"}
{"patent_number":"US 9332078","title":"How Amazon Delivers Content Faster Using Local Servers","summary":"Amazon's 2016 patent describes a system for breaking down digital content into smaller pieces and storing them on servers located near users to speed up downloads and reduce network traffic.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce","cloud_computing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9332078/facebook-memories"}
{"patent_number":"US 8171128","title":"How Facebook's News Feed Picks Stories You'll Like","summary":"Facebook's 2012 patent explains how it creates a personalized news feed by showing stories about friends' actions, ordered by your interest, and updating it based on what you click.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["social_media","software","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8171128/facebook-social-graph"}
{"patent_number":"US 8990235","title":"Google's System for Auto-Searching Text on Your Device","summary":"Google's 2015 patent describes a system that automatically finds and displays relevant information online based on text it detects on your device, even without you asking it to.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8990235/bing-image-search"}
{"patent_number":"US 3761682","title":"Early Automatic Cash Dispenser Using Credit Cards","summary":"This 1973 patent describes a machine that dispenses cash using a coded credit card, verifies the card's validity, and updates its code after each transaction to prevent fraud.","holder":"Docutel Corp","granted_year":1973,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","finance","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3761682/atm-cash-dispenser"}
{"patent_number":"US 7782297","title":"Detecting When Gamers Stop Playing to Save Power","summary":"Sony's 2010 patent on using motion and image data to detect when a gamer stops playing, allowing the game console to pause or save energy.","holder":"Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7782297/wii-remote"}
{"patent_number":"US 11436484","title":"Nvidia's Method for Training Self-Driving Car AI in Simulations","summary":"Nvidia's 2022 patent describes how to train AI for self-driving cars by using simulated environments and virtual sensors, then matching the simulated data format to real-world sensor data for AI processing.","holder":"Nvidia Corp","granted_year":2022,"tags":["automotive","software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11436484/alphazero"}
{"patent_number":"US 10147076","title":"Central Bank Digital Currency for Phones and Watches","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","finance","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10147076/airbnb-experiences"}
{"patent_number":"US 9202233","title":"How IMDb Knew If You'd Go to a Movie or Concert","summary":"This 2015 IMDb patent describes a system that predicts if you'll attend an event, like a movie, by checking your phone's location near the event time and place, then sending you related content.","holder":"IMDb com Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce","media_entertainment"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9202233/amazon-payments"}
{"patent_number":"US 5075216","title":"Using Heat-Resistant Enzymes to Read DNA Sequences Faster","summary":"This patent describes using a heat-stable enzyme from a bacterium that lives in hot springs to make the process of reading DNA code much more reliable and efficient.","holder":"Cetus Corp","granted_year":1991,"tags":["biotech","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5075216/modified-taq-polymerase"}
{"patent_number":"US 4681893","title":"The Chemical Formula for Atorvastatin, the Active Ingredient in Lipitor","summary":"This patent describes the chemical structure of a class of molecules designed to block the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the human body.","holder":"Warner Lambert Co LLC","granted_year":1987,"tags":["pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4681893/prozac-fluoxetine"}
{"patent_number":"US 7434177","title":"How the Apple Mac Dock Magnifies Icons","summary":"Apple's 1999 patent on the macOS Dock, which shrinks a row of app icons to save screen space and smoothly magnifies them as your mouse pointer glides over them.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2008,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7434177/itunes-digital-music-store"}
{"patent_number":"US 6054297","title":"How to Redesign Mouse Antibodies for Safe Use in Humans","summary":"Genentech's 1995 patent on a systematic method for humanizing rodent antibodies by grafting their disease-targeting loops onto a human consensus framework while carefully swapping key structural support residues to maintain binding strength.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2000,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6054297/rituxan-chop-chemotherapy"}
{"patent_number":"US 8285656","title":"How a Smart System Verifies and Updates Customer Data","summary":"This patent describes an automated system that uses artificial intelligence to pick the best ways to check and update information about people or businesses, choosing from methods like web searches, phone calls, or direct mail.","holder":"Consumerinfo com Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml","finance","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8285656/cortana-virtual-assistant"}
{"patent_number":"US 6267958","title":"Making High-Concentration Antibody Medicines Stable for Injection","summary":"Genentech's 2001 patent on a method to create stable, concentrated antibody medicines that can be easily reconstituted for injection, preventing degradation during freezing and storage.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2001,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6267958/rituxan-chop"}
{"patent_number":"US 9544394","title":"How CDNs Use Client-Side Code to Speed Up Web Downloads","summary":"Amazon's patent on using client-side code like JavaScript to dynamically rewrite website links so they point directly to the fastest content delivery server, bypassing traditional DNS routing bottlenecks.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9544394/aws-cloudtrail"}
{"patent_number":"US 8423408","title":"How Phones Store and Rotate Ads Locally by Breaking Rules","summary":"Sprint's 2006 patent on a system that downloads a pool of ads to a phone and uses an on-device manager to decide which ad to show, even breaking its own rules to make sure lagging ad campaigns get seen.","holder":"Sprint Communications Co LP","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8423408/amazon-advertising"}
{"patent_number":"US 5176995","title":"Using PCR to Detect Viruses in Blood and Tissue Samples","summary":"A 1989 patent by Nobel laureate Kary Mullis and his team on using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to replicate and detect tiny amounts of viral DNA or RNA, such as HIV and Hepatitis B, directly from human clinical samples.","holder":"Hoffmann La Roche Inc","granted_year":1993,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5176995/hiv-pcr-detection"}
{"patent_number":"US 6682736","title":"How Human Antibodies Block the Immune System's Off-Switch","summary":"Abgenix's 1999 patent on fully human monoclonal antibodies that bind to CTLA-4, a protein brake on the immune system, allowing T-cells to stay active and attack cancer cells.","holder":"Abgenix Inc","granted_year":2004,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6682736/enbrel-etanercept"}
{"patent_number":"US 5585089","title":"How Scientists Create Human-Friendly Antibodies for Medicine","summary":"This patent describes a method for modifying mouse antibodies so human immune systems accept them as their own, allowing them to be used as powerful, long-lasting medical treatments.","holder":"Protein Design Labs Inc","granted_year":1996,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5585089/remicade-infliximab"}
{"patent_number":"US 6590928","title":"How Bluetooth Creates Wireless Networks with Unique Addresses","summary":"This 2003 patent describes how Bluetooth devices use a master device's address and clock to create a unique, hopping radio channel for communication and build a network map.","holder":"Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB","granted_year":2003,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6590928/bluetooth-frequency-hopping"}
{"patent_number":"US 7930393","title":"How Amazon Optimizes Website Loading Speeds by Managing Domain Requests","summary":"A system that tests different ways to distribute website resources across multiple domains to find the fastest way to load a webpage for users.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2011,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7930393/amazon-cloudfront-cdn"}
{"patent_number":"US 9939279","title":"How Uber Calculates Ride-Pooling Times to Keep Detours Reasonable","summary":"Uber's 2015 patent on matching multiple riders into a single shared vehicle by calculating whether the detour will keep everyone's arrival times within an acceptable limit compared to a private ride.","holder":"Uber Technologies Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9939279/uber-eta-prediction"}
{"patent_number":"US 6233389","title":"How TiVo Pauses and Rewinds Live Television","summary":"TiVo's 1998 patent on a digital video recorder that converts television signals into digital files, splits them into audio and video, and stores them on a hard drive to allow simultaneous recording and playback.","holder":"Tivo Inc","granted_year":2001,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6233389/dvr-trick-play"}
{"patent_number":"US 4131919","title":"The First Digital Camera's Core Technology","summary":"Kodak's 1978 patent on the fundamental technology for capturing, processing, and storing digital images using a CCD sensor and magnetic tape.","holder":"Eastman Kodak Co","granted_year":1978,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4131919/digital-camera-electronic-still"}
{"patent_number":"US 5774670","title":"How Websites Remember You Using Stored Data","summary":"Netscape's 1998 patent on storing small pieces of website information (like login details or preferences) on your computer so the website can recall them later, enabling personalized experiences and smoother navigation.","holder":"Netscape Communications Corp","granted_year":1998,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5774670/http-cookie-browser-state"}
{"patent_number":"US 2297691","title":"Chester Carlson's Original Xerography Patent","summary":"Chester Carlson's 1942 patent for xerography, the dry copying process that became the foundation for Xerox machines.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1942,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","semiconductors","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2297691/xerography-electrophotography-photocopier"}
{"patent_number":"US 3819587","title":"The Molecular Structure of Kevlar High-Strength Fiber","summary":"Stephanie Kwolek's 1971 patent for DuPont describing the molecular alignment and manufacturing of extremely strong, lightweight synthetic aramid fibers, which became famous as Kevlar.","holder":"EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co","granted_year":1974,"tags":["materials","aerospace","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3819587/kevlar-aramid-fiber-kwolek"}
{"patent_number":"US RE46310","title":"How Devices Predict Your Next Move Using Gestures and History","summary":"A patent for a smart interface that tracks your physical gestures and past habits to predict what you want to do next, showing custom options on a screen to save you time.","holder":"Blanding Hovenweep LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","automotive","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46310/google-drive"}
{"patent_number":"US 4259444","title":"How Scientists Created Bacteria That Eat Oil Spills","summary":"A 1981 patent for genetically engineered bacteria capable of breaking down multiple types of oil, which became the first living organism ever patented.","holder":"General Electric Co","granted_year":1981,"tags":["biotech","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4259444/chakrabarty-genetically-modified-bacteria"}
{"patent_number":"US 9083770","title":"How Apps Automatically Switch Between Video Call Connection Methods","summary":"A system that automatically decides whether to connect video calls directly between users or through a central server based on the number of people and connection quality.","holder":"Snapchat Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9083770/facebook-reactions"}
{"patent_number":"US 6370526","title":"Smart Ranking of Emails and Files Based on How You Click","summary":"IBM's 1999 patent on automatically sorting lists of items, like emails, by watching which ones you click first and updating a mathematical model of your preferences in the background.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2002,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6370526/google-adwords-pay-per-click"}
{"patent_number":"US 8898564","title":"How Devices Give Haptic Feedback While You Hover Your Finger","summary":"This patent describes a system that triggers physical vibrations or sensations on a device when your finger hovers near the screen without actually touching it.","holder":"Immersion Corp","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8898564/siri-intelligent-automated-assistant"}
{"patent_number":"US 3659285","title":"How the First Home Video Game Console Worked","summary":"Ralph Baer's 1969 patent for the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game system, which generated controllable dots on a standard television screen using analog circuitry.","holder":"Sanders Associates Inc","granted_year":1972,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3659285/video-game-console-magnavox"}
{"patent_number":"US 8125456","title":"How Touchscreens Save Battery by Sleeping Between Touches","summary":"A power-saving method for touchscreens that puts the main processor to sleep when not in use and wakes it up only when a touch is detected.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8125456/multi-touch-capacitive-scanning"}
{"patent_number":"US 8600430","title":"How Smartphones Use Light Sensors to Detect When You Are Talking","summary":"Apple's patent on using light sensors to help a phone accurately detect when it is pressed against your ear, preventing accidental screen touches.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8600430/imessage"}
{"patent_number":"US 5563422","title":"How Nichia Created the First Practical Blue LED Electrodes","summary":"A foundational patent describing the specific metal contacts needed to make gallium nitride LEDs efficient and commercially viable.","holder":"Nichia Chemical Industries Ltd","granted_year":1996,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5563422/blue-led-gallium-nitride"}
{"patent_number":"US 8214768","title":"How the iPhone Switches and Adds Mobile Web Browser Tabs","summary":"Apple's 2007 patent on using swipes, edge taps, and dedicated buttons to create and flip through multiple full-screen windows in a mobile web browser.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8214768/ios-notification-center"}
{"patent_number":"US 6523026","title":"How Computers Find Hidden Connections Between Different Fields of Knowledge","summary":"A method for finding related ideas in completely different subjects by using math to map how words appear together, even when the subjects use different vocabulary.","holder":"Huntsman International LLC","granted_year":2003,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6523026/google-search-query-processing"}
{"patent_number":"US 5726435","title":"How the QR Code Works","summary":"The 1995 patent by Toyota Central R&D Labs that invented the QR code, using three distinct corner squares with a unique 1:1:3:1:1 pixel ratio to let scanners instantly find and read the code from any angle.","holder":"Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc","granted_year":1998,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","automotive","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5726435/qr-code-two-dimensional-barcode"}
{"patent_number":"US 8429565","title":"How Touchscreen Gestures Use Physics to Feel Real","summary":"Google's patent on making touchscreen gestures feel natural by applying simulated physics, like friction or magnetism, to items on your screen.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8429565/windows-8-charms-bar"}
{"patent_number":"US 5303388","title":"How 3D Icons Rotate to Show More Information","summary":"A 1994 Apple patent for a 3D computer icon that can be rotated by clicking specific areas to reveal different sides, each containing extra information about a file or folder.","holder":"Apple Computer Inc","granted_year":1994,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5303388/macintosh-finder"}
{"patent_number":"US 4166152","title":"The Sticky Microscopic Beads Behind Post-it Notes","summary":"3M's 1977 patent on tiny, naturally sticky plastic beads that can stick to a surface, peel off easily without leaving residue, and be reused over and over again.","holder":"Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co","granted_year":1979,"tags":["materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4166152/post-it-note-adhesive"}
{"patent_number":"US 6884879","title":"How Genentech Created Antibodies to Stop Tumor Growth","summary":"A 1997 patent describing a specific humanized antibody designed to block VEGF, a protein that helps tumors grow their own blood supply.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2005,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6884879/anti-vegf-antibodies"}
{"patent_number":"US 10275117","title":"How the Apple Watch Uses the Digital Crown to Flip Objects","summary":"A method for rotating virtual objects on a small wearable screen by spinning the physical dial on the side of the device based on how fast you turn it.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10275117/apple-watch-heart-rate-sensor"}
{"patent_number":"US 10373050","title":"How to Make AI Run Faster on Smaller Computer Chips","summary":"A method to shrink complex AI models by converting their high-precision math into simpler, faster formats that run efficiently on mobile devices.","holder":"Qualcomm Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10373050/tensor-processing-unit-tpu"}
{"patent_number":"US 4267420","title":"How Microwave Crisping Sleeves Work","summary":"General Mills' 1978 patent on using a thin, metal-coated plastic wrap that converts microwave energy into intense surface heat to crisp and brown food like Hot Pockets.","holder":"General Mills Inc","granted_year":1981,"tags":["materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4267420/microwave-popcorn-susceptor"}
{"patent_number":"US 3946398","title":"How Piezoelectric Inkjet Printing Works","summary":"A 1970 patent describing how to print images by using electrical pulses to bend a tiny crystal plate, squeezing individual ink drops out of a nozzle on demand.","holder":"SILONICS Inc","granted_year":1976,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3946398/drop-on-demand-inkjet"}
{"patent_number":"US 11377237","title":"How Rockets Catch Up to Satellites Faster Using Out-of-Plane Steering","summary":"A method for launching rockets to reach a space station or satellite in less than one full orbit by steering the rocket sideways during launch.","holder":"United Launch Alliance LLC","granted_year":2022,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11377237/starship-heat-shield-tiles"}
{"patent_number":"US 11858662","title":"How Delivery Drones Self-Calibrate and Pass Safety Checks Before Takeoff","summary":"A system for automated drone maintenance stations that check if a drone is safe to fly by verifying its GPS, weight, and physical condition without human help.","holder":"United Parcel Service of America Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["aerospace","consumer_electronics","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11858662/starlink-aviation"}
{"patent_number":"US 8291344","title":"How Mobile Devices Switch Between Open Apps Using Gestures","summary":"Apple's patent describes a way to switch between open apps on a touchscreen by showing a bar of app previews and selecting one with a tap.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8291344/ios-autocorrect-keyboard"}
{"patent_number":"US 11905044","title":"How Solar Sails Use Moving Vanes to Steer in Space","summary":"A solar sail design that uses multiple independently moving reflective vanes made of shape-memory materials to steer spacecraft using only the pressure of sunlight.","holder":"LGarde Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11905044/starlink-rv-roaming"}
{"patent_number":"US 4231938","title":"The Discovery of Lovastatin for Lowering Cholesterol","summary":"A 1979 patent by Merck describing the isolation of a fermentation product from Aspergillus fungi that effectively lowers cholesterol levels in the blood.","holder":"Merck and Co Inc","granted_year":1980,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4231938/statin-cholesterol-lovastatin"}
{"patent_number":"US 8410274","title":"Making Ivacaftor Easier for the Body to Absorb","summary":"A patent describing a specific way to turn a drug molecule into an amorphous solid to help the body absorb it more effectively.","holder":"Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8410274/kalydeco-ivacaftor"}
{"patent_number":"US 8914392","title":"How Facebook Ranks Search Results Based on Your Friends' Activity","summary":"A method for ranking search results by prioritizing links that your social network friends have clicked on previously.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8914392/facebook-events"}
{"patent_number":"US 8423911","title":"How Smartphones Organize Apps into Folders","summary":"Apple's 2010 patent describing the logic for creating and interacting with app folders on a touchscreen device, specifically distinguishing between 'normal' use and 'editing' modes.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8423911/ios-control-center"}
{"patent_number":"US 11706521","title":"How Smartphones Automatically Adjust Camera Settings in Low Light","summary":"A system that automatically shows or hides camera exposure controls based on whether the device detects low-light conditions.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11706521/dynamic-island"}
{"patent_number":"US 5639476","title":"How to Make Pill Coatings That Keep Medicine Stable Over Time","summary":"A method for coating pills with a specific plasticized acrylic polymer that ensures the medicine releases at a steady, predictable rate, even after sitting on a shelf for months.","holder":"Euro Celtique SA","granted_year":1997,"tags":["pharmaceutical","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5639476/nicoderm-nicotine-patch"}
{"patent_number":"US 4669140","title":"Interchangeable Blades for Folding Pocket Tools","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1987,"tags":["mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4669140/leatherman-multitool"}
{"patent_number":"US 7812826","title":"How Multi-Touch Gestures Like Pinch-to-Zoom Work on Smartphones","summary":"Apple's patent on using two-finger gestures to manipulate images and objects on a touchscreen, allowing for smooth zooming and rotation even if you lift your fingers briefly.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7812826/iphone-software-keyboard"}
{"patent_number":"US 10002199","title":"How Smartphones Suggest Apps Based on Where You Are","summary":"Apple's patent for a system that automatically highlights or suggests mobile apps based on your current location or a location you are planning to visit.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10002199/uber-driver-incentives"}
{"patent_number":"US 8074172","title":"How Smartphones Suggest and Correct Words While You Type","summary":"Apple's patent on a system that displays word suggestions above a touchscreen keyboard, allowing users to accept or reject them with simple taps or keystrokes.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2011,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8074172/ios-springboard-home-screen"}
{"patent_number":"US 4490728","title":"How Thermal Inkjet Printers Use Two-Step Heating to Shoot Ink","summary":"Hewlett-Packard's 1982 patent on a two-stage electrical pulse method that preheats ink before vaporizing it, allowing thermal inkjet printers to reliably eject precise droplets without clogging.","holder":"Hewlett Packard Co","granted_year":1984,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4490728/thermal-inkjet-printing"}
{"patent_number":"US 10127595","title":"How Apps Compare Local Prices and Ratings for Specific Items","summary":"A system that helps users find and order a specific product from nearby stores by ranking them based on price, ratings, and item attributes like calorie count.","holder":"Square Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10127595/airbnb-dynamic-pricing-smart-pricing"}
{"patent_number":"US 9268820","title":"How Google Displays Knowledge Panels Next to Search Results","summary":"A method for automatically assembling and displaying information boxes on search result pages by pulling data from multiple sources based on user query patterns.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9268820/onedrive-cloud-storage"}
{"patent_number":"US 5305919","title":"How the Super Soaker's Pinch-Trigger and Built-In Tank Work","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1994,"tags":["mechanical","gaming"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5305919/super-soaker-water-gun"}
{"patent_number":"US 8399514","title":"Using Dimethyl Fumarate to Treat Multiple Sclerosis","summary":"A patent detailing the specific daily dosage of 480mg of dimethyl fumarate for treating multiple sclerosis to protect nerve cells.","holder":"Biogen Idec MA Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8399514/gilenya-fingolimod"}
{"patent_number":"US 7387788","title":"A Gel That Helps Nicotine Absorb Through Your Skin","summary":"A specialized gel formula designed to help nicotine pass through the skin or mouth lining without crystallizing or rubbing off on clothes.","holder":"Antares Pharma IPL AG","granted_year":2008,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7387788/soliris-eculizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 11840398","title":"How Titan Trailers Builds Stronger, Smoother Cargo Containers","summary":"A design for a cargo trailer shaped like a rounded tube made from flat and curved aluminum panels that are welded together to create a smooth, unobstructed interior.","holder":"Titan Trailers Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11840398/starship-mars-configuration"}
{"patent_number":"US 10050760","title":"How Uber Manages Data Connections for Self-Driving Car Fleets","summary":"A system that splits network traffic for autonomous vehicles by sending heavy data over cheap channels while reserving a highly reliable channel specifically for delivery confirmations.","holder":"Uber Technologies Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10050760/uber-eats"}
{"patent_number":"US 11809700","title":"How Folders With Multiple Pages Work on Touchscreens","summary":"Apple's patent describes how to organize apps into multi-page folders and move icons between those pages by dragging them to specific screen edges.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11809700/vision-pro-eye-tracking"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45701","title":"How Cochlear Implants Use Free-Spinning Magnets to Survive MRI Scans","summary":"A cochlear implant design that uses a freely rotating internal magnet to prevent the device from being pulled or damaged by the strong magnetic fields of an MRI machine.","holder":"MED EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH","granted_year":2015,"tags":["biotech","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45701/bladeless-fan-air-multiplier"}
{"patent_number":"US 8831529","title":"How Smartphones Calibrate Their Radio Power Across Different Temperatures","summary":"A method for testing and calibrating a phone's wireless radio performance in a temperature-controlled chamber to ensure it stays accurate as the device heats up or cools down.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8831529/airplay-wireless-streaming"}
{"patent_number":"US 8448084","title":"How Pull-to-Refresh Works on Your Smartphone","summary":"This patent describes the 'pull-to-refresh' gesture that lets users update a list of content, like a social media feed, by dragging down until a trigger appears and then releasing.","holder":"Twitter Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8448084/pull-to-refresh-gesture"}
{"patent_number":"US 10184000","title":"How to Engineer Antibodies to Better Target and Destroy Disease","summary":"This patent describes a way to modify the tail end of an antibody so it binds more strongly to immune cells, helping the body fight off infections or cancer more effectively.","holder":"Xencor Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10184000/libtayo-cemiplimab"}
{"patent_number":"US 10472419","title":"How Novartis Engineered Antibodies to Block the TIM-3 Immune Checkpoint","summary":"A patent describing specific genetic blueprints for antibodies designed to bind to and inhibit the TIM-3 protein, a key target in cancer and immune system research.","holder":"Novartis AG","granted_year":2019,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10472419/keytruda-pembrolizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 10564770","title":"How Touchscreens Predict Where Your Finger Will Land Before You Touch","summary":"Apple's patent describes a touch controller that tracks an object's path through the air to predict where it will land on a screen before it actually makes physical contact.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10564770/airpods-wireless-earbuds"}
{"patent_number":"US 8732039","title":"How Amazon Optimizes Where to Store Products to Avoid Stockouts","summary":"A mathematical method for deciding how many items to stock in different warehouses to minimize the cost of running out of products.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8732039/amazon-subscribe-save"}
{"patent_number":"US 6355623","title":"Personalized Dosing for Crohn's Disease Drugs Using Blood Tests","summary":"A method for adjusting doses of inflammatory bowel disease medication by measuring specific drug metabolites in a patient's red blood cells to maximize effectiveness while avoiding side effects.","holder":"Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Justine","granted_year":2002,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6355623/spinraza-nusinersen"}
{"patent_number":"US 10013058","title":"How Apple Embeds Haptic Actuators Directly Into Device Layers","summary":"A design for touchscreens that embeds vibration-producing actuators directly into a nonconductive material layer, paired with force sensors to detect how hard a user presses.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10013058/face-id"}
{"patent_number":"US 8521818","title":"How Software Detects What You Want Based on Your Social Media Posts","summary":"A system that reads your social media posts to figure out your intent, then automatically serves ads or updates your profile based on how likely you are to actually buy or do something.","holder":"Solariat Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8521818/facebook-share-button"}
{"patent_number":"US 10169761","title":"How Banks Dynamically Adjust Security Questions Based on Your Behavior","summary":"A system that automatically changes the difficulty and number of security questions you face when opening a bank account based on your device data and risk level.","holder":"Consumerinfo com Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["finance","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10169761/stripe-atlas"}
{"patent_number":"US 8688813","title":"How to Verify Anonymous Users Using Third-Party Identity Services","summary":"A method for a system to identify and authorize a user it doesn't know by asking a different, trusted service that already has the user's information.","holder":"Oracle International Corp","granted_year":2014,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8688813/kindle-fire-tablet"}
{"patent_number":"US 5199424","title":"How CPAP Machines Gradually Increase Air Pressure for Sleeping Patients","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1993,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5199424/cpap-sleep-apnea-sullivan"}
{"patent_number":"US 9845355","title":"How Genentech's Antibody Targets Cancerous B Cells","summary":"This patent describes a specific humanized antibody designed to bind to a protein called CD79b, which is found on the surface of certain cancer cells.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9845355/tecentriq-atezolizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 4687200","title":"How the Nintendo D-Pad Works","summary":"A mechanical switch design that allows a user to control directional movement in video games using a single, tilting thumb-operated button.","holder":"Nintendo Co Ltd","granted_year":1987,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","gaming"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4687200/nintendo-d-pad-directional"}
{"patent_number":"US 4356270","title":"How Scientists Taught Bacteria to Make Human Hormones","summary":"Genentech's 1979 patent on using engineered DNA to force bacteria to produce human proteins like insulin and growth hormones.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":1982,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4356270/recombinant-dna-cloning-genentech"}
{"patent_number":"US 9405582","title":"How Computers Automatically Adjust Tasks to Run Faster in Data Centers","summary":"A method for cloud computers to monitor their own performance while processing massive data tasks and automatically changing their settings or resource levels to stay efficient.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9405582/aws-elastic-beanstalk"}
{"patent_number":"US 11615208","title":"How Cloud Systems Automatically Create and Train AI Data Models","summary":"A cloud-based system that generates fake, privacy-safe data to train AI models, ensuring they remain accurate while protecting sensitive personal information.","holder":"Capital One Services LLC","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","finance","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11615208/dall-e-text-to-image-generation"}
{"patent_number":"US 8701014","title":"How Apps Automatically Link Multiple User Accounts","summary":"A method for logging into multiple separate user accounts with a single set of credentials and managing them through one unified interface.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8701014/office-365-co-authoring"}
{"patent_number":"US 7355593","title":"How Large Interactive Whiteboards Track Fingers Across Multiple Sensors","summary":"A method for stitching together data from multiple overlapping touch sensors so a single large surface acts as one seamless input area.","holder":"Smart Technologies ULC","granted_year":2008,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7355593/xbox-360-controller"}
{"patent_number":"US 10466883","title":"How Apple Watches Use a Rotating Dial to Navigate Menus","summary":"A method for using a physical rotating dial on a device to scroll through lists and menus while providing audio feedback for accessibility.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10466883/apple-arcade"}
{"patent_number":"US 7136875","title":"How Google Ads Detect Which Web Page You Are Viewing","summary":"A method for web browsers to identify the correct webpage address to show relevant advertisements, even when the ad code is hidden inside a frame.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2006,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7136875/google-maps"}
{"patent_number":"US 10318574","title":"How Google Automatically Groups Photos and Contextual Data into Moments","summary":"A method for automatically grouping photos from front and rear cameras with related data like audio, weather, and location to create a rich, interactive digital memory.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10318574/arkit"}
{"patent_number":"US 9965247","title":"How Sonos Speakers Use Personalized Wake Words to Recognize Different Users","summary":"A system that lets multiple people control a shared speaker by using unique voice-trigger words to link their specific music accounts and preferences.","holder":"Sonos Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9965247/icloud-drive"}
{"patent_number":"US 5397703","title":"Using Insect Cells to Create Antibodies for Human Diseases","summary":"A method for creating disease-fighting antibodies by using insect cells to display human proteins, which are then injected into animals to trigger an immune response.","holder":"Cetus Oncology Corp","granted_year":1995,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5397703/hepatitis-c-virus-genome-discovery"}
{"patent_number":"US 9672117","title":"How to Keep Data Safe During a Site Failover","summary":"A method for keeping data backups synchronized and accessible even when a primary data center goes offline and systems must switch to a backup location.","holder":"EMC IP Holding Co LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9672117/aws-codedeploy"}
{"patent_number":"US 3713148","title":"How Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags Were Invented","summary":"A 1970 patent describing a remote tag that powers itself using incoming radio signals to read and write data, forming the foundation of modern RFID technology.","holder":"Communications Services Corp Inc","granted_year":1973,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3713148/rfid-transponder-cardullo"}
{"patent_number":"US 8700540","title":"How Eventbrite Recommends Events Based on Your Social Network","summary":"A system that suggests events to you by analyzing your social media connections and your past attendance history to see what your friends are doing.","holder":"Eventbrite Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8700540/facebook-messenger"}
{"patent_number":"US 9492534","title":"Using Genetically Modified Viruses to Target and Treat Cancer","summary":"A method for creating a modified vaccinia virus that safely hunts down and kills tumor cells while leaving healthy tissue alone.","holder":"Genelux Corp","granted_year":2016,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9492534/yescarta-axicabtagene-ciloleucel"}
{"patent_number":"US 3655201","title":"How the 2x2x2 Magnetic Puzzle Cube Works","summary":"A 1970 patent for a 2x2x2 puzzle cube held together by magnets that allows groups of pieces to rotate around three axes to solve a color-matching challenge.","holder":"Moleculon Research Corp","granted_year":1972,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3655201/rotating-cube-puzzle"}
{"patent_number":"US 4302518","title":"How Lithium-Cobalt Battery Cathodes Were Invented","summary":"This 1981 patent details the chemistry behind the lithium-cobalt oxide cathodes that power almost every modern smartphone, laptop, and electric vehicle.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1981,"tags":["consumer_electronics","energy","materials","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4302518/lithium-ion-battery-cathode"}
{"patent_number":"US 4173796","title":"How Jarvik's Artificial Heart Uses Electric Motors to Pump Blood","summary":"A 1977 invention by Robert Jarvik that uses a reversible electric motor to power a hydraulic pump, enabling artificial hearts to mimic the natural pumping action of a human heart.","holder":"University of Utah","granted_year":1979,"tags":["biotech","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4173796/jarvik-artificial-heart"}
{"patent_number":"US 8216583","title":"How to Keep Humira Stable in a Liquid Medicine Bottle","summary":"A recipe for a stable, liquid version of the drug Humira that stays effective at high concentrations without spoiling or clumping.","holder":"Abbott Biotech Ltd Bermuda","granted_year":2012,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8216583/humira-dosing-regimen"}
{"patent_number":"US 3693535","title":"How a Coffee Maker Uses a Floating Valve to Heat Water","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1972,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3693535/mr-coffee-drip-coffee-maker"}
{"patent_number":"US 7509588","title":"How the iPhone's Jiggling App Icons Work","summary":"This patent describes the 'jiggle mode' on iPhones, where app icons shake to show they can be moved or deleted.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2009,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7509588/os-x-spotlight-search"}
{"patent_number":"US 2708656","title":"How the First Nuclear Reactor Works","summary":"The foundational 1955 patent by Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard describing the design of the first nuclear reactor capable of a self-sustaining chain reaction.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1955,"tags":["energy","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2708656/nuclear-reactor-fermi-szilard"}
{"patent_number":"US 10402750","title":"How Facebook Uses Deep Learning to Predict What You Might Like","summary":"A method for training AI models to recommend new content by comparing a user's past interactions with unseen items in a social network.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ai_ml","software","ecommerce","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10402750/automl-neural-architecture-search"}
{"patent_number":"US 9607103","title":"How Computers Match and Join Messy Data from Different Sources","summary":"A method for merging datasets by identifying related but non-identical items using flexible matching rules rather than strict equality.","holder":"Ab Initio Technology LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","ai_ml","finance","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9607103/amazon-athena"}
{"patent_number":"US 11685554","title":"How Spacecraft Servicing Pods Maneuver and Refuel Other Satellites","summary":"A specialized robotic pod designed to dock with aging satellites and use a flexible, multi-jointed boom arm to adjust their orbit or velocity.","holder":"Northrop Grumman Systems Corp","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11685554/starship-upper-stage"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48170","title":"How Automatic Rotating Curling Irons Capture and Wind Hair","summary":"A motorized hair styling tool that uses a rotating ring with tabs to automatically catch and wrap hair around a heated barrel.","holder":"Kiss Nail Products Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48170/airwrap-styler"}
{"patent_number":"US 11062228","title":"How AI Learns New Tasks Using Old Data Labels","summary":"A method for helping AI models understand new topics by grouping similar labels from different datasets into a shared, broader category.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2021,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11062228/gpt-3-few-shot-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 8580275","title":"Using Yeast Cell Walls to Deliver Genetic Medicine","summary":"A method for using hollowed-out yeast cell walls as tiny transport containers to deliver genetic payloads like DNA or RNA into cells.","holder":"University of Massachusetts Amherst","granted_year":2013,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8580275/car-t-cell-therapy"}
{"patent_number":"US 7222127","title":"How Google Distributed Machine Learning Across Many Computers","summary":"A 2003 Google patent describing a way to build machine learning models by splitting the work across a large network of computers rather than a single machine.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2007,"tags":["software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7222127/google-adsense"}
{"patent_number":"US 2130523","title":"How Wallace Carothers Invented Nylon","summary":"The foundational 1935 patent for synthetic linear polyamides, the chemical process that created the material we now call nylon.","holder":"EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co","granted_year":1938,"tags":["materials","chemical_engineering"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2130523/nylon-polyamide-carothers"}
{"patent_number":"US 9479807","title":"How Home Gateways Manage Video Streaming Traffic to Prevent Buffering","summary":"A system where home internet gateways report device buffer status to a central server to intelligently manage bandwidth for multiple video streams.","holder":"Arris Enterprises LLC","granted_year":2016,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9479807/netflix-interactive-content-bandersnatch"}
{"patent_number":"US 10832138","title":"How to Automatically Expand Neural Networks by Adding New Nodes","summary":"A method for growing artificial intelligence models by identifying underperforming parts of a network and adding new nodes based on the behavior of existing ones.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co Ltd","granted_year":2020,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10832138/gpt-language-model-pre-training"}
{"patent_number":"US 8592397","title":"How Gilead Made a Stable HIV Pill Combining Two Medicines","summary":"This patent describes a stable, single-pill combination of two HIV drugs, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine, designed to prevent them from breaking down when stored together.","holder":"Gilead Sciences Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8592397/truvada-tdf-ftc-for-prep"}
{"patent_number":"US 7111231","title":"How Dynamic Web Applications Use Templates to Fetch Data","summary":"A method for web applications to use abstract templates that automatically connect to back-end databases based on the user's device or platform.","holder":"Intellisync LLC","granted_year":2006,"tags":["software","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7111231/microsoft-word-docx-format"}
{"patent_number":"US 9677869","title":"How to Create Wide-Field Images of Tissue Using OCT Scanners","summary":"A method for stitching together multiple high-resolution medical images of uneven tissue samples to create a single, wide-field view for better diagnostic clarity.","holder":"Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","biotech","medical_devices"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9677869/autonomous-spaceport-drone-ship-asds"}
{"patent_number":"US 3826068","title":"How the String Trimmer (Weed Eater) Actually Cuts Grass","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1974,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3826068/weed-eater-string-trimmer"}
{"patent_number":"US 10019297","title":"How Salesforce Speeds Up Data Processing Using Bulk Message Handling","summary":"A method for cloud systems to grab multiple tasks at once instead of one by one, using a locking mechanism to ensure data stays consistent during bulk processing.","holder":"Salesforce com Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10019297/power-bi"}
{"patent_number":"US 3819921","title":"How Texas Instruments Invented the Handheld Electronic Calculator","summary":"This 1972 patent describes the architecture for the first truly portable, battery-powered electronic calculator that could fit in a pocket.","holder":"Texas Instruments Inc","granted_year":1974,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3819921/barcode-upc-scanner"}
{"patent_number":"US 11921980","title":"How Smartphones Manage Multiple Notifications on a Locked Screen","summary":"A patent describing how a locked smartphone displays multiple notifications from different apps and allows users to interact with them individually without unlocking the phone.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11921980/vision-pro-optic-id"}
{"patent_number":"US 12008152","title":"How Snap's AR Tech Measures Distance for Virtual Button Presses","summary":"A method for mobile devices to calculate exactly when a user's finger or controller touches a virtual object in augmented reality by measuring precise distances from the camera.","holder":"Snap Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12008152/vision-pro-persona"}
{"patent_number":"US 12431234","title":"How Apps Use Timed Content to Enforce Health Behavior Changes","summary":"A system for health apps that locks users out of missed daily lessons and forces them to move forward to the next scheduled module instead of catching up.","holder":"McNeil AB","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12431234/raptor-cost"}
{"patent_number":"US 6195698","title":"How Websites Use Distorted Text Riddles to Stop Bots","summary":"This patent describes the original method for creating CAPTCHAs, using distorted text or audio riddles to distinguish human users from automated bots.","holder":"Compaq Computer Corp","granted_year":2001,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6195698/google-search-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 10192220","title":"How Square Syncs Inventory Between Physical Shops and Online Stores","summary":"A system that lets store owners toggle items between online and physical sales channels using a single dashboard to keep stock counts accurate everywhere.","holder":"Square Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10192220/square-capital"}
{"patent_number":"US 7070775","title":"How Engineered Antibodies Block Inflammation-Causing Proteins","summary":"A patent describing lab-made antibodies designed to hunt down and neutralize a specific protein called TNF-alpha that causes chronic inflammation in the body.","holder":"Centocor Inc","granted_year":2006,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7070775/humira-formulation"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45905","title":"How Nintendo's Wii Remote Tracks Motion and Infrared Light","summary":"A patent describing the Wii Remote's technology for tracking physical movement and infrared light to control video games wirelessly.","holder":"Nintendo Co Ltd","granted_year":2016,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45905/walkman-portable-cassette-player"}
{"patent_number":"US 6567533","title":"How Digital Images Hide Invisible Markers to Track Rotation and Scaling","summary":"A method for hiding invisible patterns in digital images that allow computers to detect if an image has been rotated or resized, even if the original version is missing.","holder":"Digimarc Corp","granted_year":2003,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6567533/playstation-2-emotion-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 9538220","title":"How Networks Keep Video Streams Smooth During Busy Times","summary":"A method for internet providers to automatically balance network resources so that multiple users streaming video simultaneously experience the best possible overall quality.","holder":"WiLAN Labs Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9538220/netflix-a-b-testing-framework"}
{"patent_number":"US 8775328","title":"How Nextdoor Verifies Neighbors and Limits Online Social Circles","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8775328/facebook-graph-search"}
{"patent_number":"US 6424946","title":"How Computers Automatically Label Different Speakers in Audio Recordings","summary":"A method for identifying and labeling speakers in audio recordings, even if the system has never heard the person speak before, by grouping similar voices and asking a user to name them.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2002,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6424946/amazon-personalized-recommendations"}
{"patent_number":"US 10223653","title":"How Online Work Platforms Manage New Freelancer Onboarding","summary":"A system for online freelance marketplaces to automatically create and manage task-based checklists that guide new workers through hiring and project setup.","holder":"Elance Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["software","ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10223653/shopify-pos"}
{"patent_number":"US 3668658","title":"How the Floppy Disk's Protective Jacket Cleans the Disk","summary":"An IBM patent from 1972 describing a protective, non-removable cover for a magnetic disk that uses a built-in cleaning material to wipe the disk surface while it spins.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":1972,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3668658/floppy-disk-diskette"}
{"patent_number":"US 11492143","title":"How Space Taxis and Locomotives Move Satellites Between Orbits","summary":"A modular system using a small 'rendezvous' vehicle to collect satellites and a larger 'locomotive' vehicle to haul them to their final destination in space.","holder":"Atomos Nuclear and Space Corp","granted_year":2022,"tags":["aerospace","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11492143/catching-super-heavy-booster"}
{"patent_number":"US 10217092","title":"How Digital Receipts Turn One-Time Payments Into Ongoing Customer Relationships","summary":"A system that transforms static digital receipts into dynamic, time-sensitive portals for rewards, feedback, and tipping after a purchase is complete.","holder":"Square Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10217092/shopify-shipping"}
{"patent_number":"US 11623768","title":"How Satellite Swarms Keep Their Solar Panels and Antennas Pointed Correctly","summary":"A system for managing large satellite arrays in orbit that balances the need to point solar panels at the sun and antennas at the Earth while keeping the structure stable.","holder":"AST and Science LLC","granted_year":2023,"tags":["telecommunications","aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11623768/super-heavy-booster"}
{"patent_number":"US 9535948","title":"How Software Automatically Translates Database Queries for Different Storage Systems","summary":"A system that intercepts database queries written for traditional relational databases and automatically translates them to work with non-relational databases, allowing developers to switch storage systems without rewriting their application code.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9535948/facebook-watch"}
{"patent_number":"US 11958662","title":"How a Refillable Capsule Plug Seals Cleaning Concentrates","summary":"A specialized plug design for refillable cleaning product capsules that ensures a secure, leak-proof seal when the capsule is attached to a bottle.","holder":"Conopco Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11958662/starlink-gen-3"}
{"patent_number":"US 11608181","title":"How High-Altitude Parafoils Use Spring-Loaded Rods to Open Automatically","summary":"A system for high-altitude balloons that uses flexible, spring-loaded rods to force a parachute-like wing to snap open in the thin air of the upper atmosphere.","holder":"World View Enterprises Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11608181/starship-orbital-launch-mount"}
{"patent_number":"US 11651227","title":"How to Force AI to Follow Logical Rules During Training","summary":"A system that uses a dual-headed neural network to ensure AI models obey specific logical rules by embedding those rules directly into the training process.","holder":"SRI International Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11651227/muzero"}
{"patent_number":"US 7672870","title":"How American Express Tracks Your Spending Habits Across Different Stores","summary":"A system that links store-specific product codes to universal manufacturer codes to help consumers track their spending and stay within personal budgets.","holder":"American Express Travel Related Services Co Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["finance","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7672870/amazon-prime"}
{"patent_number":"US RE40324","title":"How a Handheld Thumb-Controlled Computer Mouse Works","summary":"A handheld mouse designed to be held in the air, using the thumb to control a cursor while fingers rest in ergonomic channels.","holder":"Dhol New Ventures LLC","granted_year":2008,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE40324/playstation-dualshock-controller"}
{"patent_number":"US 2981877","title":"How Robert Noyce Invented the Modern Integrated Circuit","summary":"Robert Noyce's 1959 patent for a semiconductor device that uses evaporated metal leads to connect components directly on a single silicon chip.","holder":"Fairchild Semiconductor Corp","granted_year":1961,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2981877/noyce-planar-integrated-circuit"}
{"patent_number":"US 8825660","title":"How eBay Uses Image Fingerprints to Search for Products","summary":"A system that lets you search for items on a marketplace by uploading a photo instead of typing text, using image 'fingerprints' to find matching products.","holder":"eBay Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8825660/sql-server"}
{"patent_number":"US 10198731","title":"How Square Uses Your Phone's Location to Verify Credit Card Payments","summary":"A system that uses GPS data from a customer's smartphone to confirm they are physically present at a store during a credit card transaction to reduce fraud.","holder":"Square Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","finance","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10198731/shopify-e-commerce-platform"}
{"patent_number":"US 3220960","title":"How Soft Contact Lenses Were Invented Using Hydrogels","summary":"This patent describes the chemical recipe for soft, water-absorbing plastic materials that form the basis of modern soft contact lenses.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1965,"tags":["biotech","materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3220960/soft-contact-lens-hydrogel"}
{"patent_number":"US 3492131","title":"The Discovery of Aspartame as a Sugar Substitute","summary":"This 1966 patent identifies specific chemical compounds, known as aspartylphenylalanine esters, that provide intense sweetness for food and drinks without using sugar.","holder":"GD Searle LLC","granted_year":1970,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3492131/aspartame-sweetener"}
{"patent_number":"US 9760393","title":"How Virtual Machines Keep Their Data Separate on Shared Storage","summary":"A method for virtual machines to store data in isolated, non-mixed logical storage units to improve security and management efficiency within a shared physical storage pool.","holder":"VMware LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9760393/azure-machine-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 8983975","title":"How Software Automatically Ranks and Manages Online Customer Feedback","summary":"A system that automatically finds, scores, and prioritizes online mentions of a company so they can respond to the most important conversations first.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2015,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8983975/facebook-news-feed-ranking"}
{"patent_number":"US 9516045","title":"How to Clean Files by Rebuilding Them Instead of Scanning Them","summary":"A security method that stops malware by rebuilding files from scratch based on strict format rules, rather than looking for known viruses.","holder":"Glasswall IP Ltd","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9516045/azure-active-directory"}
{"patent_number":"US 9330167","title":"How Groupon Automatically Categorizes Merchant Services Using Text Analysis","summary":"A system that automatically scans merchant websites and uses high-precision search queries to label their services, helping platforms like Groupon organize thousands of business listings.","holder":"Groupon Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9330167/amazon-rds"}
{"patent_number":"US 6458360","title":"How to Create Lab-Made Proteins That Stop Immune System Overreaction","summary":"A method for creating custom proteins that act as 'brakes' for the body's immune system to prevent damage from excessive inflammation.","holder":"Johns Hopkins University","granted_year":2002,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6458360/hpv-vaccine-gardasil"}
{"patent_number":"US 7169901","title":"How Genentech Engineered Antibodies to Starve Tumors of Blood","summary":"A 2007 Genentech patent describing specific lab-made antibodies that block a protein called VEGF, which tumors use to grow new blood vessels.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2007,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7169901/avastin-bevacizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US RE39497","title":"How to Store Fragile Biological Materials Without Refrigeration","summary":"A method for preserving unstable biological materials like proteins by trapping them in a solid, glass-like sugar or polymer matrix that prevents decay at room temperature.","holder":"Nektar Therapeutics","granted_year":2007,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE39497/epogen-epoetin-alfa"}
{"patent_number":"US 11708181","title":"How Boeing Stacks Electric Space Vehicles for Launch","summary":"A design for a launch vehicle that carries two space vehicles stacked on top of each other, both using electric propulsion systems for movement in space.","holder":"Boeing Co","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11708181/mechazilla-catch-tower"}
{"patent_number":"US 9430664","title":"How Microsoft Protects Corporate Data on Employee Devices","summary":"A system that lets companies remotely lock or delete specific work data on a phone or computer without wiping the user's personal files.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9430664/windows-defender-antivirus"}
{"patent_number":"US 6816710","title":"How GPS Receivers See Weak Signals by Combining Data","summary":"A method for improving GPS sensitivity by mathematically combining multiple, weak signal samples to extract navigation data that would otherwise be lost in noise.","holder":"SnapTrack Inc","granted_year":2004,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6816710/reusable-launch-vehicle-falcon-9-booster-landing"}
{"patent_number":"US 12497890","title":"How Oil Wells Send Acoustic Signals Using Mechanical Hammers","summary":"A device that uses pressure differences to slam a piston against a metal surface, creating a specific sound vibration that acts as a signal for deep-well operations.","holder":"Weatherford Technology Holdings LLC","granted_year":2025,"tags":["energy","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12497890/spacex-avionics-philosophy"}
{"patent_number":"US 8112476","title":"How Software Automatically Collects and Organizes Data from Multiple Websites","summary":"A system that automatically logs into multiple websites, pulls information, and stores it locally before you even ask for it, so it is ready to view instantly.","holder":"Confluence Commons Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8112476/amazon-ec2-elastic-compute-cloud"}
{"patent_number":"US 2569347","title":"The Invention of the Junction Transistor","summary":"William Shockley's 1951 patent for the junction transistor, the fundamental building block of all modern digital electronics.","holder":"Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc","granted_year":1951,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2569347/junction-transistor"}
{"patent_number":"US 2524035","title":"The Invention of the Transistor","summary":"Bell Labs' 1950 patent for the point-contact transistor, the fundamental electronic component that makes all modern computing possible.","holder":"Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc","granted_year":1950,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2524035/point-contact-transistor"}
{"patent_number":"US 3387286","title":"How Robert Dennard Invented the One-Transistor DRAM Memory Cell","summary":"IBM's 1967 patent for a memory cell using a single transistor and a capacitor, which became the foundation for all modern computer RAM.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":1968,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics","computing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3387286/dram-memory-dennard"}
{"patent_number":"US 3005282","title":"How the Modern LEGO Brick Design Works","summary":"The 1958 patent that defined the iconic LEGO brick with hollow tubes inside, allowing bricks to lock together firmly.","holder":"Interlego AG","granted_year":1961,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3005282/lego-toy-brick"}
{"patent_number":"US 9881277","title":"How Amazon Tracks Warehouse Workers' Hands Using Radio Waves","summary":"A system that uses radio frequency signals to track the exact 3D position of a warehouse worker's hand to ensure they pick or place items in the correct bins.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9881277/amazon-robotics-kiva-systems"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48900","title":"How LG's Steam Closet Organizes Its Internal Components","summary":"A design patent for a clothing care system that stacks a steam generator and heat pump in a specific, space-saving arrangement within the base of the unit.","holder":"LG Electronics Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48900/cftr-modulator-combinations"}
{"patent_number":"US 11593558","title":"How eBay Uses AI to Identify Brands in Search Queries","summary":"A system that uses deep learning to recognize brand names in search queries and automatically improve search results by adding relevant product terms.","holder":"eBay Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11593558/no-language-left-behind-nllb"}
{"patent_number":"US RE50567","title":"How Enzymes Help Turn Corn Into Ethanol More Efficiently","summary":"A process for making ethanol from starch by using specific enzymes to break down proteins, which helps the fermentation process run more smoothly.","holder":"Novozymes North America Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["biotech","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE50567/io-electric-toothbrush"}
{"patent_number":"US RE50510","title":"How to Embed Tiny Optical Components Directly into Circuit Boards","summary":"A design for embedding light-emitting components and light-guiding paths directly into the layers of a circuit board to make devices smaller and more efficient.","holder":"Sony Group Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE50510/gemini-bard"}
{"patent_number":"US 10106579","title":"How Synthetic Peptides Block Immune System Overreaction","summary":"A patent describing specific synthetic peptides designed to stop the body's immune system from attacking healthy cells by blocking a protein called C5.","holder":"Ra Pharmaceuticals Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10106579/orkambi-lumacaftor-ivacaftor"}
{"patent_number":"US 12365678","title":"How to Manufacture a Complex Cancer-Fighting Drug Molecule","summary":"A detailed chemical recipe for mass-producing a specific cancer-fighting molecule, including the intermediate building blocks needed to construct it efficiently.","holder":"AstraZeneca AB","granted_year":2025,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12365678/raptor-production"}
{"patent_number":"US 3792322","title":"How Buried Channel CCDs Move Data Deep Inside Silicon Chips","summary":"A foundational 1974 invention that improved how computer chips store and move electrical charges by keeping them away from messy surface defects.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1974,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3792322/ccd-image-sensor"}
{"patent_number":"US 9483121","title":"How Apps Pass Touch Gestures Between Each Other","summary":"A method for a device to decide which app should handle a user's touch gesture when multiple apps are running at the same time.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9483121/force-touch-3d-touch"}
{"patent_number":"US 2929922","title":"How the First Laser Was Invented","summary":"The foundational 1960 patent by Schawlow and Townes that describes how to amplify light waves to create a laser, moving beyond microwave technology.","holder":"Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc","granted_year":1960,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2929922/laser-maser"}
{"patent_number":"US 5191573","title":"How Digital Media Purchases and Downloads Work","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1993,"tags":["telecommunications","ecommerce","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5191573/personal-audio-media-distribution"}
{"patent_number":"US 8822430","title":"Chemical Compounds for Treating Hepatitis C Virus","summary":"A patent describing specific chemical structures designed to stop the Hepatitis C virus from replicating in humans.","holder":"Gilead Pharmasset LLC","granted_year":2014,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8822430/epclusa-sofosbuvir-velpatasvir"}
{"patent_number":"US 3142599","title":"How Bubble Wrap Is Manufactured","summary":"A 1959 manufacturing process that creates cushioning material by trapping air between two layers of plastic film.","holder":"Sealed Air Corp","granted_year":1964,"tags":["mechanical","materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3142599/bubble-wrap-cushioning"}
{"patent_number":"US D504889","title":"The Design Patent for the Original iPod Mini","summary":"This is a design patent protecting the specific physical appearance and shape of Apple's iPod Mini, which helped define the look of portable music players in the mid-2000s.","holder":"Apple Computer Inc","granted_year":2005,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/D504889/ipod-click-wheel-design"}
{"patent_number":"US RE50301","title":"How to Make Long-Lasting Injections for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment","summary":"A patent for a slow-release version of the MS drug glatiramer acetate, designed to be injected once every week to six months instead of daily.","holder":"Mapi Pharma Ltd","granted_year":2025,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE50301/temperature-controlled-mug"}
{"patent_number":"US 10303266","title":"How Screens Change What They Show Based on Your Hand Distance","summary":"A method for changing the menu options shown on a screen depending on how close or far away your hand is hovering above it.","holder":"Quickstep Technologies LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10303266/apple-pencil"}
{"patent_number":"US 5838906","title":"How Web Browsers Run Embedded Programs Inside Documents","summary":"A 1994 invention that allowed web browsers to automatically launch and run external programs directly inside a webpage, enabling interactive content like 3D models or complex data viewers.","holder":"University of California San Diego UCSD","granted_year":1998,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5838906/microsoft-internet-browser"}
{"patent_number":"US 9874914","title":"How Devices Negotiate Power Sharing When Connected Together","summary":"A system for host devices like laptops to automatically set and update power-sharing rules with connected accessories based on identity and real-time power needs.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9874914/hololens-mixed-reality-display"}
{"patent_number":"US 9477524","title":"How to Split Computer Tasks Between Different Types of Processors","summary":"A system that uses a physical backplane to connect two different types of computer processors—one for general tasks and one for real-time tasks—to improve efficiency.","holder":"NEODANA Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9477524/aws-cloudformation"}
{"patent_number":"US 12200123","title":"Using Transcendental Math to Generate Better Random Numbers","summary":"A method for creating high-quality random numbers by using complex transcendental math equations to process raw data.","holder":"Mesinja Pty Ltd","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","finance","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12200123/starship-orbital-test-flight"}
{"patent_number":"US 11023780","title":"How AI Automatically Labels Images and Checks Its Own Work","summary":"A method for training AI to label images by calculating how uncertain it is about its own predictions, allowing it to verify its accuracy without human help.","holder":"Superb AI Co Ltd","granted_year":2021,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11023780/siri-on-device-speech-recognition"}
{"patent_number":"US 11544573","title":"How Projection Neural Networks Speed Up AI Predictions","summary":"A method for making artificial intelligence models faster and more efficient by using fixed, non-trainable projections to simplify complex data before processing.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11544573/llama-large-language-model-architecture"}
{"patent_number":"US 10402375","title":"How Operating Systems Display Cloud File Status Icons","summary":"A system for Windows or other operating systems to show synchronization status icons for files stored in various cloud services like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10402375/microsoft-365-subscription"}
{"patent_number":"US 3867571","title":"How Laser Printers Use Rotating Mirrors to Write Information","summary":"A 1972 Xerox patent describing how to use a spinning mirror to scan a laser beam across a page, adjusting the speed of the data to keep the image sharp.","holder":"Xerox Corp","granted_year":1975,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3867571/laser-printer-starkweather"}
{"patent_number":"US 3359678","title":"How the Modern Frisbee Design Works","summary":"A 1967 patent describing the specific aerodynamic shape and raised ribs that allow a plastic disc to fly straight and steady.","holder":"Wham O Manufacturing Co","granted_year":1967,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3359678/frisbee-flying-disc"}
{"patent_number":"US 9811430","title":"How to Keep Backup Data in the Correct Order","summary":"A method for ensuring that backup data arrives at a secondary storage location in the exact same sequence it was created at the primary location to prevent data corruption.","holder":"Veritas Technologies LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","telecommunications","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9811430/aws-codepipeline"}
{"patent_number":"US 2543181","title":"How Polaroid's Instant Film Pods Work","summary":"A 1951 invention by Edwin Land that enabled instant photography by packaging liquid developer inside a breakable pod attached to the film sheet.","holder":"Polaroid Corp","granted_year":1951,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2543181/polaroid-instant-camera"}
{"patent_number":"US 10289962","title":"How to Shrink Large AI Models Using Knowledge Distillation","summary":"A method for teaching small, efficient AI models to mimic the complex decision-making patterns of much larger, more powerful neural networks.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ai_ml","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10289962/deep-q-networks-dqn"}
{"patent_number":"US 7530026","title":"How Widgets Flip Over to Show Settings","summary":"A method for letting digital widgets flip over like a physical object to reveal hidden settings or controls on the back.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2009,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7530026/time-machine-backup"}
{"patent_number":"US 8176439","title":"How to Browse TV Shows Using 3D Virtual Objects","summary":"A method for organizing television content by mapping category labels onto 3D surfaces that transform into video players when selected.","holder":"JLB Ventures LLC","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8176439/windows-8-live-tiles"}
{"patent_number":"US 9998475","title":"How Smart Home Devices Automatically Connect to Utility Energy Programs","summary":"A system that lets smart home devices like thermostats enroll in energy-saving programs without the user needing to manually provide their utility account number.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","energy","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9998475/azure-iot-hub"}
{"patent_number":"US 11919658","title":"How Aircraft Automatically Adjust Exterior Lights Using Computer Vision","summary":"An automated system for airplanes that turns on landing and taxi lights based on altitude and uses AI to adjust brightness depending on real-time visibility conditions.","holder":"Goodrich Corp","granted_year":2024,"tags":["aerospace","ai_ml","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11919658/starship-payload-bay"}
{"patent_number":"US 12043450","title":"How to Make Waste-Free Plastic Grocery Bags on a Roll","summary":"A design for plastic grocery bags on a roll that eliminates leftover scrap material during manufacturing while allowing users to easily tear off and open handles.","holder":"Inteplast Group Corp","granted_year":2024,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12043450/starship-radiation-protection"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48750","title":"How Surgical Robots Create Working Space Inside the Body","summary":"A surgical tool that expands inside a patient to create a stable, open workspace, allowing doctors to perform complex procedures using two independently controlled instruments.","holder":"Scimed Life Systems Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48750/cftr-modulator-screening"}
{"patent_number":"US RE50045","title":"How Mobile Devices Automatically Manage Data Retransmission Errors","summary":"A method for mobile devices to efficiently track and fix data transmission errors by mathematically assigning ID tags to recurring data packets.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co Ltd","granted_year":2024,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE50045/vacuum-insulated-tumbler-quencher"}
{"patent_number":"US D670286","title":"The Design of the Original Apple iPhone","summary":"This is a design patent protecting the specific visual appearance and physical shape of a portable electronic device, commonly recognized as the iPhone.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/D670286/iphone-4-4s-design"}
{"patent_number":"US 4031893","title":"How Auto-Injectors Adjust Their Dose Using a Simple Spacer","summary":"A 1977 invention for auto-injectors that uses a physical spacer to adjust the amount of medicine inside the device before it is fired.","holder":"Survival Technology Inc","granted_year":1977,"tags":["biotech","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4031893/epipen-autoinjector-kaplan"}
{"patent_number":"US 10185946","title":"How Banks Attach Extra Transaction Details Using Shortened Web Links","summary":"A system for banks to send extra payment details, like invoices or receipts, by embedding a short web link inside standard financial transaction messages.","holder":"Fiserv Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["finance","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10185946/square-cash-app"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49995","title":"How Trampoline Hook Elements Prevent Strap Wear","summary":"A design for a trampoline hook that separates the two ends of a support strap to prevent them from rubbing together and wearing out.","holder":"Bellicon AG","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49995/google-meet"}
{"patent_number":"US 4063048","title":"How Early Cochlear Implants Used Digital Signals to Restore Hearing","summary":"A 1977 patent describing an electronic device that converts sound into digital pulses to stimulate the auditory nerve, bypassing a damaged inner ear.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1977,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4063048/cochlear-implant-hearing"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49912","title":"How Rohm Designs Compact Semiconductor Packages for Better Heat Management","summary":"A semiconductor packaging design by Rohm that arranges multiple chips and specific lead terminals to optimize space and thermal performance in electronic devices.","holder":"Rohm Co Ltd","granted_year":2024,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49912/rotomolded-cooler"}
{"patent_number":"US 10025401","title":"How Stylus Ring Electrodes Detect Pen Tilt and Orientation","summary":"Apple's patent for a stylus design that uses specific ring-shaped sensors to accurately measure the angle and tilt of a pen against a touchscreen.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10025401/apple-watch-digital-crown"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45254","title":"How Servers Automatically Connect Users Based on Mutual Friend Lists","summary":"A method for servers to automatically create secure communication links between two users only if they have both added each other to their respective contact or buddy lists.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45254/google-docs"}
{"patent_number":"US 11932418","title":"How Airport Vehicles Automatically Park Safely Next to Airplanes","summary":"A smart navigation system that helps airport service vehicles like catering trucks park safely at aircraft doors by identifying targets and avoiding restricted zones.","holder":"TLD EUROPE","granted_year":2024,"tags":["automotive","aerospace","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11932418/starship-propellant-transfer"}
{"patent_number":"US 12442345","title":"How an Auxiliary Controller Manages Supplemental Fuel Injection","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2025,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12442345/raptor-mass-production"}
{"patent_number":"US 9602875","title":"How TV Receivers Remind You to Return from Commercial Breaks","summary":"A system for television receivers that detects when you change channels during a commercial break and automatically prompts you to return to your original show before the ads end.","holder":"EchoStar UK Holdings Ltd","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9602875/netflix-preview-autoplay"}
{"patent_number":"US 9602605","title":"How Facebook's Share Button Works Across Different Websites","summary":"A patent describing how a social network can pull content from an outside website and share it with friends based on specific user-selected settings.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9602605/facebook-stories"}
{"patent_number":"US 8769558","title":"How Devices Track Offline Ad Watching and Share Media Recommendations","summary":"A system for tracking which ads a user watches in downloaded video files while offline and reporting that data back to publishers once the device reconnects to the internet.","holder":"Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","gaming"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8769558/netflix-adaptive-streaming"}
{"patent_number":"US 5973252","title":"How Real-Time Pitch Correction and Auto-Tune Technology Works","summary":"A method for detecting the pitch of a musical note and adjusting it to a target frequency in real time using auto-correlation.","holder":"Auburn Audio Technologies Inc","granted_year":1999,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5973252/auto-tune-pitch-correction"}
{"patent_number":"US 7740842","title":"How to Keep High-Concentration Antibody Medicines Stable in Liquid Form","summary":"Novartis's patent describes a specific liquid recipe for keeping high concentrations of E25 anti-IgE antibodies stable and usable for medical injections.","holder":"Novartis AG","granted_year":2010,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7740842/herceptin-adjuvant-therapy"}
{"patent_number":"US 3541541","title":"How Douglas Engelbart Invented the Computer Mouse","summary":"The 1970 patent for the X-Y position indicator, better known as the computer mouse, which allowed users to move a cursor across a screen for the first time.","holder":"Stanford Research Institute","granted_year":1970,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3541541/computer-mouse-input-device"}
{"patent_number":"US 11853535","title":"How Apple Devices Securely Display Digital Passes and Tickets","summary":"A system for securely displaying digital tickets or account codes on a screen only after verifying the user's identity, and automatically hiding them once used or if time runs out.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11853535/vision-pro-hand-gesture-recognition"}
{"patent_number":"US 5595721","title":"Using Radioactive Antibodies to Treat B-Cell Lymphoma","summary":"A method for treating B-cell lymphoma by using radioactive antibodies to target cancer cells without destroying the patient's bone marrow.","holder":"Coulter Pharmaceutical Inc","granted_year":1997,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5595721/pcr-thermal-cycler"}
{"patent_number":"US 12354567","title":"How Foldable Screens Use Electrochromic Layers to Improve Color and Contrast","summary":"A method for foldable display panels to adjust their light-filtering properties using electrochromic layers that change color or opacity based on whether the screen is stretched or folded.","holder":"HKC Co Ltd","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12354567/sea-level-raptor"}
{"patent_number":"US 5559942","title":"How Digital Sticky Notes Work Inside Computer Programs","summary":"A 1993 Apple patent for attaching digital sticky notes to documents so they move and behave like regular text or images within an application.","holder":"Apple Computer Inc","granted_year":1996,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5559942/mac-os-menu-bar"}
{"patent_number":"US 12321234","title":"How to Save Memory Power by Grouping Error-Correction Data","summary":"A method for memory controllers to reduce power consumption by fetching multiple sets of error-checking data in a single memory row access instead of one-by-one.","holder":"Rambus Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12321234/raptor-2"}
{"patent_number":"US 12310123","title":"How TSMC Makes Advanced Silicon-Based Light Sensors","summary":"A manufacturing process for high-performance light sensors that use alternating doped regions within a silicon-on-insulator structure to improve detection efficiency.","holder":"Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSMC Ltd","granted_year":2025,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12310123/raptor-1"}
{"patent_number":"US 2717437","title":"How George de Mestral Invented Velcro","summary":"A 1952 patent describing the creation of a hook-and-loop fastener by weaving synthetic loops into fabric and cutting them to create tiny, grippy hooks.","holder":"Velcro SA","granted_year":1955,"tags":["mechanical","materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2717437/velcro-hook-and-loop"}
{"patent_number":"US 12299012","title":"How to Map Physical Locations to Human-Friendly Web Addresses","summary":"A system that assigns easy-to-read web domain names to specific geographic areas on a map, making it easier to search, own, and trade location-based digital data.","holder":"Unl Network BV","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12299012/superdraco-engines"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48492","title":"How to Build Thin, Flat Light-Focusing Panels","summary":"A design for a thin, flat light-guiding panel that uses tiny built-in lenses and notches to turn trapped light into a focused, directional beam.","holder":"S V V Tech Innovations Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48492/learning-thermostat"}
{"patent_number":"US 3733309","title":"How Plastic Soda Bottles Are Made Stronger Using Stretched Molecules","summary":"A 1970s invention that describes how to make lightweight, clear plastic bottles strong enough to hold carbonated drinks without exploding.","holder":"EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co","granted_year":1973,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3733309/pet-plastic-bottle"}
{"patent_number":"US 12145678","title":"How Bicycle Racks Keep Their Lights Visible While Moving","summary":"A bicycle rack that keeps its lights pointed backward whether the rack is folded up against the car or lowered to carry bikes.","holder":"Kuat Innovations LLC","granted_year":2024,"tags":["automotive","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12145678/falcon-heavy"}
{"patent_number":"US 9154532","title":"How Websites Get Paid for Referring Video Traffic","summary":"A method for tracking which website sent a user to a video stream so the referring site can be paid for the advertisement shown.","holder":"Zaron Remote LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9154532/netflix-original-content-recommendation"}
{"patent_number":"US 12244567","title":"How to Monitor Secure Government Computer Networks Automatically","summary":"A system that automatically collects, organizes, and displays security data from highly secure government networks to help administrators spot potential threats or performance issues.","holder":"CDW LLC","granted_year":2025,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12244567/spacex-philosophy"}
{"patent_number":"US 3322485","title":"How Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) Were Invented","summary":"This 1962 patent describes the first practical way to use organic liquid crystals to create a display that scatters light when an electric current is applied.","holder":"RCA Corp","granted_year":1967,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3322485/lcd-liquid-crystal-display"}
{"patent_number":"US 12217035","title":"How to Safely Shut Down Microservices Without Breaking Apps","summary":"A method for shutting down parts of a software system one by one by mapping active requests to specific services, ensuring no tasks are interrupted during updates.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12217035/vision-pro-spatial-photos-videos"}
{"patent_number":"US 12211234","title":"How Computers Track the Position and Angle of Multiple Objects","summary":"A method for using multiple cameras to track the exact location and orientation of many similar objects in a 3D space, even when they overlap.","holder":"Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["ai_ml","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12211234/rapid-iterative-development"}
{"patent_number":"US 12453456","title":"How Dishwasher Racks Use Articulating Skis to Glide Smoothly","summary":"A mechanical assembly for dishwasher racks that uses a pivoting ski foot to help the rack slide over obstacles or transitions without getting stuck.","holder":"Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12453456/raptor-evolution"}
{"patent_number":"US 5002952","title":"How to Make Hard-to-Absorb Medicines Easier for the Body to Use","summary":"A method for mixing specific chemical compounds with surfactants to help the body absorb them more effectively.","holder":"Green Cross Corp Japan","granted_year":1991,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5002952/duragesic-fentanyl-patch"}
{"patent_number":"US 3789409","title":"How Passive Satellite Navigation Works Without Sending Signals","summary":"A 1970s system for finding your location on Earth by listening to satellite signals without ever having to transmit a signal yourself.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1974,"tags":["aerospace","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789409/gps-satellite-navigation"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49538","title":"How Samsung Makes Better Transistor Gates Using Two-Layer Metal Stacks","summary":"A design for a transistor gate electrode that uses a two-layer metal structure to improve electrical performance and reliability in modern microchips.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co Ltd","granted_year":2023,"tags":["semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49538/instant-pot-multi-cooker"}
{"patent_number":"US 3585356","title":"How the Modern Waterbed Works","summary":"A 1971 patent describing a liquid-filled, heated furniture support designed to cradle human bodies without letting them touch the bottom of the container.","holder":"Innerspace Environments Inc","granted_year":1971,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3585356/waterbed-liquid-support"}
{"patent_number":"US 11878818","title":"How Tiny Water-Powered Thrusters Steer Small Satellites","summary":"A method for building microscopic water-based rocket engines that use heat to push water through tiny nozzles to steer small satellites in space.","holder":"Purdue Research Foundation","granted_year":2024,"tags":["aerospace","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11878818/starlink-maritime"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49480","title":"How Smart Light Networks Coordinate Without a Central Controller","summary":"A system where individual smart lights talk to each other to make lighting decisions based on sensors, rather than relying on a single master computer.","holder":"Ideal Industries Lighting LLC","granted_year":2023,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49480/google-assistant"}
{"patent_number":"US 12112345","title":"How Software Automatically Filters Employee Survey Results Based on Management Roles","summary":"A system that automatically restricts who can see specific employee survey results by mapping organizational reporting lines through a digital object graph.","holder":"People Center Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12112345/starship-production-line"}
{"patent_number":"US 5920316","title":"How the Windows Taskbar Manages Open Programs","summary":"Microsoft's 1999 patent defines the mechanics of the Windows taskbar, allowing users to track open programs and manage window layouts through a persistent interface element.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":1999,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5920316/windows-explorer-tree-view"}
{"patent_number":"US 7296016","title":"How Search Engines Personalize Results Based on Your Browsing History","summary":"Google's patent for narrowing down search results by prioritizing websites that match your personal interests and past browsing habits.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2007,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7296016/bing-msn-search"}
{"patent_number":"US 7596761","title":"How Apple's Navigation Bar Manages App Screens","summary":"A method for navigating between different screens in a music app using a fixed bar that shows where you are, where you came from, and a shortcut to the player.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2009,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7596761/os-x-dashboard-widgets"}
{"patent_number":"US 12101428","title":"How One Phone Can Remotely Control Another When Nearby","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12101428/vision-pro-foveated-rendering"}
{"patent_number":"US 10157378","title":"How Square Prepares Digital Tabs for Customers Before They Arrive","summary":"A system that lets merchants create a digital customer tab before a guest arrives, using reservation data to pre-load preferences and payment info for a faster checkout.","holder":"Square Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10157378/stripe-connect"}
{"patent_number":"US 8972477","title":"How Servers Prepare Web Pages for You to Read Offline","summary":"A method for a remote server to process a website in two different ways simultaneously: one for live viewing and one optimized for later offline access.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8972477/amazon-aurora-database"}
{"patent_number":"US 2026082","title":"How the Board Game Monopoly Works","summary":"The 1935 patent for the board game Monopoly, covering the layout of spaces and the rules for moving tokens around a track to buy and trade property.","holder":"Parker Brothers Inc","granted_year":1935,"tags":["gaming"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2026082/monopoly-board-game"}
{"patent_number":"US 5574018","title":"Using Vitamin B12 to Help Proteins Survive the Human Digestive System","summary":"A method for attaching therapeutic proteins to Vitamin B12 so they can be absorbed through the gut instead of being injected.","holder":"Amgen Inc","granted_year":1996,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5574018/herceptin-trastuzumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 4147780","title":"Chemical Compounds for Fighting Bacterial and Yeast Infections","summary":"A 1977 patent for a specific class of amino-phosphonous acid chemicals designed to act as antibiotics against bacteria and yeast.","holder":"Ciba Geigy Corp","granted_year":1979,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4147780/timoptic-timolol"}
{"patent_number":"US 12277890","title":"How to Fix Color Uniformity in Digital Screens Using Math","summary":"A method for smoothing out color and brightness inconsistencies across a display screen by mathematically adjusting pixels based on their distance from a reference point.","holder":"Kunshan Yunyinggu Electronic Technology Co Ltd","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12277890/kestrel-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 8060616","title":"How Cloud Storage Providers Automatically Connect Files to Content Delivery Networks","summary":"A system that lets website owners use a single button in their storage dashboard to automatically distribute their files across a global network of servers for faster loading.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2011,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ecommerce","cloud_computing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8060616/amazon-s3-simple-storage-service"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49280","title":"A Custom-Built Protein to Block TGF-beta Signaling in Disease","summary":"A laboratory-engineered protein designed to soak up excess TGF-beta molecules, which could help treat conditions like cancer and fibrosis where these signals are overactive.","holder":"University of Texas System","granted_year":2022,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49280/smart-ring-health-tracker"}
{"patent_number":"US 12255678","title":"How Wireless Radios Automatically Adjust to Avoid Signal Overload","summary":"A method for wireless devices to automatically rearrange their internal signal-processing components when incoming radio signals are too strong and threaten to overwhelm the hardware.","holder":"Silicon Laboratories Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12255678/falcon-1"}
{"patent_number":"US 3671542","title":"How Stephanie Kwolek Invented the Liquid Crystal Solution for Kevlar","summary":"A 1969 chemical discovery describing a specialized liquid mixture that allows for the creation of incredibly strong, high-performance synthetic fibers.","holder":"EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co","granted_year":1972,"tags":["materials","mechanical","chemical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3671542/kevlar-aramid-fiber"}
{"patent_number":"US 3057356","title":"The First Implantable Cardiac Pacemaker","summary":"Wilson Greatbatch's 1960 patent for the first successful implantable heart pacemaker that used a battery to regulate heartbeat.","holder":"Wilson Greatbatch Technologies Inc","granted_year":1962,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3057356/implantable-cardiac-pacemaker"}
{"patent_number":"US 9216996","title":"Gilead's Chemical Compounds for Treating HIV Infections","summary":"This patent covers specific chemical structures designed to block HIV from replicating in human cells, providing a foundation for new antiviral medications.","holder":"Gilead Sciences Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9216996/genvoya-elvitegravir-cobicistat-taf-ftc"}
{"patent_number":"US RE50690","title":"How Recessed Wall Wash Lights Reduce Glare Using Angled Lenses","summary":"A specialized recessed light fixture design that uses an angled lens and a unique kicker reflector to wash walls with light while minimizing direct glare for people in the room.","holder":"USAI LLC","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE50690/sonicare-toothbrush"}
{"patent_number":"US 11449194","title":"How Smartphones Let You Rearrange and Organize Your Home Screen Icons","summary":"Apple's patent describes the specific software logic used to let users drag, drop, and rearrange app icons on a touchscreen by entering a special 'jiggle' mode.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11449194/spatial-audio-with-dynamic-head-tracking"}
{"patent_number":"US 2266401","title":"How Pulse Code Modulation Digitizes Analog Signals","summary":"A foundational 1938 patent describing how to convert continuous sound waves into a stream of digital numbers for transmission.","holder":"International Standard Electric Corp ","granted_year":1941,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2266401/pcm-pulse-code-modulation-reeves"}
{"patent_number":"US 3927193","title":"Using Radioactive Antibodies to Find Tumors Inside the Body","summary":"A 1973 method for finding cancer tumors by injecting patients with radioactive antibodies that attach to tumor-specific proteins, allowing doctors to scan for their location.","holder":"F Hoffmann La Roche AG","granted_year":1975,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3927193/ivermectin"}
{"patent_number":"US 9075783","title":"How Phones Use Your Voice History to Fix Your Typing","summary":"Apple's patent for a system that improves text autocorrection by using a database of words the user has previously spoken into their device.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9075783/alexa-voice-service"}
{"patent_number":"US 7343566","title":"How Computers Automatically Manage Temporary Pop-up Windows","summary":"A method for computer systems to automatically display, fade out, and close temporary windows based on timers or system events without requiring user interaction.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2008,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7343566/os-x-dock"}
{"patent_number":"US 11521601","title":"How AI Cleans Up Irrelevant Topics in Recorded Phone Calls","summary":"A system that automatically identifies and removes 'noisy' or irrelevant topics from call center transcripts by analyzing how consistently and broadly those words appear.","holder":"Invoca Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11521601/stylegan"}
{"patent_number":"US 6883201","title":"How the iRobot Roomba Automatically Cleans Floors Without Falling Down Stairs","summary":"A 2002 patent describing an autonomous floor-cleaning robot that uses sensors to navigate rooms, avoid cliffs like stairs, and sweep debris into a removable bin.","holder":"iRobot Corp","granted_year":2005,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6883201/roomba-autonomous-vacuum"}
{"patent_number":"US 8957079","title":"How Ibrutinib-like Molecules Block Cancer-Causing Proteins","summary":"A chemical design for molecules that permanently latch onto and disable a specific protein called Btk, which is often responsible for the growth of certain blood cancers.","holder":"Pharmacyclics LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8957079/pomalyst-pomalidomide"}
{"patent_number":"US 12100000","title":"How Digital Wallets Pull Data From Multiple Sources for Payments","summary":"A system that lets a digital wallet gather and combine account information from different companies to help a user complete a payment transaction.","holder":"Paymentus Corp","granted_year":2024,"tags":["finance","software","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12100000/starship-mars-edl"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45559","title":"How Phones Use Motion Sensors to Change Screen Orientation and Views","summary":"A patent describing how mobile devices use sensors to detect movement, allowing the screen to rotate or scroll through pages based on how you tilt or roll the device.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45559/cover-flow"}
{"patent_number":"US 11429864","title":"Making Neural Networks Faster by Skipping Unnecessary Calculations","summary":"A method to speed up AI training by keeping data sparse, meaning it ignores zeros to save memory and processing power during both forward and backward passes.","holder":"Moffett International Co Ltd Hong Kong","granted_year":2022,"tags":["ai_ml","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11429864/dlss-deep-learning-super-sampling"}
{"patent_number":"US 11170293","title":"How AI Systems Learn to Predict and Act Simultaneously","summary":"A method for training AI models that combines supervised learning for prediction with reinforcement learning for decision-making in a single, coordinated system.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2021,"tags":["ai_ml","software","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11170293/alphago-policy-and-value-networks"}
{"patent_number":"US 3711262","title":"How Corning Invented Modern Fiber Optic Cables","summary":"A 1970 method for creating glass fibers that carry light over long distances by layering glass inside a tube and drawing it into a thin, solid strand.","holder":"Corning Glass Works","granted_year":1973,"tags":["telecommunications","materials","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3711262/optical-fiber-waveguide"}
{"patent_number":"US 11794927","title":"How Boeing 3D Prints Strong Lightweight Spacecraft Panels","summary":"A method for printing a single-piece, high-strength spacecraft panel using 3D printing to create complex internal trusses that eliminate the need for bolts or welds.","holder":"Boeing Co","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11794927/starship-life-support-system"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48965","title":"How to Stop Transistors from Wearing Out in Radio Frequency Chips","summary":"A method for extending the lifespan of silicon-on-insulator transistors by using a special sink to drain away charge that causes gate oxide breakdown.","holder":"PSemi Corp","granted_year":2022,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48965/google-play-store"}
{"patent_number":"US 4136359","title":"How Wozniak Made the Apple II Display Color Graphics","summary":"Steve Wozniak's 1977 patent for a circuit that allowed a home computer to display stable, sharp color graphics on a standard television screen.","holder":"Apple Computer Inc","granted_year":1979,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4136359/apple-ii-personal-computer"}
{"patent_number":"US 7801772","title":"How Online Stores Automatically Block Illegal Alcohol and Tobacco Deliveries","summary":"A system that checks if your online order of alcohol or tobacco is legal to deliver at your chosen time based on local laws.","holder":"IpVenture Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["ecommerce","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7801772/amazon-recommendations"}
{"patent_number":"US 10108619","title":"How Streaming Services Automatically Build Custom Radio Stations","summary":"A method for streaming services to create custom music radio stations by analyzing genre percentages and artist relationships to pick the best songs.","holder":"Gracenote Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10108619/microsoft-edge-browser"}
{"patent_number":"US 11124318","title":"How a Host Spacecraft Refuels Another Satellite Without Using Its Fuel Tank","summary":"A system where a host satellite carries and attaches small, non-propelled fuel modules to other satellites, feeding propellant directly into their engines to bypass damaged or empty onboard storage.","holder":"Northrop Grumman Systems Corp","granted_year":2021,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11124318/starship-belly-flop-maneuver"}
{"patent_number":"US 7877330","title":"How to Buy Digital Media Once and Get Multiple Formats","summary":"A system that lets you pay for a digital file once and download it in different formats from various providers without paying again.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2011,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7877330/kindle-e-reader"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48925","title":"How Printers Manage Power States and Sleep Timers","summary":"A method for printers to intelligently decide whether to reset their sleep timer based on the type of network activity they encounter.","holder":"Canon Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48925/wrist-worn-activity-tracker"}
{"patent_number":"US 9934408","title":"How a Local Server Decides to Save or Degrade Digital Content","summary":"A system that checks if incoming digital files are authentic, fake, or unknown, and then either saves them, rejects them, or lowers their quality accordingly.","holder":"Wistaria Trading Ltd","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9934408/windows-information-protection"}
{"patent_number":"US 11501192","title":"How to Automatically Tune Machine Learning Settings Using Smart Math","summary":"A system that uses advanced statistical modeling to automatically find the best settings for complex machine learning models, saving engineers from manual trial and error.","holder":"University of Toronto","granted_year":2022,"tags":["ai_ml","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11501192/alphafold-protein-structure-prediction"}
{"patent_number":"US 4756529","title":"How the Koosh Ball's Design Makes It Easy to Catch","summary":"A patent for a ball made of hundreds of soft, rubbery strings that collapse on impact to make catching easy for small hands.","holder":"OddzOn Products Inc","granted_year":1988,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4756529/koosh-ball-stillinger"}
{"patent_number":"US 9154561","title":"How Apps Automatically Connect Friends Based on Their Current Location","summary":"A system that automatically invites people to a group chat when they enter a specific geographic area defined by a friend's mobile device.","holder":"AOL Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9154561/facebook-pages"}
{"patent_number":"US 9276922","title":"How to Securely Pass Data Packets Within a Trusted Network","summary":"A method for tagging data packets with verified properties so that internal network nodes can trust the data without re-verifying it themselves.","holder":"Palo Alto Research Center Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9276922/facebook-safety-check"}
{"patent_number":"US 8069204","title":"How Apps Fetch Data in the Background While You Are Offline","summary":"A method for mobile devices to store web content for offline viewing and automatically fetch new updates in the background once a wireless connection is restored.","holder":"Twintech EU LLC","granted_year":2011,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8069204/azure-cloud-platform"}
{"patent_number":"US 6302230","title":"How Self-Balancing Vehicles Warn Users Before They Tip Over","summary":"A safety system for self-balancing vehicles that monitors how much 'room' the machine has left to accelerate before it loses its ability to stay upright.","holder":"Deka Products LP","granted_year":2001,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6302230/segway-personal-transporter"}
{"patent_number":"US 5754176","title":"How Interactive Pop-up Help Windows Work in Computer Interfaces","summary":"A 1995 patent describing how computer interfaces can automatically show helpful, rich-text pop-up windows when a user hovers their mouse over an icon or button.","holder":"AST Research Inc","granted_year":1998,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5754176/windows-taskbar"}
{"patent_number":"US 11645473","title":"How AI Predicts Who Will Speak Next in a Conversation","summary":"IBM's patent describes a system that uses neural networks to analyze speech patterns and intentions to predict which person will talk next in a conversation.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11645473/palm-pathways-language-model"}
{"patent_number":"US 9699159","title":"How Wearable Devices Act as Secure Bridges for Transactions","summary":"A system where a wearable device acts as a secure middleman between your phone and a payment terminal or electronic lock to verify your identity and complete transactions.","holder":"OLogN Technologies AG","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9699159/microsoft-teams"}
{"patent_number":"US 11059609","title":"How Rocket Lab Secures Satellites Inside Their Launch Dispensers","summary":"A mechanical system that allows engineers to tighten and secure a satellite inside a launch container from the outside after the door is already closed.","holder":"Rocket Lab USA Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11059609/starlink-inter-satellite-laser-links"}
{"patent_number":"US 4357215","title":"How Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes Are Made","summary":"A foundational 1982 method for creating the materials used in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries by removing ions at low temperatures.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1982,"tags":["consumer_electronics","energy","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4357215/lithium-ion-cathode-goodenough"}
{"patent_number":"US RE47420","title":"How Chips Save Power by Managing Individual Parts Separately","summary":"A method for computer chips to save energy by monitoring how busy specific internal parts are and adjusting their power and speed individually rather than as a whole.","holder":"Advanced Micro Devices Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE47420/google-translate"}
{"patent_number":"US RE49412","title":"How a Pitcher Uses Removable Rulers to Measure Beverage Ingredients","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2023,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE49412/strain-and-recovery-tracking"}
{"patent_number":"US 3489148","title":"How Disposable Diapers Keep Skin Dry Using Porous Plastic Sheets","summary":"A 1970 patent by Procter and Gamble describing a specialized plastic top layer for diapers that allows liquid to pass through while keeping the baby's skin feeling dry.","holder":"Procter and Gamble Co","granted_year":1970,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3489148/disposable-diaper-topsheet"}
{"patent_number":"US 11814186","title":"How Jet Engines Use Heat to Automatically Adjust Airflow","summary":"A GE patent for a jet engine component that changes shape based on temperature to automatically control how much cooling air flows into the engine core.","holder":"General Electric Co","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11814186/starship-lunar-lander-hls"}
{"patent_number":"US 9830146","title":"How Software Developers Keep Track of API Versions Automatically","summary":"A system that automatically tags software building blocks with version data to prevent developers from accidentally breaking code when updating operating systems.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9830146/visual-studio-code"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48596","title":"How Web Browsers Create Fluid Animations Without Reloading Pages","summary":"A method for web browsers to render smooth, real-time animations by using a downloaded engine that calculates transitions on the fly instead of refreshing the entire page.","holder":"Intel Corp","granted_year":2021,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48596/nest-protect-smoke-co-detector"}
{"patent_number":"US 12060178","title":"How to Make Carbonated Shampoo Using Chemical Reactions","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12060178/starship-crew-configuration"}
{"patent_number":"US 2780765","title":"How the First Practical Silicon Solar Cell Works","summary":"A 1954 invention by Bell Labs researchers that created the first silicon-based solar cell capable of converting sunlight into enough electricity to power everyday devices.","holder":"Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc","granted_year":1957,"tags":["energy","semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2780765/solar-cell-photovoltaic"}
{"patent_number":"US 11753188","title":"How Satellites Use Split Thrusters to Reach Orbit Faster","summary":"A method for satellites with electric engines to manage their power usage by staggering when they fire thrusters, allowing them to reach their final orbit more quickly.","holder":"Boeing Co","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11753188/direct-to-cell-starlink"}
{"patent_number":"US 4549302","title":"How Modems Use Guard Time to Switch Between Data and Commands","summary":"This patent describes a method for modems to safely switch from sending data to accepting commands without accidentally triggering that switch while transmitting normal files.","holder":"Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc","granted_year":1985,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4549302/hayes-modem-escape-sequence"}
{"patent_number":"US 12266789","title":"How to Make Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Last Longer Using Polymer Coatings","summary":"A new way to coat sulfur battery cores with a special polymer to prevent them from degrading, helping them hold a charge for more cycles.","holder":"Seoul National University R&DB Foundation","granted_year":2025,"tags":["energy","materials","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12266789/merlin-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 10212148","title":"How Online Systems Verify Your Identity Using External Data","summary":"A system for verifying user identity and payment details in an online environment by pulling data from external sources and generating virtual payment tokens.","holder":"Mbr Innovations LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ecommerce","finance","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10212148/touch-id"}
{"patent_number":"US 11488063","title":"How AI Helps Pilots Talk to Flight Management Systems","summary":"A system that uses artificial intelligence to understand pilot requests and automatically trigger the right flight data or software services.","holder":"Honeywell International Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["aerospace","ai_ml","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11488063/chinchilla-scaling-laws"}
{"patent_number":"US RE38800","title":"How to Take 3D Pictures Inside Human Tissue Using Near-Infrared Light","summary":"A system that uses flexible fiber optic cables to map the inside of complex body parts by shining light through them and measuring how it scatters.","holder":"Research Foundation of the State University of New York","granted_year":2005,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE38800/digital-video-recorder-dvr"}
{"patent_number":"US 12233456","title":"How to Improve 3D Printing Using Cold Spray Metal Deposition","summary":"A method for perfecting metal 3D printing by analyzing how spray angles affect material quality and adjusting the printer's path to fix errors.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2025,"tags":["mechanical","aerospace","manufacturing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12233456/mars-colonial-transporter-architecture"}
{"patent_number":"US 11975868","title":"How Aircraft Systems Detect Mechanical Wear by Comparing Real-Time Performance","summary":"A system that monitors aircraft parts by comparing their actual physical movement against a computer simulation to spot mechanical degradation or performance delays.","holder":"Textron Innovations Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11975868/starship-point-to-point-earth-transport"}
{"patent_number":"US 10928980","title":"How Apple's Interface Switches Between Music Playlists and Menus","summary":"A method for navigating through a stack of music playlists on a touchscreen or dial, which automatically shifts to a menu view when you reach the end of the list.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10928980/ios-widgets-on-home-screen"}
{"patent_number":"US 10525078","title":"How to Make Stable Solid Dialysis Powder with Less Odor","summary":"A specialized solid powder mixture used to create dialysis fluid that stays stable, smells less like vinegar, and keeps acetate levels within a precise, safe range.","holder":"Tomita Pharmaceutical Co Ltd","granted_year":2020,"tags":["biotech","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10525078/trikafta-elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48406","title":"How Vehicles Send Data Without Revealing Who Is Driving","summary":"A system that separates a driver's personal identity from vehicle performance data by sending them to a server in separate, disconnected communication sessions.","holder":"Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems Co Ltd","granted_year":2021,"tags":["telecommunications","automotive","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48406/cftr-corrector-compounds"}
{"patent_number":"US 9021535","title":"How Cable Networks Manage Virtual Ownership of Digital Movies","summary":"A system for cable providers to let users 'own' digital movies on a server instead of buying physical discs, allowing the provider to update that content remotely.","holder":"Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9021535/netflix-user-profiles"}
{"patent_number":"US 12464567","title":"How Satellites Sync Timing for Faster 5G Internet Connections","summary":"A method for terminal devices to calculate precise timing offsets when connecting to 5G satellite networks, reducing the need for constant data updates from base stations.","holder":"Lockheed Martin Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["telecommunications","aerospace","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12464567/raptor-future"}
{"patent_number":"US 5110802","title":"Using Synthetic DNA Fragments to Block HIV Replication","summary":"A 1987 patent describing a specific synthetic DNA molecule designed to stop the HIV virus from replicating by blocking a key part of its genetic code.","holder":"City of Hope","granted_year":1992,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5110802/crixivan-indinavir"}
{"patent_number":"US 10543427","title":"How Game Controllers Change Button Functions Using Plug-in Accessories","summary":"A system for game controllers that automatically changes what a button does when you physically attach a hardware accessory to the controller.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10543427/joy-con-motion-controls"}
{"patent_number":"US 8843528","title":"How Social Networks Automatically Create Groups Based on Time and Place","summary":"Google's patent describes a system that automatically groups social media users together based on where they are or when they are posting, allowing for instant, context-aware content sharing.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2014,"tags":["software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8843528/facebook-groups"}
{"patent_number":"US 10204358","title":"How Referral-Based Text Message Marketing Systems Work","summary":"A system that tracks web browsing to send personalized text message offers to users, incentivizing them to share those offers with friends to grow a subscriber database.","holder":"Zeta Global Corp","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10204358/shopify-payments"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48232","title":"Using Cordless Phones to Send Voice Commands to Smart Home Devices","summary":"A method for letting a cordless phone handset send voice commands to smart home appliances over the same signal path used for regular phone calls.","holder":"Panasonic Intellectual Property Corp of America","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48232/video-doorbell"}
{"patent_number":"US 6901559","title":"How Handheld Devices Organize Recently Used Files and Contacts","summary":"A 2000-era Microsoft patent for showing a 'Recent' category on handheld devices, allowing users to interact with recent items exactly like they would with any other file.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":2005,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6901559/microsoft-office-ribbon-ui"}
{"patent_number":"US 1948384","title":"How Ernest Lawrence Invented the Cyclotron Particle Accelerator","summary":"This 1934 patent describes the cyclotron, a machine that uses magnetic and electric fields to whip particles into high speeds for scientific research.","holder":"Research Corp","granted_year":1934,"tags":["semiconductors","energy","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1948384/cyclotron-lawrence"}
{"patent_number":"US 10732795","title":"How Messaging Apps Quickly Share Photos and Camera Previews","summary":"Apple's patent describes a way to quickly open a camera or photo gallery directly inside a messaging app so you can attach media without leaving your conversation.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10732795/ios-dark-mode"}
{"patent_number":"US 2292387","title":"Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil's Frequency Hopping Secret Communication System","summary":"A 1942 patent for a radio-controlled torpedo guidance system that used synchronized player piano rolls to hop between frequencies, preventing enemies from jamming the signal.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1942,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical","aerospace"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2292387/hedy-lamarr-frequency-hopping"}
{"patent_number":"US 3293513","title":"How the First Infrared LED Was Invented","summary":"Texas Instruments' 1962 patent for the first practical semiconductor diode that emits infrared light when electricity passes through it.","holder":"Texas Instruments Inc","granted_year":1966,"tags":["semiconductors","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3293513/infrared-led-biard-pittman"}
{"patent_number":"US RE47935","title":"How Digital Audio Compression Saves Space by Copying Frequencies","summary":"A method for shrinking audio files by only saving the lower-pitched sounds and using clever math to reconstruct the higher-pitched sounds from them.","holder":"Dolby International AB","granted_year":2020,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE47935/google-chrome-browser"}
{"patent_number":"US 8710041","title":"Using Purified Fish Oil Derivatives to Lower Triglycerides Alongside Statins","summary":"A medical treatment method using a specific high-dose, purified EPA supplement to lower triglycerides in patients already taking statin medication.","holder":"Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd","granted_year":2014,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8710041/imbruvica-ibrutinib-formulation"}
{"patent_number":"US 10579225","title":"How Devices Pair Automatically by Scanning Patterns with a Camera","summary":"A method for pairing two electronic devices by having one device use its camera to scan a visual pattern displayed on the other device's screen.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10579225/apple-fitness"}
{"patent_number":"US 9098533","title":"How Voice Commands Help Computers Find Objects in Pictures and Videos","summary":"A method for using voice commands to tell a computer which object in a photo or video you want to search for, allowing it to automatically isolate that object and perform a visual search.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9098533/amazon-kinesis"}
{"patent_number":"US 11609640","title":"How Apple's Emoji Search Interface Automatically Adjusts and Filters Results","summary":"A method for managing a dynamic emoji search interface that swaps keyboards and filters emoji variations based on specific user criteria.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11609640/stage-manager"}
{"patent_number":"US 223898","title":"How Thomas Edison Invented the Practical Incandescent Light Bulb","summary":"Thomas Edison's 1880 patent for a carbon-filament electric lamp that made indoor lighting reliable and commercially viable for the first time.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1880,"tags":["energy","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/223898/edison-incandescent-lamp"}
{"patent_number":"US 9398340","title":"How Cable Systems Automatically Filter Ads for On-Demand Content","summary":"A system that checks if a cable provider is authorized and their account is active before letting them insert ads into on-demand videos.","holder":"Canoe Ventures LLC","granted_year":2016,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9398340/netflix-skip-intro"}
{"patent_number":"US 2230654","title":"The Discovery of Teflon","summary":"This 1941 patent describes the creation of polytetrafluoroethylene, a slippery, heat-resistant plastic discovered by accident that became known as Teflon.","holder":"KINETIC CHEMICALS Inc","granted_year":1941,"tags":["materials","mechanical","aerospace","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2230654/teflon-ptfe-polymer"}
{"patent_number":"US 2682235","title":"Buckminster Fuller's Geodesic Dome Building Design","summary":"A structural design for a spherical building made of interlocking triangular frames that distribute weight efficiently to create large, stable, and lightweight spaces.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1954,"tags":["mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2682235/geodesic-dome-fuller"}
{"patent_number":"US 8356005","title":"How Devices Automatically Tag and Monetize Real-World Events","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8356005/facebook-photo-tagging"}
{"patent_number":"US 4492385","title":"How Modern Rollerblades Became Adjustable and Interchangeable","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1985,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4492385/inline-skates-rollerblade-olson"}
{"patent_number":"US 3997676","title":"How Cup Noodles Are Designed to Cook Perfectly","summary":"A 1976 patent describing the specific shape, density, and placement of dehydrated noodles inside a cup to ensure they cook evenly and quickly when hot water is added.","holder":"Nissin Shokuhin KK","granted_year":1976,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3997676/cup-noodles-instant-ramen-ando"}
{"patent_number":"US 3614954","title":"How the First Automatic Implantable Defibrillator Works","summary":"A 1970 invention by Medtronic that monitors heart rhythms and automatically delivers an electric shock to restart the heart if it detects a dangerous malfunction.","holder":"Medtronic Inc","granted_year":1971,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3614954/implantable-defibrillator-mirowski"}
{"patent_number":"US 12031028","title":"How LG Chem Makes Plastic Films That Block UV Light","summary":"A specialized plastic film made of alternating chemical segments that blocks harmful ultraviolet light while remaining perfectly clear.","holder":"LG Chem Ltd","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12031028/starship-eclss"}
{"patent_number":"US 9723108","title":"How Software Packages Create Independent Windows for Web Content","summary":"A system for creating small, independent software windows that fetch and display specific web content outside of a standard web browser.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9723108/facebook-portal-smart-display"}
{"patent_number":"US 10210146","title":"How Microsoft Word Suggests Research Content While You Write","summary":"A system that automatically fetches and suggests relevant research data and outlines directly inside word processors or note-taking apps based on what you are currently writing.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10210146/fluent-design-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 9075661","title":"How Cloud Systems Automatically Assign Virtual Machines to Servers","summary":"A method for cloud services to automatically choose the best server for a task by filtering out impossible options and then ranking the remaining ones.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9075661/hyper-v-virtualization"}
{"patent_number":"US 9037656","title":"How a Server Aggregates Comments from Different Websites About One File","summary":"A system that collects comments or data from multiple websites about a single photo or video and bundles them together to display on your device.","holder":"Google Technology Holdings LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9037656/facebook-live-video"}
{"patent_number":"US 2742437","title":"How Eugene Houdry Invented the Modern Catalytic Converter","summary":"A 1952 patent for a durable, thin-film catalyst structure that allows gases to flow freely over reactive surfaces, forming the foundation for modern vehicle exhaust systems.","holder":"Oxy Catalyst Inc","granted_year":1956,"tags":["automotive","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2742437/catalytic-converter-houdry"}
{"patent_number":"US 3102230","title":"The Invention of the Modern Field-Effect Transistor","summary":"This 1960 patent describes the fundamental structure of the MOSFET, the tiny electronic switch that powers every modern computer processor.","holder":"Bell Telephone Laboratories Inc","granted_year":1963,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3102230/mosfet-field-effect-transistor"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48399","title":"How to Make Electric Motors Run Smoother and Last Longer","summary":"A design for electric motor armatures that uses a specific ratio of winding slots to commutator bars to reduce electrical sparking and improve motor efficiency.","holder":"Black and Decker Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48399/action-camera-waterproof-housing"}
{"patent_number":"US 12189012","title":"Removing Radio Interference from Portable MRI Scans","summary":"A method to clean up MRI images by using external sensors to detect and subtract outside radio interference, allowing portable scanners to work outside shielded rooms.","holder":"General Hospital Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","medical_devices","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12189012/eva-suit"}
{"patent_number":"US 10140638","title":"How Cloud Services Automatically Switch Providers When One Fails","summary":"A system that uses conversational AI to understand your reliability needs and automatically switches your cloud service to a backup provider if your current one goes down.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2018,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10140638/airbnb-review-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 8204793","title":"How Phones Use Photos to Buy or Research Products","summary":"A method for using a smartphone camera to photograph a product and send that image to a remote server to trigger a purchase or retrieve product information.","holder":"Wounder GmbH LLC","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8204793/fulfillment-by-amazon-fba"}
{"patent_number":"US 10108910","title":"How Mobile Apps Connect Drivers to Real-Time Parking Spots","summary":"A system where a parking server uses a mobile carrier's authentication to help drivers find, track, and reserve parking spots in real-time.","holder":"Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10108910/airbnb-booking-platform"}
{"patent_number":"US 2487400","title":"How Earl Tupper Invented the Airtight Plastic Food Container","summary":"A 1947 patent for a flexible plastic container with a unique, airtight lid that seals by pressing down on the center, creating the foundation for Tupperware.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1949,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2487400/tupperware-airtight-seal"}
{"patent_number":"US 3388314","title":"Gordon Gould's Early Concepts for High-Frequency Radiation Devices","summary":"A 1968 patent by Gordon Gould describing methods to generate and amplify radiation at frequencies exceeding visible light, building on his foundational laser work.","holder":"Control Data Corp","granted_year":1968,"tags":["semiconductors","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3388314/laser-gordon-gould"}
{"patent_number":"US 3723796","title":"How a Single Coil Powers Multiple Motor Armatures Simultaneously","summary":"A 1973 design for an electric motor that uses a single central coil to power several separate armatures arranged in a circle.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1973,"tags":["mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3723796/mri-cancer-tissue-detection"}
{"patent_number":"US 10427804","title":"How to Launch Spacecraft Using Giant Cannons Instead of Rockets","summary":"A method for launching space vehicles into orbit using high-speed impulsive forces like cannons, precisely timed to rendezvous with existing satellites.","holder":"Quicklaunch Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10427804/starship-stainless-steel-construction"}
{"patent_number":"US 2988237","title":"How George Devol Invented the First Industrial Robot Arm","summary":"The 1954 patent for the Unimate, the first digitally controlled robotic arm that could be programmed to move objects in a factory.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1961,"tags":["mechanical","automotive","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2988237/unimate-industrial-robot-devol"}
{"patent_number":"US 10311112","title":"How to Search Through Long Videos Using a Compressed Visual Timeline","summary":"A method for searching large collections of video or image data by condensing them into a single, scrollable visual strip that triggers automated searches as you move a slider.","holder":"Zorroa Corp","granted_year":2019,"tags":["software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10311112/github-acquisition-integration"}
{"patent_number":"US 9888087","title":"How Uber Updates App Features for Specific Groups of Users","summary":"A system that automatically changes how an app looks or behaves for some users based on their location or device, while leaving other users' apps unchanged.","holder":"Uber Technologies Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9888087/uber-pool"}
{"patent_number":"US 3678182","title":"How Early Television Systems Isolated Specific Colors for Special Effects","summary":"A 1971 circuit design that allowed television equipment to detect a specific color in a video signal, enabling the green-screen effects we see in modern weather forecasts and movies.","holder":"Philips Broadcast Equipment Corp","granted_year":1972,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3678182/chroma-key-green-screen"}
{"patent_number":"US 12332345","title":"How Vehicle Radar Systems Correct Phase Errors for Better Object Detection","summary":"A radar system for cars that switches between two modes with different pulse speeds to fix phase errors, helping the vehicle more accurately track the direction and speed of objects.","holder":"HL Klemove Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["automotive","telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12332345/raptor-3"}
{"patent_number":"US 3498798","title":"How Pringles Potato Chips Are Stacked and Packaged","summary":"A 1970 patent by Procter and Gamble describing the precise method for stacking uniform, saddle-shaped potato chips into a cylindrical container to prevent breakage.","holder":"Procter and Gamble Co","granted_year":1970,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3498798/pringles-stackable-chips"}
{"patent_number":"US 2168726","title":"Frank Whittle's Early Jet Engine Design","summary":"Frank Whittle's 1937 patent for an aircraft propulsion system using a gas turbine, which laid the foundation for modern jet engines.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1939,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2168726/jet-engine-whittle"}
{"patent_number":"US 3138743","title":"How Jack Kilby Invented the First Integrated Circuit","summary":"Texas Instruments' 1959 patent for the first integrated circuit, which combined transistors and resistors on a single piece of semiconductor material.","holder":"Texas Instruments Inc","granted_year":1964,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3138743/kilby-monolithic-integrated-circuit"}
{"patent_number":"US 4531203","title":"How Flash Memory Cells Use an Erase Gate to Clear Data","summary":"This 1985 patent describes the foundational structure of flash memory, introducing an 'erase gate' that allows data to be electrically wiped from a memory cell.","holder":"Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co Ltd","granted_year":1985,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4531203/nand-flash-memory"}
{"patent_number":"US 9949013","title":"How Wireless Earbuds Detect Hand Gestures Using Invisible Light or Sound","summary":"A system for wireless earbuds that uses pulses of infrared light or ultrasound to detect hand movements near the ear, allowing users to control devices without touching them.","holder":"Bragi GmbH","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9949013/airpods-charging-case"}
{"patent_number":"US 8702514","title":"How Nintendo's Wii U GamePad Controller Attachment Works","summary":"A patent describing a modular gaming controller system where a tablet-like screen can be snapped into a larger frame with physical grips and buttons.","holder":"Nintendo Co Ltd","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8702514/wii-balance-board"}
{"patent_number":"US 10853731","title":"How Software Automatically Checks for Configuration Errors in Complex Systems","summary":"A method for keeping large-scale computer systems consistent by automatically checking if new or removed parts break established configuration rules.","holder":"Oracle International Corp","granted_year":2020,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10853731/core-ml-on-device-machine-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 10521248","title":"How to Interact with Background Apps While Using Another App","summary":"A method for controlling background applications directly through a visual window inside the app you are currently using.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co Ltd","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10521248/swiftui"}
{"patent_number":"US 12398901","title":"How Air Conditioners Use Radio Signals to Locate Your Remote Control","summary":"A system that helps an air conditioner remote find its own location inside a building by comparing radio signal strengths from multiple AC units against its last known position.","holder":"Mitsubishi Electric Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","ai_ml","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12398901/raptor-thrust-to-weight"}
{"patent_number":"US D618677","title":"The Design of the Original iPhone 3G","summary":"A design patent protecting the specific visual appearance and shape of the iPhone 3G as it appeared in 2008.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/D618677/original-iphone-design"}
{"patent_number":"US 12387890","title":"How Medium Voltage Power Switches Safely Direct Electricity","summary":"A mechanical system for medium voltage power grids that uses a rotating contact and a series of levers to safely switch electricity between lines and ground.","holder":"ABB Schweiz AG","granted_year":2025,"tags":["energy","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12387890/raptor-reliability"}
{"patent_number":"US 7530029","title":"How Software Interfaces Shrink to Save Screen Space","summary":"A method for automatically shrinking a navigation sidebar into a slim icon-based strip while maintaining access to full features through a temporary pop-up menu.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":2009,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7530029/xbox-360-achievements-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 8249948","title":"How Amazon Created a Marketplace for Recommendation Algorithms","summary":"A system that lets website owners rent recommendation algorithms from third-party developers, with a built-in payment structure that rewards developers based on how well their algorithms perform.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["ecommerce","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8249948/facebook-like-button"}
{"patent_number":"US 10357559","title":"How to Make Anthrax Vaccines That Survive Freezing","summary":"A method for protecting sensitive anthrax vaccines from damage during freezing and thawing by using specific sugars and additives during the drying process.","holder":"Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10357559/luxturna-voretigene-neparvovec"}
{"patent_number":"US 3191596","title":"How Dr. Forrest Bird's Mechanical Respirator Controls Patient Breathing","summary":"A 1965 patent describing a mechanical ventilator that automatically switches between inhaling and exhaling based on pressure levels in a patient's airway.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1965,"tags":["mechanical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3191596/bird-respirator-ventilator"}
{"patent_number":"US 11827373","title":"How Boeing Shortens Engine Exhaust Fairings to Save Weight","summary":"A design for aircraft engine exhaust systems that allows the protective fairing behind the engine to be shorter, reducing weight and drag.","holder":"Boeing Co","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11827373/starship-tanker-variant"}
{"patent_number":"US 1102653","title":"Robert Goddard's Early Design for Liquid-Fueled Rocket Engines","summary":"A foundational 1914 patent by Robert Goddard detailing the basic mechanical structure of a rocket engine using liquid fuel.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1914,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1102653/liquid-fuel-rocket-goddard"}
{"patent_number":"US 2911759","title":"How the Float Glass Process Makes Perfectly Flat Window Panes","summary":"This 1954 patent describes the float glass process, a method for creating high-quality, perfectly flat glass by floating molten glass on a bath of liquid metal.","holder":"Pilkington Brothers Ltd","granted_year":1959,"tags":["mechanical","materials","automotive","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2911759/float-glass-pilkington"}
{"patent_number":"US 9741006","title":"Managing Who Can Do What in Complex Business Workflows","summary":"A system that uses two separate, configurable matrices to strictly control which users can view specific data or perform specific actions within a business process based on their assigned roles.","holder":"Oracle International Corp","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","enterprise_software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9741006/amazon-go-just-walk-out"}
{"patent_number":"US 12288901","title":"How a Battery Automatically Disconnects Itself During Overheating","summary":"A safety system for battery packs that uses a heat-sensitive material to physically break the electrical connection between cells if they get too hot, preventing thermal runaway.","holder":"SAFT Societe des Accumulateurs Fixes et de Traction SA","granted_year":2025,"tags":["energy","mechanical","automotive","aerospace"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12288901/draco-thrusters"}
{"patent_number":"US 821393","title":"How the Wright Brothers Invented Modern Airplane Control","summary":"The foundational patent for the first successful powered, heavier-than-air flying machine that could be controlled in flight.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1906,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/821393/wright-brothers-flying-machine"}
{"patent_number":"US 2708722","title":"How Wang An Invented the Magnetic Pulse Memory Core","summary":"A 1949 invention by An Wang that used magnetic cores to store and transfer binary data, forming the backbone of early computer memory.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1955,"tags":["semiconductors","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2708722/magnetic-core-memory-wang"}
{"patent_number":"US 2541851","title":"How to Make Silly Putty Using Silicone and Zinc","summary":"A 1944 chemical process for turning liquid silicone oil into a bouncy, stretchable, putty-like material by adding boron compounds and zinc hydroxide.","holder":"General Electric Co","granted_year":1951,"tags":["materials","consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2541851/silly-putty-bouncing-silicone"}
{"patent_number":"US 10138293","title":"How Roche Engineers Antibodies to Target Two Different Diseases Simultaneously","summary":"A method for creating a custom-engineered antibody that can grab onto two different targets at once, designed to help the immune system fight complex diseases.","holder":"Hoffmann La Roche Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10138293/opdivo-nivolumab"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45786","title":"How Nielsen Tracks What You Listen to in Your Car","summary":"A system for recording audio in a car and transferring that data to a portable device, like a key fob, which then uploads the information to a central server.","holder":"Nielsen Co US LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45786/gmail"}
{"patent_number":"US 12486789","title":"How Rondo Energy Stores Electricity as High-Temperature Industrial Heat","summary":"A system that converts cheap renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat for factories by using two stages of thermal storage units that can charge and discharge independently.","holder":"Rondo Energy Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["energy","mechanical","industrial_manufacturing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12486789/spacex-structures-philosophy"}
{"patent_number":"US 11188196","title":"Using a Phone Display as a Visual Beacon Based on Activity","summary":"Apple's patent describes a device that changes its screen lighting behavior, such as pulsing or strobing, based on a user's heart rate or body temperature.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11188196/app-library"}
{"patent_number":"US 10626109","title":"New Chemical Compounds for Protecting Crops from Fungal Diseases","summary":"A patent describing a specific family of chemical compounds designed to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi that damage agricultural crops.","holder":"Bayer CropScience AG","granted_year":2020,"tags":["biotech","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10626109/symdeko-tezacaftor-ivacaftor"}
{"patent_number":"US 9661085","title":"Managing External Network Hardware as if It Were Inside the Switch","summary":"A method for managing external network service hardware by treating it as part of the main switch's internal system using a virtual connection.","holder":"Brocade Communications Systems LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9661085/facebook-audience-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 6824780","title":"How Genentech Created Antibodies to Target Prostate Cancer Cells","summary":"A patent describing specific antibodies that latch onto and kill cancer cells expressing the PSCA protein, effectively turning the body's immune-targeting tools into cancer-fighting weapons.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2004,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6824780/avastin-dosing"}
{"patent_number":"US 2929804","title":"How Spandex Elastic Fibers Are Chemically Engineered","summary":"DuPont's 1960 patent for a stretchy, durable synthetic fiber made from segmented polymers, which became the foundation for modern Spandex.","holder":"EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co","granted_year":1960,"tags":["materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2929804/spandex-lycra-elastic-fiber"}
{"patent_number":"US 8496208","title":"How Spacecraft Use Layered Nets to Stop Orbital Debris","summary":"A system using multiple layers of specialized fiber nets with varying densities to catch and break up space junk before it hits a satellite.","holder":"Alliant Techsystems Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8496208/grid-fins-for-rocket-control"}
{"patent_number":"US 3501586","title":"How James Russell Invented the Digital Optical Disc","summary":"A 1966 invention that replaced physical needles on vinyl records with a laser beam reading digital data from a spinning disc.","holder":"Battelle Development Corp","granted_year":1970,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3501586/optical-digital-recording-russell"}
{"patent_number":"US 5443036","title":"How to Exercise Your Cat Using a Laser Pointer","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1995,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5443036/laser-pointer-cat-exercise"}
{"patent_number":"US 10210529","title":"Delivering Targeted Ads and Digital Content to Remote Kiosks","summary":"A method for sending digital content and personalized advertisements to remote kiosks by combining scheduled data pushes with real-time requests.","holder":"Mediaport Entertainment Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10210529/shopify-app-store"}
{"patent_number":"US 12123456","title":"How to Build Stronger Modular Floating Docks Using Internal Channels","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2024,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12123456/starbase-manufacturing-facility"}
{"patent_number":"US 2741146","title":"How Leo Fender's Tremolo Bridge Changes Guitar Pitch","summary":"A mechanical bridge system for electric guitars that allows players to temporarily change the tension and pitch of all strings simultaneously using a manual lever.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1956,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2741146/fender-stratocaster-tremolo"}
{"patent_number":"US 12343456","title":"How Smart Air Conditioners Target and Disinfect High-Touch Surfaces","summary":"A system that uses infrared sensors to track where people touch furniture and then directs disinfecting air flows specifically to those high-contact spots.","holder":"Mitsubishi Electric Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12343456/raptor-vacuum"}
{"patent_number":"US 7503526","title":"A Rotating Space Station for Catching and Launching Cargo","summary":"A patent for a rotating space station that uses long, extendable cables to catch and release cargo payloads while orbiting a planet.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2009,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7503526/supersonic-retropropulsion"}
{"patent_number":"US RE47150","title":"How Bayer's Engineered Antibodies Help Blood Clotting","summary":"This patent describes specific engineered antibodies designed to block a protein that prevents blood clotting, potentially helping people with bleeding disorders.","holder":"Bayer Healthcare LLC","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE47150/cosentyx-secukinumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 9264471","title":"How Digital Media Streams Are Automatically Tagged and Organized","summary":"A method for embedding standardized labels directly into digital video or audio streams so that devices can automatically identify and extract specific segments of content.","holder":"Google Technology Holdings LLC","granted_year":2016,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9264471/netflix-download-for-offline"}
{"patent_number":"US 7993644","title":"Using Antibodies to Target Tissue Factor Without Stopping Blood Clotting","summary":"A patent describing specific antibodies that attach to a protein called tissue factor without interfering with the body's natural blood-clotting process.","holder":"Purdue Pharma LP","granted_year":2011,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7993644/stelara-ustekinumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 10981678","title":"How to Rent Out Space on Satellites for Different Customers","summary":"A system for managing a fleet of satellites so multiple customers can share the same hardware to run their own specific space-based tasks.","holder":"Loft Orbital Solutions Inc","granted_year":2021,"tags":["aerospace","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10981678/starlink-satellite-design"}
{"patent_number":"US 12012230","title":"How Aircraft Engine Oil Is Drained and Checked Automatically","summary":"A specialized tool on an extendable arm that connects to an airplane to drain engine fluid and test its quality in real-time.","holder":"Safran Aircraft Engines SAS","granted_year":2024,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12012230/starship-isru-in-situ-resource-utilization"}
{"patent_number":"US 9792375","title":"How Websites Can Sell Items from Other Sites Without Redirecting Users","summary":"A method for a website to display and process purchases for items listed on a completely different website, allowing users to buy products without ever leaving the page they are currently browsing.","holder":"PayPal Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["ecommerce","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9792375/facebook-privacy-checkup"}
{"patent_number":"US 447918","title":"How Almon Strowger Invented the Automatic Telephone Switch","summary":"An 1891 patent for an automatic telephone exchange that allowed callers to connect to each other without needing a human operator.","holder":"Almon B. Strowger","granted_year":1891,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/447918/strowger-automatic-telephone-exchange"}
{"patent_number":"US 12222345","title":"How Automated Microscopes Use Tags to Focus on Biological Samples","summary":"A system for automatically focusing and imaging biological samples on a substrate by using special reference marks called tags to guide the microscope's lens.","holder":"Bio Rad Laboratories Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["biotech","consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12222345/vertical-integration-at-starbase"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48183","title":"How a Specific Eye Drop Formula Treats Glaucoma","summary":"A patent for a precise, low-concentration eye drop solution designed to lower eye pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.","holder":"Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd","granted_year":2020,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48183/trikafta-triple-combination"}
{"patent_number":"US 11945698","title":"How Mobile Cranes Power Their Upper Parts Using The Lower Base","summary":"A design for mobile construction cranes that moves the power generator to the base while keeping the control electronics separate and protected.","holder":"Liebherr Werk Biberach GmbH","granted_year":2024,"tags":["mechanical","automotive","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11945698/raptor-3-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 3789410","title":"How to Calculate Distance to a Radio Signal Using Two Antennas","summary":"A 1970s Navy system that calculates the distance to a radio-emitting target by measuring the tiny time and phase differences between signals arriving at two separate antennas.","holder":"US Department of Navy","granted_year":1974,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical","aerospace"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3789410/gps-timation-navigation"}
{"patent_number":"US 9210222","title":"How Websites Use Your Cookie Data to Show Targeted Ads","summary":"Adobe's patent describes a system where website administrators create custom rules to match a user's browser cookie data with specific advertisements or content.","holder":"Adobe Systems Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["software","ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9210222/facebook-login"}
{"patent_number":"US 9606820","title":"How to Make Software Debugging Consistent Using Object Finalization Control","summary":"A method for virtual machines to pause and precisely replay the cleanup of computer objects, ensuring that debugging logs match the original program execution exactly.","holder":"CA Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9606820/windows-subsystem-for-linux-wsl"}
{"patent_number":"US 10664744","title":"How Computers Use Memory Networks to Answer Questions","summary":"A method for AI to search through large amounts of stored information by repeatedly 'hopping' through memory to find the most relevant facts for answering a question.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10664744/watson-question-answering-system-deepqa"}
{"patent_number":"US 4810490","title":"How to Make Clear, Waterproof Sunscreen That Doesn't Feel Greasy","summary":"A 1989 patent for a transparent, water-resistant sunscreen formula that uses wood rosin to create a non-sticky, long-lasting protective film on the skin.","holder":"Carter Wallace Inc","granted_year":1989,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4810490/tpa-tissue-plasminogen-activator"}
{"patent_number":"US 8307004","title":"How Computers Safely Resume Interrupted Data Backups","summary":"A method for computers to pause a large data backup and resume exactly where they left off without restarting the entire process from scratch.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8307004/amazon-dynamodb"}
{"patent_number":"US 7836050","title":"How Search Engines Rank Images Using User Ratings","summary":"A system that improves image search results by combining how well an image matches a search term with how highly users have rated that image elsewhere.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":2010,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7836050/bing-search-ranking"}
{"patent_number":"US 10266282","title":"How Rocket Rings Help Boosters Land Safely","summary":"Blue Origin's patent for a ring-shaped structure on a rocket that helps control airflow during descent and assists in separating rocket stages.","holder":"Blue Origin LLC","granted_year":2019,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10266282/crew-dragon-launch-escape-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 8862582","title":"How Computers Automatically Organize and Search Photos Using Contextual Data","summary":"A system for indexing images by attaching descriptive data to objects within them and adjusting search rankings based on how often a user searches for those specific items.","holder":"AT&T Intellectual Property I LP","granted_year":2014,"tags":["software","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8862582/amazon-redshift"}
{"patent_number":"US 6339142","title":"How Genentech Purifies Therapeutic Antibodies for Cancer Treatment","summary":"A method for refining mixtures of anti-HER2 antibodies to ensure that harmful acidic variants remain below 25 percent of the total composition.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2002,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6339142/rituxan-rituximab"}
{"patent_number":"US 9721254","title":"How Streaming Services Dynamically Insert Targeted Ads Into Videos","summary":"A method for streaming services to stitch personalized advertisements into video content by dynamically generating playlists that match the user's profile and internet speed.","holder":"Hulu LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9721254/uber-ride-hailing-platform"}
{"patent_number":"US 8606929","title":"How Network Providers Subcontract Data Processing Tasks","summary":"A method for internet service providers to bundle specific data processing tasks from many users and send them to a third party for efficient handling.","holder":"AT&T Intellectual Property I LP","granted_year":2013,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8606929/aws-lambda"}
{"patent_number":"US 5181252","title":"How Bose Prevents Noise-Canceling Headphones From Breaking During Loud Sounds","summary":"A 1993 Bose patent describing a physical design for noise-canceling headphones that prevents the speaker diaphragm from collapsing or popping out of place during intense audio pressure.","holder":"Bose Corp","granted_year":1993,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5181252/acoustic-noise-cancelling"}
{"patent_number":"US 10751416","title":"Using Antibodies to Block IL-26 for Treating Inflammatory Diseases","summary":"A patent for specific antibodies that block the protein IL-26 to help treat inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and Crohn's disease.","holder":"Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois CHUV","granted_year":2020,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10751416/tagrisso-osimertinib"}
{"patent_number":"US 12178901","title":"How Light-Activated Polymers Deliver Skin Care Ingredients","summary":"A chemical structure that holds onto skin-care ingredients like fragrances or cooling agents and releases them only when triggered by specific light conditions.","holder":"Conopco Inc","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12178901/dragon-xl"}
{"patent_number":"US 9744181","title":"How Gilead Stabilized the HIV Combination Pill Truvada","summary":"A patent detailing a stable, fixed-dose combination of two HIV drugs, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine, designed to prevent chemical breakdown in a single tablet.","holder":"Gilead Sciences Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9744181/harvoni-ledipasvir-sofosbuvir"}
{"patent_number":"US RE44685","title":"How Interactive Television Systems Send Applications Alongside Video Streams","summary":"A system for broadcasting interactive software applications alongside video programs so that a television or set-top box can run them in real-time.","holder":"OpenTV Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE44685/noise-cancelling-headphones"}
{"patent_number":"US 3987163","title":"How Polystyrene Sulfonate Helps Treat Dry Eye Symptoms","summary":"A 1975 patent for an eye drop solution that uses a specific polymer to lubricate and cushion the eye, especially for contact lens wearers.","holder":"Burton Parsons and Co Inc","granted_year":1976,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3987163/indomethacin"}
{"patent_number":"US 12409012","title":"A Modular Dental Tool for Holding Back Lips, Cheeks, and Tongue","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2025,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12409012/raptor-chamber-pressure"}
{"patent_number":"US 9073647","title":"A Modular Launch System with an Expandable Mast for Spacecraft","summary":"A spacecraft launch system that uses an expandable mast to connect a nose and tail, allowing it to carry modular payloads and land horizontally after releasing them.","holder":"Biosphere Aerospace LLC","granted_year":2015,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9073647/propulsive-landing-of-rocket-stages"}
{"patent_number":"US 2495429","title":"How Percy Spencer Invented the Microwave Oven","summary":"This 1945 patent describes the process of using concentrated microwave energy to cook food, the fundamental technology behind the modern microwave oven.","holder":"Raytheon Manufacturing Co","granted_year":1950,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2495429/microwave-oven-cooking"}
{"patent_number":"US 10176475","title":"How a Single Card Can Pay for Transit Using Loyalty Points","summary":"A system that lets one payment card handle both retail shopping and transit fares, automatically converting loyalty points between different geographic regions to cover travel costs.","holder":"American Express Travel Related Services Co Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","finance","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10176475/square-point-of-sale"}
{"patent_number":"US 11724824","title":"How Multiple Space Projectiles Can Assemble Themselves In Mid-Air","summary":"A system that launches several projectiles into the sky simultaneously and uses onboard controls to have them connect or transfer fuel while flying.","holder":"EnergeticxNet LLC","granted_year":2023,"tags":["aerospace"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11724824/starlink-v2-satellite"}
{"patent_number":"US 10350488","title":"A Tactile Mat to Keep VR Users From Walking Into Walls","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10350488/nintendo-switch"}
{"patent_number":"US 2620061","title":"How a Spring-Loaded Pocket Dispenser Works","summary":"A 1949 mechanical design for a pocket-sized container that uses a spring to push items like pills or candies to the top for easy access.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1952,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2620061/pez-dispenser"}
{"patent_number":"US 7225154","title":"How Digital Systems Pool Money from Many People for One Goal","summary":"A system that lets multiple people contribute small amounts of money toward a shared goal, only releasing the total funds to a recipient once specific conditions are met.","holder":"First Data Corp","granted_year":2007,"tags":["finance","ecommerce","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7225154/amazon-marketplace"}
{"patent_number":"US 10003680","title":"How Sony's Smart Glasses Share Content During Voice Calls","summary":"A patent for wearable smart glasses that let you see digital information overlaid on the real world and share that content with someone else during a phone call.","holder":"Sony Corp","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10003680/apple-pay"}
{"patent_number":"US 2744122","title":"The Chemical Discovery Behind the First Oral Contraceptive Pill","summary":"A 1952 patent for a synthetic hormone that became the active ingredient in the first effective oral contraceptive pill.","holder":"Syntex SA","granted_year":1956,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2744122/birth-control-pill-norethindrone"}
{"patent_number":"US 10565497","title":"How SK Hynix Builds Artificial Synapses for Brain-Like Computer Chips","summary":"A design for a tiny hardware component that mimics biological brain connections to help computers learn and process information like a human brain.","holder":"SK Hynix Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10565497/multi-turn-conversational-ai"}
{"patent_number":"US 3120606","title":"How the ENIAC Computer Processes Data Using Electronic Pulses","summary":"A foundational 1964 patent describing how the ENIAC computer used sequences of electronic pulses to store, read, and process numerical and qualitative data.","holder":"Sperry Rand Corp","granted_year":1964,"tags":["semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3120606/eniac-electronic-computer"}
{"patent_number":"US 11513606","title":"How Autonomous Air Taxis Use Hand Gestures and 3D Mapping","summary":"A system for operating air taxis that uses hand gestures for control and crowd-sourced 3D mapping to navigate urban environments.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2022,"tags":["aerospace","telecommunications","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11513606/universal-control"}
{"patent_number":"US 7297334","title":"How Genentech's Antibodies Stop Tumor Blood Vessel Growth","summary":"A Genentech patent for specific lab-made antibodies that block a protein called VEGF, effectively starving tumors of the blood supply they need to grow.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2007,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7297334/anti-cd20-antibody-therapy"}
{"patent_number":"US 9011851","title":"Using Antibodies to Block HER3 Proteins in Cancer Cells","summary":"A patent describing specific antibodies that bind to and block the HER3 protein, which is often used by cancer cells to grow and survive.","holder":"Max Planck Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Wissenschaften eV","granted_year":2015,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9011851/perjeta-pertuzumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 3778335","title":"How Chemically Strengthened Glass Works","summary":"A 1971 Corning patent describing a specific chemical recipe for glass that can be made incredibly tough by swapping small atoms in its surface for larger ones.","holder":"Corning Glass Works","granted_year":1973,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3778335/gorilla-glass-chemically-strengthened"}
{"patent_number":"US 12073418","title":"How Apps Can Help You Tweak Your Custom Makeup Colors","summary":"A system that uses smartphone camera calibration and color-mapping software to let users adjust the formula of their custom cosmetic products.","holder":"Shiseido Co Ltd","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12073418/starship-cargo-configuration"}
{"patent_number":"US 7807153","title":"How Antibodies Can Force Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct","summary":"Genentech's patent on specific antibodies that bind to the Apo-2 receptor to trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7807153/avastin-chemotherapy"}
{"patent_number":"US 8735372","title":"Treating Hepatitis C with Combination Drug Therapy","summary":"A Gilead Sciences patent detailing a method to treat Hepatitis C by combining a specific chemical compound with an NS5a inhibitor.","holder":"Gilead Pharmasset LLC","granted_year":2014,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8735372/sovaldi-sofosbuvir-composition"}
{"patent_number":"US 8372398","title":"How Specialized Nanobodies Block Blood Clotting Proteins","summary":"A patent describing specific, tiny antibody fragments designed to bind to and inhibit Von Willebrand Factor, a protein that triggers blood clotting.","holder":"Ablynx NV","granted_year":2013,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8372398/subcutaneous-herceptin"}
{"patent_number":"US 12508901","title":"How to Adapt Existing Motors to Power New Equipment","summary":"A mechanical adapter system that lets you connect an existing motor's spinning shaft to a new, secondary machine like a generator or pump.","holder":"TSI Products Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["mechanical","automotive","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12508901/spacex-software-philosophy"}
{"patent_number":"US 7750134","title":"Isolating Microbial Proteins That Regulate Cellular Protein Stability","summary":"This patent identifies specific genetic sequences from microbes that produce proteins capable of modifying SUMO, a key molecule that controls how other proteins behave inside cells.","holder":"Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute","granted_year":2010,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7750134/imbruvica-ibrutinib"}
{"patent_number":"US 7404202","title":"How External Hardware Keys Secure Digital Purchases and Downloads","summary":"A system using a physical hardware device to prove your identity to a server, allowing you to securely download and decrypt digital assets.","holder":"Line 6 Inc","granted_year":2008,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7404202/netflix-dvd-by-mail-queue"}
{"patent_number":"US 3351836","title":"How Intermittent Windshield Wipers Work","summary":"Robert Kearns' 1967 patent for the first electronic intermittent windshield wiper system that mimics the human eye's blinking motion.","holder":"TANN CO","granted_year":1967,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3351836/intermittent-windshield-wiper-kearns"}
{"patent_number":"US 3349949","title":"The Invention of the Modern Soda Can Pull-Tab","summary":"A 1965 design for a ring-shaped metal tab that makes it easy to pull open a tear strip on a beverage can.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1967,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3349949/pull-tab-pop-top-can"}
{"patent_number":"US 2514269","title":"How a Self-Watering Flowerpot Design Works","summary":"A 1947 patent for a flowerpot design that uses a built-in reservoir to keep plant soil consistently moist.","holder":"VINCENT J SEDLON","granted_year":1950,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2514269/streptomycin"}
{"patent_number":"US 12156789","title":"Standardizing Sizes for Adult Disposable Underwear","summary":"A system for organizing adult diapers into specific size groups based on precise mathematical ratios of length, waist, and hip measurements to ensure consistent fit across a product line.","holder":"Procter and Gamble Co","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12156789/crew-dragon"}
{"patent_number":"US 12420123","title":"How Drones Use Temperature Maps to Safely Start Controlled Fires","summary":"A system for drones to drop ignition balls for controlled burns while using thermal sensors to navigate away from dangerous heat and optimize fire patterns.","holder":"NuTech Ventures Inc","granted_year":2025,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12420123/raptor-efficiency"}
{"patent_number":"US 11511890","title":"How Drones Test Their Balance While Flying","summary":"A system for drones to shift their center of gravity during flight while simultaneously measuring how that change affects their stability and performance.","holder":"Honda Motor Co Ltd","granted_year":2022,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11511890/starlink-user-terminal-dishy"}
{"patent_number":"US 1342885","title":"How Edwin Armstrong Invented the Superheterodyne Radio Receiver","summary":"A foundational 1920 patent by Edwin Armstrong that describes the superheterodyne circuit, the technology that allowed radios to tune into specific stations clearly and reliably.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1920,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1342885/superheterodyne-radio-armstrong"}
{"patent_number":"US 8429011","title":"How Computers Automatically Target Ads Based on Trending Internet Memes","summary":"A system that finds trending internet topics, measures how fast they are spreading, and automatically places relevant advertisements on the web pages where those topics are being discussed.","holder":"Salesforce com Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["software","ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8429011/facebook-ad-targeting"}
{"patent_number":"US 174465","title":"Alexander Graham Bell's Patent for the Telephone","summary":"Alexander Graham Bell's 1876 patent describing the method and apparatus for transmitting vocal sounds telegraphically, effectively inventing the telephone.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1876,"tags":["telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/174465/bell-telephone"}
{"patent_number":"US 2988008","title":"How the Wankel Rotary Engine Works","summary":"A 1957 invention by Felix Wankel that replaces heavy, moving pistons with a triangular rotor spinning inside a chamber to create power.","holder":"WANKEL AND NSU MOTORENWERKE AG","granted_year":1961,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2988008/wankel-rotary-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 10800552","title":"A Solid-State Oxygen Thruster for Spacecraft Propulsion","summary":"A compact space thruster that generates thrust by electrically pulling oxygen ions out of a solid material using memristor-like switching behavior.","holder":"Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia","granted_year":2020,"tags":["aerospace","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10800552/starlink-satellite-constellation"}
{"patent_number":"US 2390636","title":"How Laszlo Biro Invented the Modern Ballpoint Pen","summary":"This 1945 patent describes the original ballpoint pen mechanism that uses a rotating sphere to distribute thick, quick-drying ink onto paper.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1945,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2390636/ballpoint-pen-biro"}
{"patent_number":"US 2768109","title":"How Super Glue Bonds Acidic Surfaces Like Wood","summary":"A 1954 method for using alcohol to help super glue stick to acidic surfaces like wood, which normally prevent the glue from hardening properly.","holder":"Eastman Kodak Co","granted_year":1956,"tags":["materials","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2768109/super-glue-cyanoacrylate"}
{"patent_number":"US 10618678","title":"How Satellites Use Thrusters to Balance Solar Panels","summary":"A design for a satellite that uses strategically placed thrusters to counteract the physical twisting force caused by sunlight hitting its solar panels.","holder":"Space Systems Loral LLC","granted_year":2020,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10618678/raptor-full-flow-staged-combustion-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 2820187","title":"How Early Numerical Control Systems Automated Industrial Milling Machines","summary":"A 1952 invention by John Parsons that used punched cards to automatically guide machine tools, effectively launching the era of computer-aided manufacturing.","holder":"Parsons Corp","granted_year":1958,"tags":["mechanical","manufacturing","aerospace","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2820187/numerical-control-machine-tool-parsons"}
{"patent_number":"US 1203495","title":"How William Coolidge Invented the Modern X-Ray Tube","summary":"A 1916 patent by William Coolidge for a high-vacuum X-ray tube that used a heated tungsten filament to control electron flow, replacing older, unreliable gas-filled tubes.","holder":"General Electric Co","granted_year":1916,"tags":["medical","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1203495/coolidge-x-ray-tube"}
{"patent_number":"US 3552770","title":"How Early Vehicle Airbag Safety Systems Work","summary":"A 1968 patent describing an early vehicle safety system that uses a rapidly inflating confinement to protect passengers during a collision.","holder":"Eaton Yale and Towne Inc","granted_year":1971,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3552770/automotive-airbag-safety-device"}
{"patent_number":"US 3043625","title":"How the Modern Three-Point Car Seatbelt Works","summary":"The foundational 1959 patent for the three-point seatbelt, which secures both the torso and lap to prevent injury during vehicle collisions.","holder":"Volvo AB","granted_year":1962,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3043625/three-point-seatbelt"}
{"patent_number":"US 6903756","title":"How Virtual Fitting Rooms Work for Online Shopping","summary":"A method for creating a virtual dressing room where a user's photo is combined with images of clothing from different websites to see how they look together.","holder":"Jarbridge Inc","granted_year":2005,"tags":["ecommerce","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6903756/expos-window-management"}
{"patent_number":"US RE46915","title":"How Remote Devices Prove They Have Not Been Tampered With","summary":"A system for a remote device to prove to a central server that its internal security processes are running correctly without exposing sensitive raw data.","holder":"Telit Automotive Solutions NV","granted_year":2018,"tags":["telecommunications","automotive","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46915/google-photos"}
{"patent_number":"US 1964911","title":"How the modern internal menstrual tampon was invented","summary":"Earle Haas's 1933 patent describes the first modern internal menstrual tampon, designed to be inserted into the vagina using a cardboard applicator.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1934,"tags":["consumer_electronics","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1964911/tampon-applicator-haas"}
{"patent_number":"US 3378274","title":"How the Snurfer Invented Modern Snowboarding","summary":"A 1966 patent for a single-board snow vehicle that allowed riders to stand sideways and steer using a rope, effectively creating the sport of snowboarding.","holder":"Brunswick Corp","granted_year":1968,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3378274/snowboard-snurfer-poppen"}
{"patent_number":"US 12086666","title":"How to Make Reusable Plastic SIM Card Holders","summary":"A design for a plastic card that allows users to pop out and snap back in different sizes of SIM cards without them falling out.","holder":"Covestro Deutschland AG","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12086666/starship-depot-variant"}
{"patent_number":"US 8889135","title":"How Dosing Humira for Rheumatoid Arthritis Works","summary":"This patent defines the specific 40mg biweekly injection schedule for the drug Humira to treat rheumatoid arthritis.","holder":"AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd","granted_year":2014,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8889135/humira-biosimilar-barrier"}
{"patent_number":"US RE46907","title":"Using Plant-Derived Chemicals and Metabolic Drugs to Fight Cancer","summary":"A medical patent describing a combination therapy that pairs specific plant-derived compounds with metabolic drugs to kill cancer cells more effectively than either could alone.","holder":"Johns Hopkins University","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46907/descovy-taf-ftc"}
{"patent_number":"US 1661058","title":"How the Theremin Makes Music Without Touching Anything","summary":"Leon Theremin's 1928 patent for an electronic musical instrument that generates sound based on the proximity of a performer's hands to metal antennas.","holder":"FIRM OF M J GOLDBERG und SOHNE","granted_year":1928,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1661058/theremin-leon-theremin"}
{"patent_number":"US 2089171","title":"How the Frying Pan Guitar Created the Electric Guitar","summary":"George Beauchamp's 1937 patent for the first commercially successful electric guitar, which used a magnetic pickup to turn string vibrations into electrical signals.","holder":"ELECTRO STRING INSTR CORP","granted_year":1937,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2089171/electric-guitar-frying-pan"}
{"patent_number":"US RE46290","title":"Using the Drug TIC10 to Treat Brain Cancer","summary":"A patent for using a specific small molecule drug called TIC10 to treat brain cancers like glioblastoma by triggering a natural cell-death process.","holder":"Penn State Research Foundation","granted_year":2017,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46290/tecfidera-dimethyl-fumarate"}
{"patent_number":"US 2012680","title":"How the First Modern Kitchen Garbage Disposal Was Invented","summary":"John W. Hammes' 1933 invention of a motorized grinding device that mounts under a kitchen sink to pulverize food waste into small particles for disposal through plumbing.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1935,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2012680/garbage-disposal-hammes"}
{"patent_number":"US 2776139","title":"How the Wiffle Ball Design Works","summary":"A 1954 patent for a lightweight, perforated plastic ball designed to curve easily when thrown, famously known as the Wiffle ball.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1957,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2776139/wiffle-ball-mullany"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45965","title":"How a Diverter Valve Switches Between Two Extruded Materials","summary":"A specialized valve that manages the flow of two different melted materials into a mold, allowing for precise switching and flushing during industrial manufacturing.","holder":"PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES LLC","granted_year":2016,"tags":["mechanical","manufacturing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45965/hero-camera-eis"}
{"patent_number":"US 3079728","title":"How the Hula Hoop Works","summary":"A 1963 patent for a lightweight, rigid plastic hoop designed to rotate around a human waist through rhythmic body movements.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1963,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3079728/hula-hoop-wham-o"}
{"patent_number":"US 12475678","title":"How Computers Automatically Spot Disaster Damage Using Different Types of Images","summary":"A method for comparing two different types of images—like satellite photos and drone footage—to automatically identify areas damaged by natural disasters.","holder":"Kakao Mobility Corp","granted_year":2025,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12475678/spacex-engine-philosophy"}
{"patent_number":"US 12167890","title":"How a Rectangular Laser Fiber Improves Skin Treatments","summary":"A laser skin treatment tool that uses a special rectangular fiber optic cable to deliver uniform, square-shaped beams from two different laser types at once.","holder":"BIOS Srl","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12167890/cargo-dragon"}
{"patent_number":"US 2817025","title":"How the First Wireless Television Remote Control Works","summary":"Robert Adler's 1957 invention of the Space Command remote, which used ultrasonic sound waves to control television functions without wires or batteries.","holder":"Zenith Radio Corp","granted_year":1957,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2817025/tv-remote-control-adler-zenith"}
{"patent_number":"US 3167440","title":"How Play-Doh Was Invented","summary":"The original 1965 patent for the soft, non-toxic modeling compound known as Play-Doh, detailing a specific mixture of flour, water, salt, and kerosene.","holder":"Rainbow Crafts Inc","granted_year":1965,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3167440/play-doh-modeling-compound"}
{"patent_number":"US 1994488","title":"Igor Sikorsky's Early Design for a Vertical Takeoff Aircraft","summary":"A 1935 patent by aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky detailing a mechanical configuration for an aircraft capable of direct vertical lift.","holder":"Sikorsky Aircraft Corp","granted_year":1935,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1994488/helicopter-sikorsky"}
{"patent_number":"US 2415012","title":"How the Slinky Toy Works","summary":"The original 1947 patent for the Slinky, a helical spring toy designed to walk down stairs through the transfer of energy.","holder":"James Industries Inc","granted_year":1947,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2415012/slinky-toy"}
{"patent_number":"US RE42346","title":"How Silicon Microphones Use Layers to Shrink Sound Sensors","summary":"A design for a tiny, silicon-based microphone that stacks a sound-sensing chip and an electronic processor chip together with an intermediate layer to save space.","holder":"Epcos Pte Ltd","granted_year":2011,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE42346/cyclone-vacuum-cleaner"}
{"patent_number":"US 1956350","title":"How Laurens Hammond Invented the Electric Organ","summary":"Laurens Hammond's 1934 patent for an electrical musical instrument that used spinning tone wheels to generate sound, forming the basis of the iconic Hammond organ.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1934,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1956350/hammond-organ"}
{"patent_number":"US 808897","title":"How Willis Carrier Invented the Modern Air Conditioner","summary":"Willis Carrier's 1906 patent for an apparatus to control humidity and temperature, forming the technical foundation for modern air conditioning systems.","holder":"Buffalo Forge Co","granted_year":1906,"tags":["mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/808897/air-conditioning-carrier"}
{"patent_number":"US 3055113","title":"Early Device for Tracking Objects with a Pen","summary":"This 1962 patent describes an early system for tracing the path of an object using a pen-like stylus that records its movement on a surface.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1962,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3055113/etch-a-sketch"}
{"patent_number":"US 1113371","title":"How TinkerToy's Original Wooden Construction Blocks Work","summary":"A 1914 patent for a modular toy system using wooden sticks and circular hubs with holes to build complex three-dimensional structures.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1914,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1113371/tinkertoy-pajeau"}
{"patent_number":"US 2982547","title":"How the First Modern Water Slide Was Designed","summary":"A 1960 patent for a water-based amusement structure featuring a sloped surface and a water supply system to create a sliding experience.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1961,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2982547/slip-n-slide-carrier"}
{"patent_number":"US 2370990","title":"How George Nissen Invented the Modern Trampoline","summary":"The 1945 patent for a 'tumbling device' that introduced the modern trampoline, using a flexible canvas bed stretched over a frame with springs to allow for high-bouncing acrobatics.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1945,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2370990/trampoline-nissen"}
{"patent_number":"US 3023824","title":"How Joseph-Armand Bombardier Designed the Modern Snowmobile","summary":"A 1962 patent by Joseph-Armand Bombardier describing a lightweight, engine-driven vehicle using an endless track system for travel over snow.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1962,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3023824/snowmobile-bombardier"}
{"patent_number":"US 1480914","title":"How the Modern Kitchen Blender Works","summary":"Stephen Poplawski's 1922 invention of the electric beverage mixer, which introduced the rotating blade at the base of a container to liquefy ingredients.","holder":"ARNOLD ELECTRIC Co","granted_year":1924,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1480914/blender-beverage-mixer-poplawski"}
{"patent_number":"US 8689253","title":"How Remote Servers Automatically Adjust Your TV Settings","summary":"A method for a remote server to automatically configure a TV's picture and sound settings by analyzing what other users with similar viewing habits prefer.","holder":"Sharp Laboratories of America Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8689253/netflix-recommendation-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 1781541","title":"How Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard Designed a Silent Refrigerator","summary":"A 1930 patent by Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard for a refrigerator that uses electromagnetic pumps instead of moving mechanical parts to circulate coolant.","holder":"Electrolux Servel Corp","granted_year":1930,"tags":["mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1781541/einstein-szilard-refrigerator"}
{"patent_number":"US 2442141","title":"How Andrew Moyer Learned to Mass-Produce Penicillin","summary":"This 1948 patent details a method for growing the mold Penicillium in large vats using a corn steep liquor medium, which enabled the mass production of life-saving antibiotics.","holder":"US Department of Agriculture USDA","granted_year":1948,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2442141/vitamin-b12-isolation"}
{"patent_number":"US 8495220","title":"How Cloud Storage Providers Automatically Connect Files to Content Delivery Networks","summary":"A system where a cloud storage provider detects when a website's files need faster delivery and automatically handles the setup with a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for the user.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8495220/amazon-cloudfront-streaming"}
{"patent_number":"US 12134567","title":"How to Make Better Ferrite Powder for Industrial Use","summary":"A specific recipe for creating highly spherical magnetic ferrite particles that mix easily into plastics without ruining the curing process.","holder":"Powdertech Co Ltd","granted_year":2024,"tags":["materials","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12134567/falcon-9-block-5"}
{"patent_number":"US 2189285","title":"How the View-Master 3D Image Viewer Works","summary":"A 1939 invention for a handheld device that uses two offset images to create the illusion of depth, famously known as the View-Master.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1940,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2189285/view-master-stereoscope"}
{"patent_number":"US 200521","title":"How Thomas Edison Improved Early Phonograph Recording","summary":"An 1878 patent by Thomas Edison detailing mechanical improvements to early sound recording devices to make them more reliable.","holder":"Thomas A. Edison","granted_year":1878,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/200521/phonograph-edison"}
{"patent_number":"US 2960558","title":"How the Modern Alkaline Battery Was Invented","summary":"A 1957 patent from Union Carbide that defined the construction of the long-lasting alkaline battery, replacing older zinc-carbon designs.","holder":"Union Carbide Corp","granted_year":1960,"tags":["energy","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2960558/alkaline-battery-dry-cell"}
{"patent_number":"US 9398104","title":"How Facebook Uses User Feedback to Improve Search Results","summary":"A method for improving search engine accuracy by letting users manually rate search results, then using those ratings to automatically adjust how the search algorithm ranks future results.","holder":"Facebook Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9398104/facebook-ads-manager"}
{"patent_number":"US 10152712","title":"How to Aggregate Transaction Notifications Using Secure Tokens","summary":"A method for a central server to collect and organize event notifications from different merchants using unique, secure tokens that prove the user's identity without sharing sensitive account details.","holder":"PayPal Inc","granted_year":2018,"tags":["fintech","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10152712/stripe-payment-processing-api"}
{"patent_number":"US 10402038","title":"Managing App Screens Across Multiple Displays Simultaneously","summary":"A system for keeping multiple screens or windows in a software application perfectly synced so that they all show the correct information at the same time.","holder":"Hand Held Products Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10402038/apple-news"}
{"patent_number":"US 7528115","title":"Improving Drug Delivery with Chemical Masks for Thiazolo-Pyrimidine Compounds","summary":"A patent describing modified chemical structures that act as dormant precursors, designed to be activated by the body to help treat viral infections like Hepatitis C.","holder":"Anadys Pharmaceuticals Inc","granted_year":2009,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7528115/eylea-aflibercept"}
{"patent_number":"US 8062633","title":"Using Bacteria to Kill Food-Poisoning Germs on Kitchen Surfaces","summary":"A natural cleaning solution using specific bacteria and a protein to stop the growth of dangerous Listeria bacteria on food processing equipment.","holder":"Universidad Austral de Chile","granted_year":2011,"tags":["biotech","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8062633/actemra-tocilizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48450","title":"How to Use Air-Gaps to Insulate High-Voltage Semiconductor Chips","summary":"A design for semiconductor chips that uses empty air-filled trenches to provide better electrical insulation for high-voltage transistors without needing complex filling materials.","holder":"Renesas Electronics Corp","granted_year":2021,"tags":["semiconductors","automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48450/android-operating-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 10318876","title":"How AI Systems Adjust Their Behavior Based on User Mood","summary":"A system that monitors human-AI interactions to build personality profiles and automatically adjust AI responses to improve communication quality.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10318876/neural-architecture-search-with-rl"}
{"patent_number":"US 10241750","title":"How to Trick Your Phone Into Muting Its Own Microphone","summary":"A hardware device that plugs into a phone's microphone jack to fool the system into thinking an external mic is attached, effectively silencing the internal microphone.","holder":"Columbia Network Security Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10241750/swift-programming-language"}
{"patent_number":"US 400664","title":"How Charles Hall Invented Modern Aluminum Production","summary":"This 1889 patent describes the Hall-Héroult process, which uses electricity to extract pure aluminum from its ore, making the metal affordable for everyone.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1889,"tags":["mechanical","energy","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/400664/hall-process-aluminum-smelting"}
{"patent_number":"US 1242872","title":"How Clarence Saunders Invented the Modern Self-Service Grocery Store","summary":"A 1917 patent for a store layout that allowed customers to walk through aisles and pick their own goods, replacing the traditional over-the-counter service model.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1917,"tags":["ecommerce","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1242872/self-service-grocery-store-saunders"}
{"patent_number":"US 2799449","title":"How Alan Turing Designed Early Computer Memory Systems","summary":"A 1951 patent by Alan Turing and colleagues describing methods for moving data between different storage types in early digital computers.","holder":"Nat Res Dev","granted_year":1957,"tags":["semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2799449/turing-computer-data-storage"}
{"patent_number":"US 2519859","title":"Ralph Teetor's Speed Control Device for Automobiles","summary":"A 1948 invention by Ralph Teetor that introduced the mechanical foundation for modern cruise control by creating a system to resist accelerator pedal movement at a set speed.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1950,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2519859/cruise-control-teetor"}
{"patent_number":"US 2187888","title":"How the 1940 Nachumsohn Cooking Apparatus Works","summary":"A 1940 patent for a cooking device designed to heat food efficiently using an enclosed chamber and specific heat distribution methods.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1940,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2187888/crock-pot-slow-cooker-naxon"}
{"patent_number":"US 11993444","title":"How to Build a Shock-Absorbing Shipping Box","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2024,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11993444/starship-mars-base-alpha"}
{"patent_number":"US 7596798","title":"How to Send Cable Internet Signals Over Wireless Links","summary":"A system that lets cable companies extend their internet service to remote homes using wireless radio signals instead of digging new underground cables.","holder":"Arcowv Wireless LLC","granted_year":2009,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7596798/netflix-streaming-service"}
{"patent_number":"US 1612267","title":"The Invention of the Modern Adhesive Bandage","summary":"A 1926 patent by Johnson and Johnson for the first mass-produced, sterile adhesive bandage, commonly known as the Band-Aid.","holder":"Johnson and Johnson","granted_year":1926,"tags":["biotech","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1612267/band-aid-adhesive-bandage"}
{"patent_number":"US 2546078","title":"How the Rogallo Flexible Wing Kite Works","summary":"A 1948 patent for a kite with a flexible, non-rigid wing that uses air pressure to maintain its shape during flight.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1951,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2546078/rogallo-wing-hang-glider"}
{"patent_number":"US 723325","title":"Leamon Souder's 1903 Design for a Spiral Escalator","summary":"A 1903 patent for a mechanical staircase that moves in a circular, spiraling path to transport people between floors.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1903,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/723325/escalator-moving-stairway"}
{"patent_number":"US 1505592","title":"How the Popsicle Was Invented by Accident","summary":"A 1924 patent for a frozen treat made by freezing flavored liquid around a wooden stick, commonly known today as a Popsicle.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1924,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1505592/popsicle-epperson"}
{"patent_number":"US 2956114","title":"How Ampex Invented Modern Video Recording on Magnetic Tape","summary":"This 1955 invention enabled the recording of high-frequency television signals onto magnetic tape, replacing the expensive and low-quality film recording methods of the era.","holder":"Ampex Corp","granted_year":1960,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2956114/videotape-recorder-ampex"}
{"patent_number":"US 1760820","title":"How Richard Drew Invented Modern Transparent Adhesive Tape","summary":"The 1930 patent for the first pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, which replaced messy glues and paper tapes with a convenient, clear, and sticky strip.","holder":"Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co","granted_year":1930,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1760820/scotch-tape-adhesive-drew"}
{"patent_number":"US 2133235","title":"How Glass Fibers Are Spun for Insulation","summary":"A 1933 invention by Games Slayter that describes the process of melting glass and blasting it into fine, flexible fibers to create insulation.","holder":"Owens Illinois Glass Co","granted_year":1938,"tags":["mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2133235/fiberglass-glass-wool-slayter"}
{"patent_number":"US 6266060","title":"How Browsers Automatically Choose Your Start Page Based on History","summary":"An IBM patent from 1998 that describes how a web browser can automatically pick which website to load first based on your past browsing habits.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2001,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6266060/windows-desktop"}
{"patent_number":"US RE36574","title":"How Early Video Games Synchronized Gameplay Over Modems","summary":"A 1998 patent describing a method to keep two remote video games in sync by exchanging command signals and timing codes over a modem connection.","holder":"MILTON HAROLD W","granted_year":2000,"tags":["consumer_electronics","gaming","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE36574/game-boy"}
{"patent_number":"US 1219881","title":"How Gideon Sundback Invented the Modern Zipper","summary":"The 1917 patent for the separable fastener that perfected the design of the modern zipper using interlocking teeth on two flexible tapes.","holder":"Hookless Fastener Co","granted_year":1917,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1219881/zipper-separable-fastener"}
{"patent_number":"US 468226","title":"How the Crown Cork Bottle Cap Changed Soda and Beer","summary":"William Painter's 1892 invention of the crown cork bottle cap, a simple metal disc with a crimped edge that provided an airtight, disposable seal for carbonated beverages.","holder":"William Painter","granted_year":1892,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/468226/bottle-cap-crown-cork-painter"}
{"patent_number":"US 2058761","title":"How Arnold Beckman Invented the Modern pH Meter","summary":"A 1936 invention by Arnold Beckman that created the first reliable, portable device for measuring the acidity of chemical solutions using electronic sensors.","holder":"Arnold O. Beckman","granted_year":1936,"tags":["biotech","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2058761/ph-meter-beckman"}
{"patent_number":"US 3503060","title":"How Early Hard Disk Drives Accessed Data Quickly","summary":"A 1970 patent detailing a mechanical system for moving read-write heads across magnetic disks to retrieve stored information rapidly.","holder":"JOHN J LYNOTT","granted_year":1970,"tags":["semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3503060/hard-disk-drive"}
{"patent_number":"US 8577894","title":"How Human Searchers Unlock Restricted Web Content for Users","summary":"A system that uses human searchers to access password-protected or subscription-based websites to retrieve information for users who otherwise cannot see that content.","holder":"ChaCha Search Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8577894/bing-knowledge-graph-satori"}
{"patent_number":"US 613809","title":"Nikola Tesla's Remote Control System for Boats","summary":"Nikola Tesla's 1898 patent for controlling a boat's movement and steering from a distance using radio waves and electrical signals.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1898,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/613809/tesla-remote-control-teleautomaton"}
{"patent_number":"US 2331117","title":"How the First Aerosol Spray Can Works","summary":"A 1941 invention by Lyle Goodhue and William Sullivan that created the modern aerosol spray can by using a liquefied gas to propel liquid contents.","holder":"CLAUDE R WICKARD","granted_year":1943,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2331117/aerosol-spray-can-goodhue"}
{"patent_number":"US RE39833","title":"Using Heat to Move Tiny Mirrors for Controlling Light Beams","summary":"A system that uses tiny, heat-powered mechanical arms to move mirrors into the path of light beams, effectively acting as a switch for fiber optic networks.","holder":"Southwest Research Institute SwRI","granted_year":2007,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE39833/tpa-variants"}
{"patent_number":"US 9605068","title":"How to Detect Heart Disease in Cats Using Blood Tests","summary":"A diagnostic method that uses specific antibodies to measure a protein in cat blood, helping veterinarians identify heart disease.","holder":"Antibody Lab GmbH","granted_year":2017,"tags":["biotech","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9605068/dupixent-dupilumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 1351086","title":"The Invention of Lincoln Logs","summary":"A 1920 patent for a toy construction system using notched wooden logs to build miniature cabins and structures.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1920,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1351086/lincoln-logs-wright"}
{"patent_number":"US 12376789","title":"How Computers Use Brain Maps to Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease","summary":"A method for classifying stages of Alzheimer's disease by turning brain scan data into mathematical graphs and using machine learning to identify patterns.","holder":"Chosun University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation","granted_year":2025,"tags":["ai_ml","biotech","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12376789/raptor-testing"}
{"patent_number":"US 1773079","title":"How Clarence Birdseye Invented Modern Frozen Food","summary":"This 1930 patent describes the process of rapidly freezing food in small packages to prevent the formation of large ice crystals that ruin texture and flavor.","holder":"Frosted Foods Co Inc","granted_year":1930,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1773079/frozen-food-birdseye"}
{"patent_number":"US 3454279","title":"How the Game Twister Works","summary":"A 1966 patent for a floor-based game where players use their own bodies as game pieces on a mat with colored circles.","holder":"Milton Bradley Co","granted_year":1969,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3454279/twister-game"}
{"patent_number":"US 608845","title":"How Rudolf Diesel's Engine Works","summary":"Rudolf Diesel's 1898 patent describes a highly efficient engine that ignites fuel using the heat generated by compressing air rather than using a spark plug.","holder":"Rudolf Diesel","granted_year":1898,"tags":["automotive","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/608845/diesel-engine"}
{"patent_number":"US 9402913","title":"Combining Cyclosporine A and Steroids into a Single Hybrid Drug","summary":"A chemical method for linking cyclosporine A and steroid molecules into a single hybrid drug designed to treat eye conditions by releasing both components upon contact.","holder":"Allergan Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9402913/sovaldi-sofosbuvir"}
{"patent_number":"US 349611","title":"William Stanley Jr.'s Early Alternating Current Transformer System","summary":"An 1886 patent describing an early design for an electrical transformer that helped make alternating current power distribution practical for homes and businesses.","holder":"William Stanley, Jr.","granted_year":1886,"tags":["energy","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/349611/transformer-stanley"}
{"patent_number":"US 1469997","title":"A 1920s Design for a Suspended Monorail Transportation System","summary":"A 1923 patent by May B. Cornwall describing a structural design for a suspended monorail train system intended for efficient passenger or cargo transport.","holder":"MAY B CORNWALL","granted_year":1923,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1469997/iletin-insulin"}
{"patent_number":"US 11715014","title":"How Computers Use Neural Networks to Read Messy Handwriting","summary":"A system that uses artificial intelligence to identify text in images by combining dictionary lookups with neural networks that analyze visual traits like handwriting style or blur.","holder":"Kodak Alaris Inc","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11715014/gemini-multimodal-model"}
{"patent_number":"US 1264128","title":"How Early Industrial Food Mixers Used Planetary Gear Systems","summary":"A 1918 patent for a heavy-duty industrial mixing machine that used a specific gear arrangement to rotate a beater while simultaneously moving it around the bowl.","holder":"Hobart Manfacturing Co","granted_year":1918,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1264128/stand-mixer-kitchenaid-johnston"}
{"patent_number":"US 775134","title":"How King Gillette Invented the Modern Disposable Safety Razor","summary":"King Gillette's 1904 patent for a safety razor with a thin, replaceable, double-edged blade that changed how the world shaves.","holder":"FED TRUST Co","granted_year":1904,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/775134/safety-razor-gillette"}
{"patent_number":"US 1647","title":"How Samuel Morse Patented the Electric Telegraph System","summary":"Samuel Morse's 1840 patent for the electric telegraph, which enabled long-distance communication by sending electrical pulses over wires to represent letters.","holder":"Samuel F. B. Morse","granted_year":1840,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1647/morse-telegraph"}
{"patent_number":"US 2118318","title":"How the First Coin-Operated Parking Meter Works","summary":"Carl Magee's 1935 invention of the mechanical parking meter, which introduced the concept of paying for temporary street parking using a coin-activated timer.","holder":"DUAL PARKING METER Co","granted_year":1938,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2118318/parking-meter-magee"}
{"patent_number":"US RE46627","title":"How a Handheld Punch Creates Custom Jewelry Display Cards","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2017,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46627/aubagio-teriflunomide"}
{"patent_number":"US 2485039","title":"How the Aqua-Lung Scuba Regulator Works","summary":"The foundational 1947 patent by Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan for the automatic demand regulator that allows divers to breathe compressed air underwater.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1949,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2485039/aqualung-scuba-cousteau-gagnan"}
{"patent_number":"US 1057423","title":"Elwood Haynes' Early Stellite Cobalt-Chromium Alloy","summary":"A 1913 patent for a durable, corrosion-resistant metal alloy made primarily of cobalt and chromium, which laid the foundation for modern high-performance tools and medical implants.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1913,"tags":["mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1057423/stellite-cobalt-alloy-haynes"}
{"patent_number":"US 454622","title":"Nikola Tesla's Early System for Electric Lighting","summary":"A 19th-century patent by Nikola Tesla describing an early method for distributing and regulating electric light using high-frequency alternating current.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1891,"tags":["energy","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/454622/tesla-coil-electric-lighting"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48036","title":"The Design of a Specific Medical Instrument Handle","summary":"This is a design patent protecting the specific visual appearance and shape of a handle used for medical instruments.","holder":"Gauthier Biomedical Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48036/supersonic-hair-dryer"}
{"patent_number":"US 2196914","title":"How Sylvan Goldman Invented the Modern Grocery Shopping Cart","summary":"A 1940 patent for a folding metal frame designed to hold two wire baskets, enabling shoppers to carry more items than their arms could hold.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1940,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2196914/shopping-cart-goldman"}
{"patent_number":"US 9919813","title":"How Spacecraft Calculate Maneuvers to Change Orbits Near Another Satellite","summary":"A mathematical method for onboard computers to calculate the precise engine burns needed for one satellite to change its orbital plane while moving relative to another satellite.","holder":"US Department of Navy","granted_year":2018,"tags":["aerospace","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9919813/fairing-recovery-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 6793929","title":"How to Make Stable, High-Water Content Skin Creams","summary":"A recipe for creating stable skin lotions that are mostly water but feel like rich, oily creams by using specific silicone emulsifiers and carefully balanced oils.","holder":"Beiersdorf AG","granted_year":2004,"tags":["consumer_electronics","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6793929/herceptin-chemotherapy-combination"}
{"patent_number":"US RE48592","title":"The Ornamental Design of a Specific Spotlight","summary":"This is a design patent protecting the unique visual appearance and shape of a specific spotlight fixture.","holder":"Modulex Inc USA","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE48592/cftr-potentiator-compounds"}
{"patent_number":"US 5639606","title":"How to Measure Gene Activity Using Competitive PCR Kits","summary":"A laboratory method and kit for accurately measuring how much a specific gene is being used by cells by comparing it against a known internal standard.","holder":"University of Rochester","granted_year":1997,"tags":["biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5639606/quantitative-pcr"}
{"patent_number":"US 7685160","title":"How Software Predicts What You Need Based on Your Coworkers","summary":"A system that uses the browsing history and work habits of your colleagues to automatically build a personalized dashboard of links and content you are likely to need next.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":2010,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7685160/ntfs-file-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 20150206070","title":"How Computers Group Files Based on Meaning and Context","summary":"A system that organizes digital files and data into related groups by analyzing their meaning, context, and how they relate to one another.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":null,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20150206070/generative-adversarial-networks-gans"}
{"patent_number":"US 2880132","title":"How Chemical Additives Boost the Effectiveness of Rodent Poisons","summary":"A 1953 chemical invention that combines 2-acyl 1,3-indandione with EDTA to create a more effective rodenticide.","holder":"Morton Chemical Co","granted_year":1959,"tags":["biotech","chemical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2880132/tetracycline"}
{"patent_number":"US 5891653","title":"Using Stress Proteins to Help the Body Accept Organ Transplants","summary":"A method for preventing organ transplant rejection by using stress proteins to teach the immune system to tolerate donor tissue.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1999,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5891653/hiv-viral-load-test-bdna"}
{"patent_number":"US 207559","title":"How the QWERTY Keyboard Layout Was Originally Designed","summary":"An 1878 patent by Christopher Latham Sholes that helped standardize the keyboard layout we still use on computers and phones today.","holder":"Christopher Latham Sholes","granted_year":1878,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/207559/qwerty-typewriter-sholes"}
{"patent_number":"US 2713176","title":"How a Simple Felt-Tip Marker Works","summary":"A 1953 design for a handheld marking tool that uses a porous tip to deliver ink from an internal reservoir.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1955,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2713176/magic-marker-permanent-marker-rosenthal"}
{"patent_number":"US 31128","title":"How Elisha Otis Invented the Modern Safety Elevator","summary":"An 1861 patent by Elisha Otis describing a mechanism to prevent elevators from falling if their support cables snap.","holder":"Elisha G. Otis","granted_year":1861,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/31128/otis-elevator-safety-brake"}
{"patent_number":"US 644077","title":"How Felix Hoffmann Invented Aspirin","summary":"The 1900 patent for acetylsalicylic acid, the chemical compound that became the world's most common pain reliever, known as Aspirin.","holder":"FARBENFABRIKEN OF ELBERFELD Co","granted_year":1900,"tags":["pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/644077/aspirin-acetylsalicylic-acid"}
{"patent_number":"US 1721815","title":"How the First Cotton Swabs Were Mass-Produced","summary":"Leo Gerstenzang's 1929 patent for the automated manufacturing of cotton-tipped applicators, the invention that created the modern Q-Tip.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1929,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1721815/q-tip-cotton-swab"}
{"patent_number":"US 2824789","title":"How the Breathalyzer Measures Alcohol in Your Breath","summary":"A 1954 invention by Robert Borkenstein that uses a chemical reaction to estimate the amount of alcohol in a person's blood by testing their breath.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1958,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2824789/breathalyzer-borkenstein"}
{"patent_number":"US 3475623","title":"How Robert Moog Used Transistors to Shape Synthesizer Sounds","summary":"A 1969 invention by Robert Moog that uses the internal resistance of transistors to create the iconic filters that define the sound of analog synthesizers.","holder":"ROBERT A MOOG","granted_year":1969,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3475623/moog-synthesizer-ladder-filter"}
{"patent_number":"US 10028963","title":"How to Treat Severe Lung Infections Using Ceftolozane and Tazobactam","summary":"A medical treatment method for severe, hospital-acquired pneumonia using a specific, recurring intravenous dose of the antibiotic combination ceftolozane and tazobactam.","holder":"Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10028963/biktarvy-bictegravir-taf-ftc"}
{"patent_number":"US 10456769","title":"How to Sequence DNA from Tiny Samples Using Specialized Plates","summary":"A method for preparing DNA for genetic sequencing by splitting tiny samples into a 5184-well plate to ensure accurate data from very few cells.","holder":"Bgi Shenzhen & Bgi Shenzhen Co Ltd","granted_year":2019,"tags":["biotech","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10456769/method-of-constructing-sequencing-library"}
{"patent_number":"US 10113167","title":"How CRISPR-Cas9 Uses RNA to Edit DNA","summary":"This patent describes the fundamental mechanism of using a two-part RNA system to guide the Cas9 protein to specific locations in DNA for precise editing.","holder":"Universitaet Wien","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10113167/methods-and-compositions-for-rna-directed-target-dna-modification-and-for-rna-directed-modulation-of-transcription"}
{"patent_number":"US 9824092","title":"How Microsoft Organizes Data in Multi-Tier Storage Systems","summary":"A method for organizing computer data into three specific tiers—log, hash, and journal stores—to make writing and reading data faster and more efficient.","holder":"Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9824092/file-storage-system-including-tiers"}
{"patent_number":"US 11267584","title":"How to Build an Aircraft Tail Using One-Shot Composite Curing","summary":"A manufacturing process for creating an aircraft's rear fuselage and vertical tail as a single, integrated composite structure to reduce weight and assembly time.","holder":"Airbus Operations SL","granted_year":2022,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11267584/orbital-refueling"}
{"patent_number":"US 3633","title":"How Charles Goodyear Invented Modern Vulcanized Rubber","summary":"Charles Goodyear's 1844 patent describes the process of heating raw rubber with sulfur to create a durable, weather-resistant material.","holder":"Charles Goodyear","granted_year":1844,"tags":["materials","mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3633/vulcanized-rubber-goodyear"}
{"patent_number":"US 9811783","title":"How Software Automatically Picks the Best Way to Send Job Ads","summary":"A system that uses data analytics to choose the most effective communication channel for sending job advertisements to specific people and tracks the resulting referrals.","holder":"Jobvite Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["software","ecommerce","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9811783/uber-surge-pricing"}
{"patent_number":"US 2046343","title":"The Invention of the Phillips Head Screw","summary":"A 1936 patent for a cross-shaped screw head designed to keep a screwdriver centered and prevent it from slipping during high-speed assembly.","holder":"Phillips Screw Co","granted_year":1936,"tags":["mechanical","automotive","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2046343/phillips-screw-screwdriver"}
{"patent_number":"US 10163106","title":"How Visa Processes Targeted Discounts on Specific Items During Checkout","summary":"A system for payment networks to automatically apply discounts to specific categories of items within a single transaction while correctly calculating taxes.","holder":"Visa International Service Association","granted_year":2018,"tags":["finance","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10163106/stripe-radar"}
{"patent_number":"US 4302536","title":"How to Detect Disease Markers Using Colored Proteins","summary":"A 1981 method for measuring disease-related proteins in blood by attaching them to naturally colored proteins that can be detected with light.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1981,"tags":["biotech","medical_diagnostics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4302536/colorimetric-immunoassay-process"}
{"patent_number":"US 8278036","title":"How Modified RNA Tricks Cells Into Making Proteins Without Triggering Attacks","summary":"A breakthrough method for using modified RNA to deliver instructions to cells without causing the body to reject the treatment as a foreign invader.","holder":"University of Pennsylvania Penn","granted_year":2012,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8278036/rna-containing-modified-nucleosides-and-methods-of-use-thereof"}
{"patent_number":"US 586193","title":"How Marconi Patented Early Wireless Telegraphy Signals","summary":"Guglielmo Marconi's 1897 patent for sending electrical signals through the air to enable early wireless communication.","holder":"Guglielmo Marconi","granted_year":1897,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/586193/radio-wireless-marconi"}
{"patent_number":"US 78317","title":"How Alfred Nobel Stabilized Nitroglycerin with Dynamite","summary":"Alfred Nobel's 1868 patent for dynamite, which made the volatile liquid explosive nitroglycerin safe to handle by mixing it with an absorbent material.","holder":"Alfred Nobel","granted_year":1868,"tags":["mechanical","materials","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/78317/dynamite-nobel"}
{"patent_number":"US 1906844","title":"How the Iron Lung Artificial Respirator Works","summary":"A 1933 patent for a mechanical respirator that uses external air pressure changes to force a patient's lungs to expand and contract.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1933,"tags":["biotech","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1906844/iron-lung-respirator-drinker"}
{"patent_number":"US 36836","title":"How the Gatling Gun's Rotating Barrel Mechanism Works","summary":"Richard Gatling's 1862 patent for a multi-barrel firearm that used a hand-cranked rotating mechanism to fire bullets in rapid succession.","holder":"Richard J. Gatling","granted_year":1862,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/36836/gatling-gun"}
{"patent_number":"US 22186","title":"John Mason's 1858 Patent for the Mason Jar Lid","summary":"An 1858 invention by John L. Mason that introduced a threaded glass jar and a screw-on metal lid to create an airtight seal for home food preservation.","holder":"John L. Mason","granted_year":1858,"tags":["mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/22186/mason-jar"}
{"patent_number":"US 6531124","title":"How to Use Modified Cells to Produce Insulin-Regulating Proteins in the Body","summary":"A method for taking a patient's own cells, modifying them with DNA to produce GLP-1, and putting them back into the body to treat metabolic conditions.","holder":"Transkaryotic Therapies Inc","granted_year":2003,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6531124/xolair-omalizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 1967861","title":"How DuPont Invented Neoprene Synthetic Rubber","summary":"A 1934 patent describing the chemical process to turn chlorobutadiene into a durable, oil-resistant synthetic rubber known as Neoprene.","holder":"EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co","granted_year":1934,"tags":["materials","chemical_manufacturing","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1967861/neoprene-synthetic-rubber"}
{"patent_number":"US 10362429","title":"How Wearable Tech Uses 3D Sound to Guide Visually Impaired People","summary":"A system that builds a 3D map of the world and uses spatial audio to act as a virtual guide, helping visually impaired users navigate around obstacles.","holder":"California Institute of Technology","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","ai_ml","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10362429/find-my-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 4677614","title":"How Self-Healing Data Loops Automatically Elect a New Master Controller","summary":"A communication system where multiple nodes in a loop can automatically take over as the master controller if the current one fails, ensuring the network stays synchronized.","holder":"Process Systems Inc","granted_year":1987,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4677614/data-communication-system-and-method-and-communication-controller-and-method-therefor-having-a-dataclock-synchronizer-and-method"}
{"patent_number":"US 4914603","title":"How to Speed Up Neural Network Training Using Momentum","summary":"A 1988 method for training artificial neural networks that uses an 'activating variable' to speed up how quickly the network learns from its mistakes.","holder":"GTE Laboratories Inc","granted_year":1990,"tags":["ai_ml","software","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4914603/training-neural-networks"}
{"patent_number":"US 10702600","title":"How Moderna's mRNA Vaccine Technology Targets Betacoronaviruses","summary":"A patent describing a specific mRNA vaccine design that uses lipid nanoparticles to deliver genetic instructions for building parts of a betacoronavirus to trigger an immune response.","holder":"ModernaTx Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10702600/betacoronavirus-mrna-vaccine"}
{"patent_number":"US 5903495","title":"How Multi-Level Cell Memory Stores More Data in Less Space","summary":"Toshiba's 1999 patent describes a method for storing multiple bits of data in a single memory cell by precisely controlling voltage levels during programming.","holder":"Toshiba Corp","granted_year":1999,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5903495/semiconductor-device-and-memory-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 9965705","title":"How AI Uses Question-Guided Attention to Answer Questions About Images","summary":"A method for AI to answer questions about images by dynamically focusing on relevant parts of the picture based on the specific question asked.","holder":"Baidu USA LLC","granted_year":2018,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9965705/systems-and-methods-for-attention-based-configurable-convolutional-neural-networks-abc-cnn-for-visual-question-answering"}
{"patent_number":"US 942699","title":"How Leo Baekeland Invented Bakelite, the First Synthetic Plastic","summary":"A 1909 patent for creating a durable, heat-resistant material by reacting phenol and formaldehyde, marking the birth of the modern plastics industry.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1909,"tags":["materials","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/942699/bakelite-synthetic-plastic"}
{"patent_number":"US 2485586","title":"How the Geiger Counter Detects Invisible Radiation","summary":"A 1947 patent for a radiation detection device that uses a gas-filled tube to identify and count high-energy particles.","holder":"International Standard Electric Corp ","granted_year":1949,"tags":["energy","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2485586/geiger-counter"}
{"patent_number":"US 2702035","title":"How the First Heart-Lung Machine Oxygenated Blood","summary":"A 1955 invention that allowed surgeons to oxygenate a patient's blood outside the body, enabling the first successful open-heart surgeries.","holder":"JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE","granted_year":1955,"tags":["biotech","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2702035/heart-lung-machine-gibbon"}
{"patent_number":"US 743801","title":"How Mary Anderson Invented the Windshield Wiper","summary":"A 1903 invention by Mary Anderson that allowed drivers to manually clear rain and snow from their windshields using a lever inside the vehicle.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1903,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/743801/windshield-wiper-anderson"}
{"patent_number":"US 375962","title":"How the Modern Paper Drinking Straw Was Invented","summary":"A 19th-century patent for a paper tube coated in wax, designed to replace natural rye grass straws for drinking beverages.","holder":"Marvin C. Stone","granted_year":1888,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/375962/drinking-straw-stone"}
{"patent_number":"US 5401560","title":"How to Make Durable Non-Slip Surfaces Using Electron Beam Curing","summary":"A method for creating flexible, non-slip materials by bonding mineral grit to plastic sheets using a special radiation-cured glue that stays strong even when stretched.","holder":"Norton Co","granted_year":1995,"tags":["materials","mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5401560/polymer-backed-material-with-non-slip-surface-using-e-beam-cured-urethane-binder"}
{"patent_number":"US 7663607","title":"How Multi-Touch Screens Track Multiple Fingers at Once","summary":"Apple's 2010 patent describes a touch screen that uses two layers of transparent conductive lines to detect several fingers touching the screen simultaneously.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7663607/multipoint-touchscreen"}
{"patent_number":"US 9839649","title":"How to Design Effective siRNA Molecules to Silence Specific Genes","summary":"A patent detailing the precise chemical structure and sequence requirements for siRNA molecules designed to effectively turn off the AAT gene in cells.","holder":"Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9839649/methods-and-compositions-for-selecting-sirna-of-improved-functionality"}
{"patent_number":"US 7664715","title":"How Caterpillar Compresses Heavy Machinery Data Using Neural Networks","summary":"A method for shrinking massive amounts of sensor data from construction equipment into small, efficient packets for cheaper wireless transmission by using neural network training.","holder":"Caterpillar Japan Ltd","granted_year":2010,"tags":["mechanical","ai_ml","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7664715/apparatus-and-method-for-compressing-data-apparatus-and-method-for-analyzing-data-and-data-management-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 10824959","title":"How to Make Artificial Intelligence Explain Its Own Decisions","summary":"A system that helps complex machine learning models explain why they made a specific decision by turning their data into simple, readable rules.","holder":"Amazon Technologies Inc","granted_year":2020,"tags":["ai_ml","software","consumer_electronics","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10824959/explainers-for-machine-learning-classifiers"}
{"patent_number":"US 6362826","title":"How Intel's Memory Hub Manages Graphics Data Across Different Memory Types","summary":"A hardware design for a computer memory hub that lets a processor treat different types of memory as one unified space for graphics tasks.","holder":"Intel Corp","granted_year":2002,"tags":["semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6362826/method-and-apparatus-for-implementing-dynamic-display-memory"}
{"patent_number":"US 3333846","title":"How the Classic Operation Board Game Works","summary":"A 1967 patent for an electronic game where a player uses a conductive probe to navigate a path without touching the sides, triggering a signal if they fail.","holder":"Glass Marvin and Associates","granted_year":1967,"tags":["gaming","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3333846/operation-game-electric-probe"}
{"patent_number":"US 3735375","title":"How Vacuum Tubes Detect Tiny Changes in High-Resistance Sensors","summary":"A 1973 circuit design using a vacuum tube to detect microscopic resistance shifts in sensors like ionization chambers, commonly used in early smoke detectors.","holder":"Central Investment Corp","granted_year":1973,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3735375/smoke-detector-ionization"}
{"patent_number":"US 382280","title":"How Nikola Tesla Invented the Modern AC Electric Motor","summary":"Nikola Tesla's 1888 patent for an induction motor that uses rotating magnetic fields to convert electricity into mechanical motion without needing physical brushes.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1888,"tags":["energy","mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/382280/tesla-ac-motor"}
{"patent_number":"US RE46892","title":"The Design of a Specialized Pouch for Men's Underwear","summary":"A design patent protecting the specific visual appearance of a supportive pouch integrated into men's undergarments.","holder":"0912139 B C Ltd","granted_year":2018,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE46892/wireless-speaker-grouping"}
{"patent_number":"US 10155945","title":"How to Build Tiny Lipid Capsules to Deliver Genetic Medicines","summary":"A precise method for creating small, stable lipid bubbles that safely carry genetic material like siRNA into cells for medical treatment.","holder":"Nitto Denko Corp","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10155945/method-of-producing-lipid-nanoparticles-for-drug-delivery"}
{"patent_number":"US 8046721","title":"How the iPhone's Slide-to-Unlock Gesture Works","summary":"Apple's 2011 patent describes a method for unlocking a touchscreen device by dragging a specific graphical icon from a starting point to a designated end point.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2011,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8046721/unlocking-a-device-by-performing-gestures-on-an-unlock-image"}
{"patent_number":"US 11727263","title":"How Samsung Uses Two AI Models to Improve Sentence Generation","summary":"A method for training an AI to write better sentences by using a second model that reads or generates text in a different order to grade the first model's work.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co Ltd","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11727263/method-of-updating-sentence-generation-model-and-sentence-generating-apparatus"}
{"patent_number":"US 5013088","title":"How Tamper-Proof Labels That Break Into Pieces Work","summary":"A simple security sticker designed to break into tiny, unrecoverable pieces if someone tries to peel it off, making it impossible to hide or alter sensitive information.","holder":"Data Tech Services Inc","granted_year":1991,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5013088/disintegratable-masking-label"}
{"patent_number":"US 1462456","title":"How Floyd Smith Designed the Modern Parachute Pack and Harness","summary":"A 1923 patent for a parachute system that introduced a reliable pack and harness design for aviators to safely exit aircraft.","holder":"FLOYD SMITH AERIAL EQUIPMENT C","granted_year":1923,"tags":["aerospace","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1462456/free-fall-parachute-smith-irvin"}
{"patent_number":"US 37305","title":"How James Plimpton Invented the Modern Roller Skate","summary":"A 19th-century invention that introduced pivoting wheels to roller skates, allowing users to steer by leaning their bodies.","holder":"James L. Plimpton","granted_year":1863,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/37305/roller-skates-plimpton"}
{"patent_number":"US 9467413","title":"How Instant Messaging Apps Open Reply Windows for Social Media Updates","summary":"A method for letting users reply to social media updates directly within an instant messaging app by using external software to control the appearance of the reply window.","holder":"Tencent Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd","granted_year":2016,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9467413/facebook-marketplace"}
{"patent_number":"US 139121","title":"How Levi Strauss Invented the Copper-Riveted Jean Pocket","summary":"This 1873 patent describes the use of metal rivets to reinforce the corners of pockets on work pants, preventing them from ripping under heavy use.","holder":"Levi Strauss & Co.","granted_year":1873,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/139121/blue-jeans-riveted-levi-strauss"}
{"patent_number":"US 879532","title":"Lee De Forest's Early Radio Telegraphy System","summary":"A 1908 patent by radio pioneer Lee De Forest describing methods for transmitting and receiving wireless telegraphy signals using early vacuum tube technology.","holder":"FOREST RADIO TELEPHONE CO DE","granted_year":1908,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/879532/de-forest-audion-vacuum-tube"}
{"patent_number":"US 558393","title":"How John Harvey Kellogg Invented Flaked Breakfast Cereals","summary":"A foundational 1896 patent describing the process of creating thin, toasted flakes from cooked grains, which launched the modern breakfast cereal industry.","holder":"John Harvey Kellogg","granted_year":1896,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/558393/corn-flakes-kellogg"}
{"patent_number":"US 157124","title":"How Joseph Glidden Invented Modern Barbed Wire","summary":"A 1874 patent for a specific wire-fence design that used twisted strands to hold sharp barbs in place, fundamentally changing how the American West was fenced.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1874,"tags":["mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/157124/barbed-wire-glidden"}
{"patent_number":"US 8080","title":"John Gorrie's 1851 Patent for Artificial Ice Production","summary":"An 1851 patent by John Gorrie describing a mechanical process to create ice by compressing air and using it to cool water.","holder":"John Gorrie","granted_year":1851,"tags":["mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8080/ice-machine-refrigeration-gorrie"}
{"patent_number":"US 889823","title":"How James Spangler Invented the First Portable Electric Vacuum Cleaner","summary":"A 1908 patent for a portable suction-based cleaning device that combined a rotating brush with a fan to lift dust into a bag.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1908,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/889823/vacuum-cleaner-spangler"}
{"patent_number":"US 5946647","title":"How Computers Automatically Detect and Act on Data Like Phone Numbers","summary":"Apple's 1999 patent describing how software can automatically recognize patterns like phone numbers or dates in text and offer relevant actions like calling or scheduling.","holder":"Apple Computer Inc","granted_year":1999,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5946647/system-and-method-for-performing-an-action-on-a-structure-in-computer-generated-data"}
{"patent_number":"US 7512773","title":"How Graphics Processors Switch Between Different Tasks Efficiently","summary":"A method for graphics chips to pause and swap between different programs or tasks without waiting for every single part of the processor to finish its current job.","holder":"Nvidia Corp","granted_year":2009,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7512773/context-switching-using-halt-sequencing-protocol"}
{"patent_number":"US 11295225","title":"How D-Wave Clears Magnetic Noise in Quantum Computers","summary":"A method for improving quantum computer accuracy by actively clearing out magnetic interference that builds up during calculations.","holder":"D Wave Systems Inc","granted_year":2022,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11295225/superconducting-quantum-processor-and-method-of-operating-same"}
{"patent_number":"US 10607134","title":"How AI Learns to Control Game Characters Based on Their Surroundings","summary":"A system that allows digital characters to automatically perform actions by matching their current environment to previously learned experiences stored in a database.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2020,"tags":["gaming","ai_ml","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10607134/artificially-intelligent-systems-devices-and-methods-for-learning-andor-using-an-avatars-circumstances-for-autonomous-avatar-operation"}
{"patent_number":"US 6281","title":"How Walter Hunt Invented the Modern Safety Pin","summary":"Walter Hunt's 1849 patent for a simple, coiled wire device that keeps sharp points covered while fastening fabric.","holder":"Walter Hunt","granted_year":1849,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6281/safety-pin-hunt"}
{"patent_number":"US 1788434","title":"Leonarde Keeler's Early Mechanical Blood Pressure Recorder","summary":"A 1925 invention by Leonarde Keeler designed to mechanically record a patient's arterial blood pressure over time.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1931,"tags":["biotech","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1788434/polygraph-lie-detector-keeler"}
{"patent_number":"US 1647147","title":"How Early Electromagnetic Pumps Moved Liquid Metal Using Magnetic Fields","summary":"A 1927 patent for a pump that uses electromagnetic forces to move conductive liquids without needing moving mechanical parts like pistons or impellers.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1927,"tags":["mechanical","energy","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1647147/sound-on-film-talking-pictures"}
{"patent_number":"US 4750","title":"How Elias Howe Invented the Modern Lockstitch Sewing Machine","summary":"Elias Howe's 1846 patent for the lockstitch sewing machine, which used two separate threads to create a durable stitch that revolutionized garment manufacturing.","holder":"Elias Howe","granted_year":1846,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4750/sewing-machine-howe"}
{"patent_number":"US 1125476","title":"How Georges Claude Invented the Neon Light","summary":"A 1915 patent describing the use of neon gas in sealed glass tubes to create bright, colorful light for signs and illumination.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1915,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1125476/neon-lighting-claude"}
{"patent_number":"US 10400035","title":"Using Antibodies to Protect Transplanted Organs from Damage","summary":"A medical method for preserving transplanted organs by using specific antibodies to block a protein that causes inflammation and blood vessel leakage.","holder":"University of Helsinki","granted_year":2019,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10400035/ocrevus-ocrelizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 5876725","title":"How Vaccines Protect Pigs from Respiratory Bacteria","summary":"A 1999 patent describing a vaccine for swine that uses specific bacterial proteins to trigger an immune response against the lung disease caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae.","holder":"University of Saskatchewan","granted_year":1999,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5876725/synagis-palivizumab"}
{"patent_number":"US 11361763","title":"How Smart Speakers Know You're Talking to Them After a Command","summary":"This patent describes how a smart speaker system can tell if follow-up speech is meant for it, even without a \"wake word,\" by analyzing voice activity and partial speech recognition results using an AI model.","holder":"Amazon Technologies","granted_year":2022,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11361763/detecting-system-directed-speech"}
{"patent_number":"US 10559047","title":"How Mobile Devices Use Tags to Close Restaurant Checks","summary":"A system for restaurant servers to open and close customer tabs by tapping a mobile device against a physical tag at a table.","holder":"NCR Corp","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10559047/systems-and-methods-for-facilitating-closing-of-a-check"}
{"patent_number":"US 5920821","title":"How Phones Automatically Find and Update Network Lists Using CDPD","summary":"A 1995 system for helping mobile phones automatically update their preferred network lists and find the best service provider using a data-only channel.","holder":"Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc","granted_year":1999,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5920821/use-of-cellular-digital-packet-data-cdpd-communications-to-convey-system-identification-list-data-to-roaming-cellular-subscriber-stations"}
{"patent_number":"US 9266948","title":"How Genentech Engineered Antibodies to Block the Bv8 Protein","summary":"This patent details specific genetic blueprints for creating antibodies that target and neutralize Bv8, a protein often associated with tumor growth and inflammation.","holder":"Genentech Inc","granted_year":2016,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9266948/kadcyla-t-dm1"}
{"patent_number":"US 1032557","title":"How the Modern Disposable Paper Cup Was Invented","summary":"A 1908 patent for a sanitary, single-use paper cup designed to prevent the spread of germs from shared public drinking vessels.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1912,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1032557/dixie-cup-disposable-paper-cup"}
{"patent_number":"US 3321037","title":"How Hovercrafts Use Flexible Skirts to Ride on Air","summary":"This patent describes a gas-cushion vehicle, or hovercraft, that uses a specific arrangement of flexible walls to contain a cushion of pressurized gas and separate foreign matter from the escaping air.","holder":"Hovercraft Development Ltd","granted_year":1967,"tags":["automotive","aerospace","mechanical","transportation"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/3321037/hovercraft-cockerell"}
{"patent_number":"US 483166","title":"How Joshua Pusey Invented the Paper Matchbook","summary":"A 1892 patent for a method of creating a booklet of paper matches where the striking surface is tucked inside to prevent accidental fires.","holder":"Joshua Pusey","granted_year":1892,"tags":["mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/483166/matchbook-pusey"}
{"patent_number":"US 5440632","title":"How Cable Boxes Download Software Updates Remotely","summary":"A method for cable television boxes to automatically download and install new software updates sent over the air from the cable provider's main office.","holder":"Scientific Atlanta LLC","granted_year":1995,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5440632/reprogrammable-subscriber-terminal"}
{"patent_number":"US 1304","title":"Samuel Colt's Early Revolving Firearm Mechanism","summary":"An 1839 patent by Samuel Colt describing early improvements to the mechanical design of revolving firearms.","holder":"Samuel Colt","granted_year":1839,"tags":["mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1304/colt-revolver"}
{"patent_number":"US 1475024","title":"How Garrett Morgan Invented the Three-Position Traffic Signal","summary":"Garrett Morgan's 1923 patent for a T-shaped traffic signal introduced a 'caution' position to manage vehicle flow more safely at busy intersections.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1923,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1475024/traffic-signal-morgan"}
{"patent_number":"US 319082","title":"How Constantin Fahlberg Discovered Saccharin","summary":"The 1885 patent for the chemical process to create saccharin, the first artificial sweetener, discovered by accident in a coal tar laboratory.","holder":"Constantin Fahlberg","granted_year":1885,"tags":["biotech","chemical_manufacturing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/319082/saccharin-artificial-sweetener-fahlberg"}
{"patent_number":"US 387571","title":"How the Revolving Door Was Invented","summary":"The 1888 patent for the revolving door, designed to keep buildings warm while allowing people to enter and exit easily.","holder":"Theophilus Van Kannel","granted_year":1888,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/387571/revolving-door-van-kannel"}
{"patent_number":"US 1115674","title":"How Mary Phelps Jacob Invented the Modern Backless Brassiere","summary":"A 1914 patent by Mary Phelps Jacob that replaced heavy, rigid corsets with a lightweight, two-handkerchief design to support the bust.","holder":"MARY P JACOB","granted_year":1914,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1115674/brassiere-mary-phelps-jacob"}
{"patent_number":"US 2186907","title":"How to Make Dried Citrus Fruit Snacks","summary":"A 1937 method for preserving citrus fruit by removing moisture while maintaining the fruit's structure and flavor profile for long-term storage.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1940,"tags":["food_science"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/2186907/sulfa-drugs-sulfapyridine"}
{"patent_number":"US 5346778","title":"Boosting Fuel Cell Power for Vehicles Using Oxygen Injection","summary":"A system that boosts a vehicle's fuel cell power by injecting pure oxygen into the air supply when the engine needs extra energy.","holder":"Energy Partners Inc","granted_year":1994,"tags":["automotive","energy","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5346778/electrochemical-load-management-system-for-transportation-applications"}
{"patent_number":"US 4660166","title":"How Hopfield Networks Use Resistors to Mimic Brain-Like Memory","summary":"A foundational patent describing an electronic circuit that uses a grid of resistors to perform computations, effectively creating an artificial neural network that can store and recall patterns.","holder":"California Institute of Technology","granted_year":1987,"tags":["ai_ml","semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4660166/electronic-network-for-collective-decision-based-on-large-number-of-connections-between-signals"}
{"patent_number":"US 5561631","title":"How Xilinx Chips Quickly Check If Memory Is Completely Erased","summary":"A method for programmable chips to instantly verify that all memory cells are wiped clean using a simple, high-speed logic gate circuit.","holder":"Xilinx Inc","granted_year":1996,"tags":["semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5561631/high-speed-minimal-logic-self-blank-checking-method-for-programmable-logic-device"}
{"patent_number":"US 5455030","title":"How to Build Smaller, Synthetic Antibody-Like Molecules for Medicine","summary":"This patent describes a way to create small, single-chain proteins that mimic the binding power of full-sized antibodies to deliver medicine more effectively.","holder":"Enzon Labs Inc","granted_year":1995,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5455030/immunotheraphy-using-single-chain-polypeptide-binding-molecules"}
{"patent_number":"US 5579517","title":"How Windows 95 Supported Long Filenames While Staying Compatible","summary":"A clever method for storing long filenames in older file systems by hiding them in extra directory entries that older programs simply ignore.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":1996,"tags":["software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5579517/windows-95-start-menu"}
{"patent_number":"US 388116","title":"How William Burroughs Invented the First Practical Adding Machine","summary":"An 1888 patent for a mechanical calculating machine that used a system of levers and gears to perform accurate arithmetic operations.","holder":"William S. Burroughs","granted_year":1888,"tags":["mechanical","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/388116/adding-machine-burroughs"}
{"patent_number":"US 355139","title":"Josephine Cochrane's Mechanical Dishwashing Machine","summary":"A late 19th-century invention that used a pressurized water pump and a rotating rack to clean dishes mechanically, moving away from manual scrubbing.","holder":"Josephine G. Cochrane","granted_year":1886,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/355139/dishwasher-cochrane"}
{"patent_number":"US 1242065","title":"How Elmer Sperry Invented the Gyroscopic Compass for Ships","summary":"A 1917 patent for a navigation tool that uses a spinning wheel to find true north without relying on magnetic compasses.","holder":"Sperry Gyroscope Co Inc","granted_year":1917,"tags":["mechanical","aerospace"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1242065/gyrocompass-sperry"}
{"patent_number":"US 259054","title":"Henry Seely's 1882 Electric Flatiron","summary":"An 1882 patent for the first electric flatiron, which used internal heating elements to replace the heavy, fire-heated irons of the Victorian era.","holder":"Henry W. Seely","granted_year":1882,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/259054/electric-iron-seely"}
{"patent_number":"US 10540437","title":"How Automated Systems Generate and Track Consumer Dispute Letters","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2020,"tags":["software","ecommerce","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10540437/system-and-interface-for-electronic-communication-generation-and-tracking"}
{"patent_number":"US 6476836","title":"How Printers Save Toner by Dropping Light-Colored Pixels","summary":"A Ricoh patent for printers that save toner by completely ignoring very light pixels and using a special dot pattern for darker ones.","holder":"Ricoh Co Ltd","granted_year":2002,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6476836/image-forming-apparatus-having-a-function-of-saving-developing-agent"}
{"patent_number":"US 10410117","title":"How to Save and Reuse Skills Learned by Artificial Intelligence Hardware","summary":"A method for capturing the internal settings of a neuromorphic AI chip after it learns a task, allowing that 'skill' to be exported and loaded onto another AI chip.","holder":"BrainChip Inc","granted_year":2019,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10410117/method-and-a-system-for-creating-dynamic-neural-function-libraries"}
{"patent_number":"US 7865399","title":"How a Centralized Broker Handles Online Shopping Transactions","summary":"A system where a third-party broker handles payments and shipping logistics for online merchants, allowing customers to checkout without entering payment details on every individual site.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2011,"tags":["ecommerce","software","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7865399/distributed-electronic-commerce-system-with-centralized-point-of-purchase"}
{"patent_number":"US 1721530","title":"How Jacob Schick Invented the Modern Magazine-Loading Safety Razor","summary":"A 1929 patent for a safety razor that uses a replaceable blade magazine, allowing users to change blades without touching the sharp edges.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1929,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1721530/schick-repeating-razor"}
{"patent_number":"US 19783","title":"How the Pencil and Eraser Became One Tool","summary":"Hymen Lipman's 1858 invention that permanently attached an eraser to the end of a wooden pencil, creating the modern writing tool we use today.","holder":"Hymen L. Lipman","granted_year":1858,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/19783/pencil-eraser-combination-lipman"}
{"patent_number":"US 1049667","title":"How William Burton Invented Modern Gasoline Refining","summary":"A 1913 patent by William Burton that describes a thermal cracking process to turn heavy crude oil into usable gasoline for automobiles.","holder":"Standard Oil Co","granted_year":1913,"tags":["energy","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1049667/petroleum-cracking-burton"}
{"patent_number":"US 1066809","title":"How A.C. Gilbert Designed Early Interlocking Toy Construction Blocks","summary":"A 1913 patent by A.C. Gilbert for a system of toy building blocks designed to snap together to create structures.","holder":"MYSTO Manufacturing CO","granted_year":1913,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1066809/erector-set-gilbert"}
{"patent_number":"US 388850","title":"George Eastman's Original Box Camera Design","summary":"A foundational 1888 patent by George Eastman describing the mechanical structure of a simple, mass-market box camera that made photography accessible to everyday people.","holder":"George Eastman","granted_year":1888,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/388850/kodak-roll-film-camera-eastman"}
{"patent_number":"US RE45784","title":"How Smartphones Use Flashing Barcodes for Secure Ticketing","summary":"A system for mobile devices to display a series of flashing barcodes that a scanner reads, ensuring tickets are only used during specific valid time windows.","holder":"Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ecommerce","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/RE45784/multi-room-wireless-audio"}
{"patent_number":"US 1394450","title":"How the First Automatic Pop-Up Toaster Works","summary":"Charles Strite's 1921 patent for the first toaster that automatically pops bread up after a set time, preventing it from burning.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1921,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1394450/pop-up-toaster-strite"}
{"patent_number":"US 7844915","title":"How Touchscreens Handle Scrolling and Rubber-Band Effects","summary":"This patent describes the software logic that allows touchscreens to distinguish between simple scrolling and multi-finger gestures, while also enabling the signature 'rubber-band' bounce effect when you reach the end of a page.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7844915/application-programming-interfaces-for-scrolling-operations"}
{"patent_number":"US 4081538","title":"Using Specific Steroid Molecules to Block Salt Retention in the Body","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1978,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4081538/aldosterone-antagonists"}
{"patent_number":"US 4064521","title":"How Amorphous Silicon Changed Solar Power","summary":"This 1976 patent describes using a specific form of non-crystalline silicon to create cheap, thin semiconductor devices like solar cells.","holder":"RCA Corp","granted_year":1977,"tags":["energy","semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4064521/semiconductor-device-having-a-body-of-amorphous-silicon"}
{"patent_number":"US 5657390","title":"How Netscape Created the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for Web Security","summary":"Netscape's 1995 patent defining the architecture for SSL, the foundational technology that allows browsers to securely transmit encrypted data over the internet.","holder":"Netscape Communications Corp","granted_year":1997,"tags":["software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5657390/secure-socket-layer-application-program-apparatus-and-method"}
{"patent_number":"US 5682513","title":"How IBM's Storage Controllers Keep Data Backups in the Right Order","summary":"A method for storage controllers to track and sequence data updates in a specific order, ensuring that remote backups remain consistent with the original data during a system failure.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":1997,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5682513/cache-queue-entry-linking-for-dasd-record-updates"}
{"patent_number":"US 10423875","title":"How a Camera-Based System Monitors Artificial Neural Network Creativity","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10423875/electro-optical-device-and-method-for-identifying-and-inducing-topological-states-formed-among-interconnecting-neural-modules"}
{"patent_number":"US 7543038","title":"How to Keep Apps Running Without a Constant Internet Connection","summary":"IBM's method for letting apps think they are connected to a server even when the internet is offline by using a proxy that stores requests and fakes responses.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2009,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7543038/arrangement-and-method-for-impermanent-connectivity"}
{"patent_number":"US 98304","title":"William Semple's 1869 Patent for Improved Chewing Gum","summary":"An 1869 patent by William Semple describing a method for creating chewing gum using rubber and other additives to make a long-lasting, chewable substance.","holder":"William F. Semple","granted_year":1869,"tags":["consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/98304/chewing-gum-semple"}
{"patent_number":"US 88929","title":"George Westinghouse's Original Steam-Powered Train Brake","summary":"An 1869 invention by George Westinghouse that used steam pressure to operate train brakes, replacing manual hand-cranked systems with a safer, centralized control mechanism.","holder":"George Westinghouse, Jr.","granted_year":1869,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/88929/air-brake-westinghouse"}
{"patent_number":"US 10282665","title":"How AI Agents Learn to Pick the Best Future Actions","summary":"A method for an AI agent to predict which actions will yield the highest rewards by analyzing past experiences and refining its decision-making model.","holder":"Sony Corp","granted_year":2019,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","gaming","robotics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10282665/action-selection-with-a-reward-estimator-applied-to-machine-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 7577616","title":"How Mobile Phones Can Securely Authorize Payments Using Random ID Codes","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2009,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","finance","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7577616/method-and-apparatus-of-secure-authentication-and-electronic-payment-through-mobile-communication-tool"}
{"patent_number":"US 7352772","title":"How Wireless Routers Manage Traffic Between Old and New Devices","summary":"A method for wireless access points to prevent older, slower Wi-Fi devices from clogging the network connection for newer, faster devices.","holder":"Lenovo Singapore Pte Ltd","granted_year":2008,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7352772/minimization-of-performance-impact-in-overlying-80211b-and-80211g-networks"}
{"patent_number":"US 1537326","title":"How Early Telephone Systems Managed Busy Lines Automatically","summary":"A 1925 patent describing a mechanism to automatically signal that a telephone line is occupied, preventing callers from interrupting an active conversation.","holder":"Automatic Electric Co","granted_year":1925,"tags":["telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1537326/insulin-extraction-and-purification"}
{"patent_number":"US 8311950","title":"Predicting User Interests Based on Who Looks at Whose Profile","summary":"A method for predicting what a user might be interested in by analyzing the web of connections created when people view each other's social media profile pages.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2012,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8311950/detecting-content-on-a-social-network-using-browsing-patterns"}
{"patent_number":"US 7812828","title":"How Touchscreens Use Math to Recognize Your Fingers","summary":"Apple's patent on using mathematical ellipses to track and identify individual fingers and palms on a touch-sensitive surface.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2010,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7812828/ellipse-fitting-for-multi-touch-surfaces"}
{"patent_number":"US 4558176","title":"How Computers Use Hardware to Stop Software Piracy and Cracking","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1985,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/4558176/computer-systems-to-inhibit-unauthorized-copying-unauthorized-usage-and-automated-cracking-of-protected-software"}
{"patent_number":"US 9379564","title":"How Electric Cars Safely Pause Charging When You Want to Unplug","summary":"A system for electric vehicles that safely pauses power flow when a driver signals they want to disconnect the charging cable, preventing electrical arcing or damage.","holder":"Nissan Motor Co Ltd","granted_year":2016,"tags":["automotive","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9379564/charging-control-apparatus-and-charging-control-method"}
{"patent_number":"US 6033785","title":"How Car Windows Use Special Coatings to Balance Privacy and Visibility","summary":"A patent for automotive glass that uses a specific combination of tinted glass and multi-layered coatings to keep the inside private while ensuring the driver can see out clearly.","holder":"Central Glass Co Ltd","granted_year":2000,"tags":["automotive","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6033785/vehicular-colored-glass-pane-with-light-transmittance-and-reflectance-adjustment"}
{"patent_number":"US 6122658","title":"How Servers Combine Global and Local Content for Personalized Web Displays","summary":"A 1997 Microsoft patent describing how a server can mix general content with specific local details to create a personalized experience for users based on their location or demographics.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":2000,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6122658/custom-localized-information-in-a-networked-server-for-display-to-an-end-user"}
{"patent_number":"US 9182882","title":"How to Draw 3D Shapes on Touchscreens Using Your Fingers","summary":"A method for creating 3D objects in design software by simply dragging your finger across a touchscreen, allowing the shape to grow in real-time as you move.","holder":"Autodesk Inc","granted_year":2015,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9182882/dynamic-creation-and-modeling-of-solid-models"}
{"patent_number":"US 6630507","title":"Using Cannabinoids to Protect the Brain from Oxidative Stress","summary":"A government-owned patent describing how certain non-psychoactive cannabinoids can act as antioxidants to protect brain cells from damage caused by strokes, trauma, or diseases like Alzheimer's.","holder":"US Department of Health and Human Services","granted_year":2003,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6630507/cannabinoids-as-antioxidants-and-neuroprotectants"}
{"patent_number":"US 1001260","title":"How Ole Evinrude Invented the Modern Portable Outboard Motor","summary":"A 1911 patent for a compact, detachable marine engine that allowed small boats to be powered by a portable, gasoline-driven propeller unit.","holder":"EVINRUDE MOTOR CO","granted_year":1911,"tags":["mechanical","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1001260/outboard-motor-evinrude"}
{"patent_number":"US 5579430","title":"How Digital Audio Compression Works","summary":"A foundational method for compressing digital audio by transforming sound into spectral data and using variable-length codes to store it efficiently.","holder":"Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Angewandten Forschung eV","granted_year":1996,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5579430/digital-encoding-process"}
{"patent_number":"US 8615514","title":"How Google Uses User Feedback to Rank Websites by Quality","summary":"A method for Google to judge a website's quality by looking at how users interact with its search results across different categories of search queries.","holder":"Google LLC","granted_year":2013,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8615514/evaluating-website-properties-by-partitioning-user-feedback"}
{"patent_number":"US 5774660","title":"How Load Balancers Route Web Traffic Based on Specific Content","summary":"A method for web servers to route user requests to specific machines based on which files they store, rather than just blindly balancing traffic across all servers.","holder":"Resonate Inc","granted_year":1998,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5774660/world-wide-web-server-with-delayed-resource-binding-for-resource-based-load-balancing-on-a-distributed-resource-multi-node-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 10599957","title":"How to Automatically Detect and Fix Changes in AI Model Data","summary":"This patent describes a system that automatically notices when the real-world data an AI model sees changes, causing its predictions to become less accurate, and then fixes the model.","holder":"Capital One Services","granted_year":2020,"tags":["software","ai_ml","finance","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10599957/systems-and-methods-for-detecting-data-drift-for-data-used-in-machine-learning-m"}
{"patent_number":"US 6828755","title":"How Car Battery Modules Combine High and Low Voltage Systems","summary":"A self-contained battery module that houses both high and low voltage batteries, a power converter, and safety switches in a single unit designed for efficient heat management.","holder":"Johnson Controls Technology Co","granted_year":2004,"tags":["automotive","mechanical","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6828755/battery-system-module"}
{"patent_number":"US 9361579","title":"How Computers Calculate Probabilities in Large Knowledge Bases","summary":"A method for finding answers in a database of uncertain facts by ignoring probabilities to find a solution first, then calculating how likely that solution is based on the underlying evidence.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2016,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9361579/large-scale-probabilistic-ontology-reasoning"}
{"patent_number":"US 8683378","title":"How Smartphones Switch Between Slow and Fast Scrolling","summary":"A system that automatically changes how a list scrolls based on how fast or hard you interact with the screen.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8683378/scrolling-techniques-for-user-interfaces"}
{"patent_number":"US 6665308","title":"How Cable Modems Fix Signal Distortions Before Sending Data","summary":"A method for cable modems to pre-filter data so it arrives clearly at the central office, preventing signal errors caused by the messy physical wires between them.","holder":"Terayon Communication Systems Inc","granted_year":2003,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6665308/apparatus-and-method-for-equalization-in-distributed-digital-data-transmission-systems"}
{"patent_number":"US 9481728","title":"How Genetically Modified T-Cells Fight CD19 Cancers","summary":"This patent describes how to create and use genetically modified human T cells that target and kill cancer cells expressing the CD19 protein, offering a new way to treat blood cancers.","holder":"University of Pennsylvania Penn","granted_year":2016,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing","oncology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9481728/compositions-and-methods-for-treatment-of-cancer"}
{"patent_number":"US 11429762","title":"How Computers Train AI Models Using Separate Virtual Simulations","summary":"This patent describes a system where one virtual computer runs simulations of a system, like a robot, and another virtual computer uses the simulation data to teach an AI model how to make better decisions.","holder":"Amazon Technologies","granted_year":2022,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","robotics","automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11429762/simulation-orchestration-for-training-reinforcement-learning-models"}
{"patent_number":"US 7233978","title":"How Distributed Servers Find Data Using Location Pointers","summary":"A system that uses a network of specialized servers to track where specific data is located, allowing computers to find information by asking a server for its address rather than searching every machine.","holder":"Econnectix LLC","granted_year":2007,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7233978/method-and-apparatus-for-managing-location-information-in-a-network-separate-from-the-data-to-which-the-location-information-pertains"}
{"patent_number":"US 8619056","title":"How Touchscreens Tell Real Touches From False Ghost Touches","summary":"A method for capacitive touchscreens to distinguish between actual finger presses and false ghost signals that occur when multiple points are touched simultaneously.","holder":"Elan Microelectronics Corp","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8619056/ghost-resolution-for-a-capacitive-touch-panel"}
{"patent_number":"US 5673322","title":"How Early Mobile Devices Accessed the Internet Using Split Proxies","summary":"A 1996 system that made the early web usable on slow, unreliable wireless connections by using two 'proxy' servers to shrink and simplify data before sending it.","holder":"Bell Communications Research Inc","granted_year":1997,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5673322/system-and-method-for-providing-protocol-translation-and-filtering-to-access-the-world-wide-web-from-wireless-or-low-bandwidth-networks"}
{"patent_number":"US 6073184","title":"How Software Services Pass Messages Across Different Network Zones","summary":"A method for letting different parts of a large software network communicate by linking their notification services together like a relay race.","holder":"Alcatel SA","granted_year":2000,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6073184/method-of-transmitting-a-notification-to-a-receiver-from-plural-notification-services-in-a-distributed-application-network-and-a-network-for-implementing-the-method"}
{"patent_number":"US 5966126","title":"How to Build Complex Database Searches Using Venn Diagrams","summary":"A method for searching databases by visually connecting Venn diagrams to represent complex logical relationships between different sets of data.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1999,"tags":["software","ai_ml","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/5966126/graphic-user-interface-for-database-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 589168","title":"How Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera Captured Early Motion Pictures","summary":"An 1897 patent by Thomas Edison for a camera mechanism designed to capture sequential images on a moving film strip to create the illusion of motion.","holder":"Thomas A. Edison","granted_year":1897,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/589168/motion-picture-camera-kinetograph"}
{"patent_number":"US 10276149","title":"How Voice Assistants Change Their Speech Based on How You Talk","summary":"This patent describes a system where a voice-controlled device adjusts its text-to-speech output characteristics, like speed or tone, based on the user's speaking habits or current situation, making responses feel more natural and personalized.","holder":"Amazon Technologies","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10276149/dynamic-text-to-speech-output"}
{"patent_number":"US 10962473","title":"AI Model Predicts Protein Shapes from Infrared Light Data","summary":"This patent describes a computer method that uses an artificial intelligence model to predict the detailed 3D shapes of proteins within a food ingredient by analyzing how the ingredient absorbs infrared light.","holder":"Notco Delaware","granted_year":2021,"tags":["biotech","food_science","software","ai_ml","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10962473/protein-secondary-structure-prediction"}
{"patent_number":"US 90646","title":"Edison's First Patent: An Electric Vote Recorder","summary":"Thomas Edison's very first patent, granted in 1869, describes an early machine designed to use electricity to quickly record and tally votes, primarily for legislative bodies.","holder":"Thomas A. Edison","granted_year":1869,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/90646/edison-first-patent-vote-recorder"}
{"patent_number":"US 7904576","title":"How to Send Data Streams Independently Without Connection Overload","summary":"A method for sending multiple streams of data between devices using independent, reliable paths that keep data in the correct order without needing a constant connection.","holder":"Hewlett Packard Development Co LP","granted_year":2011,"tags":["telecommunications","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7904576/reliable-datagram-via-independent-source-destination-resources"}
{"patent_number":"US 8044672","title":"How to Measure Stability in Complex Power Grids Using D-Q Impedance","summary":"A method for testing how electrical components in a power grid react to disturbances to ensure the grid remains stable and doesn't crash.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2011,"tags":["energy","mechanical","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8044672/method-for-measuring-d-q-impedance-of-polyphase-power-grid-components"}
{"patent_number":"US 549160","title":"George Selden's 1895 Patent for a Road Engine","summary":"George Selden's 1895 patent describes a 'road engine,' a precursor to the automobile, focusing on a combined engine and vehicle design.","holder":"George B. Selden","granted_year":1895,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/549160/selden-automobile-patent"}
{"patent_number":"US 6178160","title":"How DNS Servers Route Web Traffic to the Least Busy Server","summary":"A method for balancing web traffic by having servers report their current workload to a DNS server, which then directs new users to the fastest available machine.","holder":"Cisco Technology Inc","granted_year":2001,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6178160/load-balancing-of-client-connections-across-a-network-using-server-based-algorithms"}
{"patent_number":"US 8493330","title":"How Touchscreens Precisely Align Signals to Detect Your Touch","summary":"Apple's patent describes a way for touchscreens to adjust the timing of internal electrical signals so they perfectly match the signals coming from your finger, making touch detection more accurate.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8493330/individual-channel-phase-delay-scheme"}
{"patent_number":"US 11145922","title":"Boosting Solid-State Batteries with a Capacitor Interlayer","summary":"This patent describes a solid-state battery design that includes a special capacitor-like layer between the main battery parts to improve performance and stability.","holder":"GM Global Technology Operations","granted_year":2021,"tags":["automotive","consumer_electronics","energy","materials","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11145922/solid-state-battery-having-a-capacitor-assisted-interlayer"}
{"patent_number":"US 310966","title":"Early Roller Coaster Design for Thrill Rides","summary":"This 1885 patent describes an early roller coaster structure designed to provide thrilling rides by using gravity and a specific track layout.","holder":"LaMarcus A. Thompson","granted_year":1885,"tags":["automotive"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/310966/roller-coaster-thompson"}
{"patent_number":"US 8133298","title":"Making Iron More Efficiently and Generating Power with Oxygen","summary":"This patent describes an integrated system that uses extra oxygen in a blast furnace to make iron more efficiently, while also capturing the furnace's waste gases to generate electricity and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.","holder":"Air Products and Chemicals","granted_year":2012,"tags":["heavy_industry","energy","carbon_capture","industrial_gases","power_generation"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8133298/blast-furnace-iron-production-with-integrated-power-generation"}
{"patent_number":"US 9368994","title":"Device That Adjusts Power for Charging Multiple Devices","summary":"This 2016 patent describes a system that intelligently adjusts the power supplied to charge multiple devices, ensuring one device gets a steady charge while another can receive a variable amount.","holder":"Wistron Corp","granted_year":2016,"tags":["consumer_electronics","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9368994/dynamic-charging-device-and-method-thereof"}
{"patent_number":"US 9959544","title":"How a Server Updates Smart Card Apps and Shows Ads","summary":"This patent describes a system where a central server authenticates a smart card user, identifies the specific smart card, allows the user to update applications on it, and then sends an advertisement to the user's computer.","holder":"International Business Machines Corp","granted_year":2018,"tags":["telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software","semiconductors","ecommerce"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9959544/updating-an-application-on-a-smart-card-and-displaying-an-advertisement"}
{"patent_number":"US 6990497","title":"How to Play Any Media Playlist by Converting it to a Standard Format","summary":"This patent describes a system that takes media playlists in various formats, converts them into a single standard format, and then streams the referenced content, even allowing for dynamic changes during playback.","holder":"Microsoft Corp","granted_year":2006,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6990497/dynamic-streaming-media-management"}
{"patent_number":"US 9571603","title":"How Servers Share an IP Address for High Availability","summary":"Cisco's 2017 patent describes a system where multiple servers can share a single virtual IP address to ensure an application stays online even if one server fails.","holder":"Cisco Technology Inc","granted_year":2017,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9571603/redundancy-network-protocol-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 116842","title":"How Margaret Knight's Machine Made Flat-Bottom Paper Bags","summary":"This 1871 patent by Margaret Knight describes a machine that automatically folds and glues paper to create flat-bottom bags, a major improvement over earlier V-shaped designs.","holder":"Margaret E. Knight","granted_year":1871,"tags":["mechanical","manufacturing","consumer_goods","packaging"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/116842/paper-bag-machine-knight"}
{"patent_number":"US 271363","title":"How James Ritty's First Cash Register Tracked Sales","summary":"This 1883 patent describes an early mechanical cash register invented by James Ritty, designed to record sales transactions and display the total amount, helping businesses prevent employee theft and track daily income.","holder":"James Ritty","granted_year":1883,"tags":["mechanical","retail","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/271363/cash-register-ritty"}
{"patent_number":"US 293545","title":"How Lewis Waterman's Original Fountain Pen Design Worked","summary":"This 1884 patent describes an early fountain pen designed by Lewis E. Waterman, which aimed to solve common ink-flow problems, making writing smoother and cleaner.","holder":"Lewis E. Waterman","granted_year":1884,"tags":["mechanical","consumer_goods","manufacturing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/293545/fountain-pen-waterman"}
{"patent_number":"US 966677","title":"How Early Washing Machines Moved Clothes","summary":"This 1910 patent describes a mechanical system designed to power the washing action within early washing machines, focusing on how the tub or agitator moved.","holder":"HURLEY MACHINE Co","granted_year":1910,"tags":["consumer_electronics","mechanical","home_appliances"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/966677/electric-washing-machine-fisher"}
{"patent_number":"US 815350","title":"John Holland's Design for an Early Submarine Boat","summary":"This 1906 patent by John P. Holland describes an early design for a submarine, a vessel capable of traveling underwater, laying the groundwork for modern naval technology.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1906,"tags":["mechanical","automotive","energy","defense"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/815350/holland-submarine"}
{"patent_number":"US 6732183","title":"How to Seamlessly Switch Video Streams for Many Viewers","summary":"This patent describes a computer system that allows an administrator or viewer to smoothly switch between different video or audio sources for many people watching at the same time, without interrupting their viewing experience.","holder":"BroadWare Technologies LLC","granted_year":2004,"tags":["telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/6732183/video-and-audio-streaming-for-multiple-users"}
{"patent_number":"US 8037168","title":"How to Automatically Track and Act on Internet Domain Name Expirations","summary":"This patent describes a system that automatically checks when internet domain names are set to expire, calculates how much time is left, and can notify a user or even try to register the domain once it becomes available.","holder":"ESDR Network Solutions LLC","granted_year":2011,"tags":["telecommunications","software","ecommerce","internet_services"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8037168/method-product-and-apparatus-for-enhancing-resolution-services-registration-services-and-search-services"}
{"patent_number":"US 8914752","title":"How Snapchat Stories Advance with a Tap","summary":"This patent describes how an electronic device can quickly show a series of short-lived messages, deleting the current one and showing the next in response to a simple screen tap.","holder":"Snapchat Inc","granted_year":2014,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8914752/apparatus-and-method-for-accelerated-display-of-ephemeral-messages"}
{"patent_number":"US 8587547","title":"How to Split a Smartphone Keyboard with a Gesture","summary":"Apple's 2013 patent describes how to split a phone's keyboard in half and move it up the screen with a swipe, making it easier to type with thumbs.","holder":"Apple Inc","granted_year":2013,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8587547/device-method-and-graphical-user-interface-for-manipulating-soft-keyboards"}
{"patent_number":"US 8168877","title":"How to Automatically Generate Musical Harmonies from Audio","summary":"This 2012 patent describes a system that listens to music and automatically generates harmony notes to accompany a melody, even detecting and ignoring accidental strums on stringed instruments.","holder":"Harman International Industries Canada Ltd","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8168877/musical-harmony-generation-from-polyphonic-audio-signals"}
{"patent_number":"US 10593988","title":"Improving Lithium Battery Life with a Built-in Lithium Source","summary":"This patent describes a method for building rechargeable lithium-based batteries with a special extra lithium source electrode inside that helps the main battery parts work better and last longer by giving them an initial charge of lithium ions.","holder":"GM Global Technology Operations","granted_year":2020,"tags":["automotive","energy","consumer_electronics","materials","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10593988/electrochemical-cell-for-lithium-based-batteries"}
{"patent_number":"US 10566652","title":"How a Hybrid Layer Stops Metal Growths in Lithium Batteries","summary":"This patent describes a special multi-layered electrolyte system for lithium metal batteries that uses a stiff, hybrid material to block dangerous metal growths, aiming for safer, higher-energy batteries.","holder":"GM Global Technology Operations","granted_year":2020,"tags":["automotive","consumer_electronics","energy","materials","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10566652/lithium-metal-battery-with-hybrid-electrolyte-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 9328156","title":"How Genetically Modified T-Cells Attack Cancer","summary":"This patent describes how human T cells are genetically engineered to express a special receptor (CAR) that specifically targets and kills cancer cells, particularly those with the CD19 marker, offering a new way to treat cancer.","holder":"University of Pennsylvania Penn","granted_year":2016,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing","oncology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9328156/use-of-chimeric-antigen-receptor-modified-t-cells-to-treat-cancer"}
{"patent_number":"US 8219158","title":"BlackBerry Device with QWERTY Keyboard and Trackball Design","summary":"This 2012 patent describes a handheld device, like an early BlackBerry, with a QWERTY keyboard and a trackball, focusing on the physical arrangement of keys around the navigation tool.","holder":"Research in Motion Ltd","granted_year":2012,"tags":["consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8219158/handheld-wireless-communication-device"}
{"patent_number":"US 10186887","title":"How Batteries Charge Fast in the Cold Without Damage","summary":"This patent describes a smart battery system that uses an internal heater to warm itself up for quick, safe charging, even when it's freezing outside.","holder":"EC Power","granted_year":2019,"tags":["consumer_electronics","automotive","telecommunications","energy","semiconductors","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10186887/systems-and-methods-for-fast-charging-batteries-at-low-temperatures"}
{"patent_number":"US 11176462","title":"Predicting How Molecules Interact with Proteins Using Two AI Streams","summary":"This patent describes a computer system that uses two separate artificial intelligence models, one for molecules and one for proteins, to predict how they will interact and what biological effects they might have.","holder":"RO5","granted_year":2021,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","ai_ml","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11176462/system-and-method-for-prediction-of-protein-ligand-interactions-and-their-bioact"}
{"patent_number":"US 10740671","title":"How IBM Uses Resistive Memory Chips to Speed Up AI Training","summary":"A method for running AI neural networks directly on specialized hardware chips that store data as electrical resistance, making them faster and more energy-efficient than standard processors.","holder":"International Business Machines","granted_year":2020,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10740671/convolutional-neural-networks-using-resistive-processing-unit-array"}
{"patent_number":"US 11239459","title":"Making Solid-State Battery Electrodes That Don't Swell and Crack","summary":"This patent describes a special design for solid-state battery electrodes that uses tiny internal holes and spaces between particles to prevent them from expanding and cracking during charging and discharging.","holder":"GM Global Technology Operations","granted_year":2022,"tags":["automotive","energy","materials","consumer_electronics","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11239459/low-expansion-composite-electrodes-for-all-solid-state-batteries"}
{"patent_number":"US 12423586","title":"Making AI Smarter by Focusing on Unsure 'Nodes'","summary":"This 2025 patent from D5AI LLC describes a way to train AI models more effectively by boosting the learning signal for 'nodes' that aren't making clear decisions on data.","holder":"D5AI","granted_year":2025,"tags":["ai_ml","software","semiconductors","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12423586/training-nodes-of-a-neural-network-to-be-decisive"}
{"patent_number":"US 1141798","title":"Early Car Wheel Traction Device","summary":"A 1915 patent for a metal device clamped to a car wheel to improve traction on slippery surfaces.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":1915,"tags":["automotive","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1141798/zipper-slide-fastener"}
{"patent_number":"US 11606373","title":"AI System That Learns Normal Email Use to Spot and Stop Cyber Threats","summary":"This 2023 patent describes an AI system that learns how your company normally uses email and then automatically takes action to stop cyber threats that behave unusually.","holder":"Darktrace Holdings","granted_year":2023,"tags":["cybersecurity","software","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11606373/cyber-threat-defense-system-protecting-email-networks-with-machine-learning-mode"}
{"patent_number":"US 12085565","title":"Using a Blood Marker to Predict Concussion Risk and Severity","summary":"This patent describes a method to diagnose and predict long-term issues from mild traumatic brain injury, like concussions, by measuring a specific protein fragment called SNTF in a blood sample.","holder":"University of Pennsylvania Penn","granted_year":2024,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","telecommunications","consumer_electronics","healthcare"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12085565/sntf-is-a-blood-biomarker-for-the-diagnosis-and-prognosis-of-sports-related-conc"}
{"patent_number":"US 12327854","title":"Capturing Carbon Dioxide While Making Electricity with Hydrogen and Solar","summary":"This patent describes an integrated system that captures carbon dioxide from the air or industrial exhaust while simultaneously generating clean electricity using a hydrogen gas turbine powered by solar-generated hydrogen and oxygen, all without burning fossil fuels.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2025,"tags":["clean_energy","carbon_capture","hydrogen_economy","solar_power","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12327854/apparatuses-and-methods-for-carbon-dioxide-capturing-and-electrical-energy-produ"}
{"patent_number":"US 10956815","title":"How to Fix Faulty Memory Cells in AI Chips","summary":"This patent describes a system that tests individual memory cells in AI chips for uneven behavior and then permanently disables the faulty ones before the chip starts learning, making AI training more efficient.","holder":"International Business Machines","granted_year":2021,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10956815/killing-asymmetric-resistive-processing-units-for-neural-network-training"}
{"patent_number":"US 8882665","title":"How Continuous Glucose Monitors Estimate Blood Sugar Levels Accurately","summary":"This patent describes a method for accurately estimating blood glucose levels by accounting for the natural delay in glucose moving between interstitial fluid and blood, using sensor data and its rate of change.","holder":"Medtronic Minimed","granted_year":2014,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8882665/method-andor-system-for-multicompartment-analyte-monitoring-8882665"}
{"patent_number":"US 8956321","title":"How a Computer System Automatically Adjusts Blood Sugar in Real-Time","summary":"This patent describes a computerized system that continuously monitors a patient's blood glucose and automatically adjusts insulin and dextrose delivery to keep blood sugar levels stable, especially for critically ill patients.","holder":"Ideal Medical Technologies","granted_year":2015,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","software","telecommunications","healthcare"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8956321/computerized-system-for-blood-chemistry-monitoring"}
{"patent_number":"US 12518214","title":"Training AI on Private Data Without Seeing It","summary":"This patent describes a way to train artificial intelligence models using private data stored on many separate computers, by generating fake data that mimics the real data's patterns, so the private data itself never leaves its original location.","holder":"Nant Holdings IP","granted_year":2026,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","finance","biotech","healthcare"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12518214/distributed-machine-learning-systems-including-generation-of-synthetic-data"}
{"patent_number":"US 12443890","title":"How Devices Train Shared AI Models While Keeping Your Data Private","summary":"This patent describes a method for training a machine learning model across many devices, where each device keeps some parts of the model and its data private, only sharing updates for the common, global parts of the model.","holder":"Google","granted_year":2025,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12443890/partially-local-federated-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 12353827","title":"Using Non-AI Systems to Improve AI Text Generation","summary":"This patent describes a method where a traditional, rule-based computer system helps a Large Language Model (LLM) generate more accurate and reliable text by providing it with better context and fact-checking.","holder":"Unlikely Artificial Intelligence","granted_year":2025,"tags":["ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12353827/computer-implemented-methods-for-the-automated-analysis-or-use-of-data-including"}
{"patent_number":"US 12350368","title":"Delivering Large Gene Editing Tools into Cells with Hybrid Virus-Lipid Packages","summary":"This patent describes a sophisticated delivery system that combines parts of a virus with a fat bubble (liposome) to efficiently transport large molecules, like CRISPR gene-editing components, into specific cells.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":2025,"tags":["biotech","gene_editing","pharmaceutical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12350368/delivery-of-large-payloads"}
{"patent_number":"US 10314897","title":"How a Specific Protein Fragment Can Train Immune Cells to Fight Cancer","summary":"This patent describes methods to fight various cancers by using a specific protein fragment (peptide LYHDIFSRL) to train a patient's immune cells to recognize and attack tumor cells.","holder":"Immatics Biotechnologies","granted_year":2019,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","immunotherapy","oncology","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10314897/peptides-and-combination-of-peptides-for-use-in-immunotherapy-against-various-ca"}
{"patent_number":"US 11942620","title":"How to Build Solid-State Batteries with Tiny Holes for Better Electrolyte","summary":"This patent describes a method for manufacturing solid-state batteries by punching small holes through battery electrodes and then filling these holes with a liquid that hardens into a solid electrolyte, aiming for more efficient power delivery.","holder":"GM Global Technology Operations","granted_year":2024,"tags":["automotive","energy","materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11942620/solid-state-battery-with-uniformly-distributed-electrolyte-and-methods-of-fabric"}
{"patent_number":"US 11648507","title":"How to Capture Carbon Dioxide from Air or Smoke Using Seawater","summary":"This patent describes a system that uses natural seawater to wash carbon dioxide out of industrial smoke or the air, then stores it safely in the ocean, aiming for an affordable, green way to fight climate change.","holder":"Zero Carbon Energy Innovation Union","granted_year":2023,"tags":["energy","environmental_tech","ocean_tech","climate_change","marine_engineering"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11648507/process-and-apparatus-of-ocean-carbon-capture-and-storage"}
{"patent_number":"US 10248907","title":"How a Single Electronic Component Can Learn and Process AI Data","summary":"This patent describes a tiny electronic component called a resistive processing unit (RPU) that acts like a brain cell in an artificial intelligence network, storing and processing information directly within its changing electrical resistance.","holder":"International Business Machines","granted_year":2019,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10248907/resistive-processing-unit"}
{"patent_number":"US 11126171","title":"AI System for Diagnosing Machines and Managing Data in Factories","summary":"This patent describes a system that uses artificial intelligence to detect problems in industrial machines while smartly adjusting how much data it collects and sends to avoid overwhelming the network.","holder":"Strong Force IoT Portfolio 2016","granted_year":2021,"tags":["industrial_iot","ai_ml","telecommunications","manufacturing","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11126171/methods-and-systems-of-diagnosing-machine-components-using-neural-networks-and-h"}
{"patent_number":"US 12163952","title":"Predicting and Treating Dangerous Side Effects in CAR T-Cell Therapy","summary":"This patent describes methods to identify patients at high risk for severe side effects, like cytokine release syndrome or neurotoxicity, during CAR T-cell cancer therapy and how to treat them proactively.","holder":"Juno Therapeutics","granted_year":2024,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing","oncology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12163952/determining-toxicity-risk-in-car-t-cell-therapy"}
{"patent_number":"US 11842324","title":"AI for Spotting Dam Problems in Inspection Reports","summary":"This patent describes an AI method using a \"dual attention mechanism\" to automatically find and organize information about dam emergencies from inspection reports, improving accuracy and reducing manual effort.","holder":"Hohai University HHU","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","software","civil_engineering","data_analytics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11842324/method-for-extracting-dam-emergency-event-based-on-dual-attention-mechanism"}
{"patent_number":"US 11507851","title":"How AI Connects Different Databases Using Knowledge Graphs","summary":"This patent describes a server-based method that uses artificial intelligence and two learning models to automatically find and integrate connections between data fields and data values across multiple databases that have different structures.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co","granted_year":2022,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","ecommerce","finance","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11507851/system-and-method-of-integrating-databases-based-on-knowledge-graph"}
{"patent_number":"US 12307349","title":"How an AI System Answers Financial Questions Using Specialized Bots","summary":"This patent describes an AI system where a large language model (LLM) directs specialized machine learning agents to answer natural language questions about financial data, then refines the answers using an adversarial AI.","holder":"Broadridge Financial Solutions","granted_year":2025,"tags":["finance","ai_ml","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12307349/systems-and-methods-of-large-language-model-driven-orchestration-of-task-specifi"}
{"patent_number":"US 12299406","title":"How AI Checks Documents for Policy Rules and Compliance","summary":"This patent describes a system where an AI model helps evaluate parts of a document against specific rules or policies given in plain language, then identifies problems or suggests fixes to ensure compliance.","holder":"Casetext","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","ai_ml","legal_tech","telecommunications","fintech"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12299406/large-language-model-artificial-intelligence-text-evaluation-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 9293619","title":"Solar Cells with Built-in Smart Electronics on the Back","summary":"This patent describes a solar cell design that integrates electronic components, like a bypass switch, directly onto the back of the cell to improve performance, especially when parts of the cell are shaded.","holder":"Solexel","granted_year":2016,"tags":["energy","semiconductors","consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9293619/smart-photovoltaic-cells-and-modules"}
{"patent_number":"US 12277178","title":"How Music Apps Learn What You Don't Want in Playlists","summary":"This patent describes how a music streaming service learns what kinds of songs or artists a user dislikes for their playlists by tracking what they repeatedly ignore, then uses that information to avoid recommending similar things in the future.","holder":"Spotify AB","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12277178/media-content-item-recommendation-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 10307129","title":"Fixing Blurry Tomography Scans from Patient Movement","summary":"This patent describes a method for creating clearer 3D medical scans by using two different X-ray scans to detect and correct for patient movement during the imaging process.","holder":"Samsung Electronics Co","granted_year":2019,"tags":["medical_devices","software","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10307129/apparatus-and-method-for-reconstructing-tomography-images-using-motion-informati"}
{"patent_number":"US 12574477","title":"Training AI Models Across Different Computers","summary":"This 2026 patent describes a way to train AI models on one computer, send a version to another computer for further training with private data, and then update the original model with the improvements.","holder":"Deep Sentinel","granted_year":2026,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12574477/distributed-deep-learning-using-a-distributed-deep-neural-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 12438891","title":"How Multiple AI Models Detect Unusual Behavior on Computer Networks","summary":"This patent describes a computer system that uses several artificial intelligence models working together to spot unusual and potentially dangerous activity from users or devices on a computer network.","holder":"Cisco Technology","granted_year":2025,"tags":["cybersecurity","software","telecommunications","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12438891/anomaly-detection-based-on-ensemble-machine-learning-model"}
{"patent_number":"US 12168044","title":"Treating Liver Cancer with Specially Trained Immune Cells","summary":"This patent describes a method for treating hepatocellular cancer by giving patients specially activated immune cells that are trained to recognize and kill cancer cells displaying a specific protein fragment.","holder":"Immatics Biotechnologies","granted_year":2024,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","immunotherapy","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12168044/peptides-and-combination-of-peptides-for-use-in-immunotherapy-against-non-small-"}
{"patent_number":"US 11900293","title":"Tracking Shoppers and Store Items for Better Recommendations","summary":"This patent describes a system that tracks the location of physical customers, virtual customers, and store items using beacons to generate a combined visual report and recommend actions for merchants.","holder":"PayPal","granted_year":2024,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ecommerce","retail"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11900293/merchant-action-recommendation-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 9949801","title":"How Surgical Robots Reconfigure Their Arms Without Moving the Tool Tip","summary":"This patent describes how a surgical robot arm can move and reshape itself to avoid obstacles or improve its position, all while keeping its surgical tool perfectly still at the patient's entry point or target.","holder":"Intuitive Surgical Operations","granted_year":2018,"tags":["medical_devices","robotics","software","telecommunications","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9949801/systems-and-methods-for-commanded-reconfiguration-of-a-surgical-manipulator-usin"}
{"patent_number":"US 11836577","title":"Training Robot AI Models Faster Using Smart Simulations","summary":"This patent describes a cloud service that helps train artificial intelligence models for robots by running simulations, even suggesting improvements to the AI's learning rules before starting.","holder":"Amazon Technologies","granted_year":2023,"tags":["ai_ml","robotics","software","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11836577/reinforcement-learning-model-training-through-simulation"}
{"patent_number":"US 8303250","title":"How Wind Turbine Blades Get More Lift with Extra Parts","summary":"This patent describes adding special front and back parts to a wind turbine blade to create specific air channels, making the blade generate more power from the wind.","holder":"General Electric","granted_year":2012,"tags":["energy","mechanical","aerospace","renewable_energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8303250/method-and-apparatus-for-increasing-lift-on-wind-turbine-blade"}
{"patent_number":"US 11741188","title":"How a Chip Uses Memory to Speed Up AI Calculations","summary":"This patent describes a specialized computer chip that uses non-volatile memory and analog signals to quickly perform calculations for artificial intelligence, especially for neural networks that need to remember past information.","holder":"Western Digital Technologies","granted_year":2023,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","semiconductors","ai_ml","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11741188/hardware-accelerated-discretized-neural-network"}
{"patent_number":"US 11704899","title":"How Assistant Systems Combine Information About One Thing from Many Places","summary":"This patent describes a system that gathers all known information about a single person, place, or thing from various sources and combines it into one complete profile for an assistant system.","holder":"Meta Platforms","granted_year":2023,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11704899/resolving-entities-from-multiple-data-sources-for-assistant-systems"}
{"patent_number":"US 8049150","title":"How to Make Solar Troughs Catch More Sunlight at Their Ends","summary":"This patent describes adding special reflective extensions and caps to the ends of a single-axis tracking solar trough to capture more sunlight that would otherwise be lost, making the collector more efficient.","holder":"Skyline Solar","granted_year":2011,"tags":["energy","renewable_energy","mechanical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8049150/solar-collector-with-end-modifications"}
{"patent_number":"US 12416013","title":"Boosting Plant Gene Editing and Regeneration with Special Genes","summary":"This patent describes a method to make plant genetic engineering more efficient by adding specific genes that encourage plant cells to divide and grow, making it easier to create new plants with desired traits.","holder":"Tianjin Genovo Biotechnology Co","granted_year":2025,"tags":["biotech","agriculture","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12416013/method-for-improving-plant-genetic-transformation-and-gene-editing-efficiency"}
{"patent_number":"US 11922469","title":"How Computers Rank Financial News for Analysts","summary":"This patent describes a computer system that automatically collects financial news, groups similar stories, and ranks them for financial analysts using advanced text analysis and machine learning.","holder":"S&P Global","granted_year":2024,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","finance"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11922469/automated-news-ranking-and-recommendation-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 10692210","title":"How Computers Find Your Pupil Even With Glare","summary":"This patent describes a computer method to accurately find the outline of a person's eye pupil by using radial search lines and handling bright reflections differently from clear areas.","holder":"Fujitsu","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10692210/recording-medium-storing-computer-program-for-pupil-detection-information-proces"}
{"patent_number":"US 12414825","title":"How a Surgical Robot Arm's Wrist Moves Instruments","summary":"This patent describes a specific design for the end part of a surgical robot arm, called the terminal portion, which uses a clever arrangement of three joints to precisely position and rotate surgical tools.","holder":"CMR Surgical","granted_year":2025,"tags":["medical_devices","robotics","software","mechanical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12414825/surgical-arm"}
{"patent_number":"US 12121527","title":"Making Cancer-Fighting Antibody Drugs Safer with Precise Attachment","summary":"This patent describes a specific way to build antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment by precisely attaching chemotherapy drugs to antibodies to make them safer inside the body.","holder":"NBE Therapeutics AG","granted_year":2024,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","drug_delivery"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12121527/anthracycline-based-antibody-drug-conjugates-having-high-in-vivo-tolerability"}
{"patent_number":"US 10700376","title":"How to Fast-Charge Lithium Batteries Without Damaging Them","summary":"This patent describes a three-phase method for quickly charging lithium-ion batteries while carefully controlling voltages to prevent harmful lithium metal buildup and electrolyte damage.","holder":"GM Global Technology Operations","granted_year":2020,"tags":["consumer_electronics","automotive","telecommunications","energy","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10700376/methods-for-fast-charging-and-detecting-lithium-plating-in-lithium-ion-batteries"}
{"patent_number":"US 12505360","title":"How AI Learns to Fix IT Problems by Asking for Feedback","summary":"This patent describes an AI system that continuously learns to identify and prevent IT issues by building a map of cause-and-effect relationships, getting human feedback, and automatically updating its understanding.","holder":"Bmc Helix","granted_year":2025,"tags":["software","ai_ml","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12505360/continuous-knowledge-graph-generation-using-causal-event-graph-feedback"}
{"patent_number":"US 7614852","title":"Wind Turbine Blades with a Deeply Curved Front Surface","summary":"This patent describes a wind turbine blade designed with a deeply curved, concave front surface and a high camber ratio to potentially capture more wind energy.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":2009,"tags":["renewable_energy","mechanical","aerospace","energy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/7614852/wind-turbine-blade-and-assembly"}
{"patent_number":"US 8636880","title":"How to Make Hydrogen Gas and Cupric Chloride Using an Electrolysis Cell","summary":"This patent describes an electrochemical cell that uses cuprous chloride in hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas and cupric chloride, separated by a special membrane.","holder":"Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd AECL","granted_year":2014,"tags":["energy","chemical_manufacturing","materials","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8636880/electrolysis-cell-for-the-conversion-of-cuprous-chloride-in-hydrochloric-acid-to"}
{"patent_number":"US 20160166668","title":"How an mRNA Vaccine Targets Prostate Cancer with Six Antigens","summary":"This patent describes an mRNA vaccine designed to treat prostate cancer by delivering genetic instructions for a specific combination of six prostate-related proteins, teaching the body to fight the cancer.","holder":"Curevac AG","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","oncology","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20160166668/composition-and-vaccine-for-treating-prostate-cancer"}
{"patent_number":"US 20160168227","title":"How an mRNA Vaccine for Lung Cancer Teaches the Immune System to Fight","summary":"This patent describes a specific mRNA vaccine designed to treat lung cancer by instructing the body's cells to produce six distinct tumor proteins, thereby training the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.","holder":"Curevac AG","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","oncology","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20160168227/composition-and-vaccine-for-treating-lung-cancer"}
{"patent_number":"US 20220161815","title":"How Autonomous Cars Process Sensor Data for Driving","summary":"Intel's 2020 patent describes a system for autonomous vehicles that cleans and standardizes data from various sensors before using it to perceive the environment and make driving decisions.","holder":"Intel","granted_year":null,"tags":["automotive","consumer_electronics","software","ai_ml"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20220161815/autonomous-vehicle-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 8932024","title":"Wind Turbine Blades with Noise-Reducing Serrated Edges","summary":"This patent describes a wind turbine blade design that reduces noise by attaching a special serrated plate to its trailing edge, integrated directly into one of the blade's outer surfaces.","holder":"Mitsubishi Heavy Industries","granted_year":2015,"tags":["energy","mechanical","aerospace","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8932024/wind-turbine-blade-and-wind-power-generator-using-the-same"}
{"patent_number":"US 12252707","title":"How to Make Animals That Can Turn On CRISPR Gene Editing","summary":"This patent describes creating genetically modified non-human animals, like mice, where a key CRISPR gene-editing protein (Cas9) can be turned on only in specific cells or at specific times using a special genetic switch.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":2025,"tags":["biotech","gene_editing","pharmaceutical","research_tools"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12252707/delivery-engineering-and-optimization-of-systems-methods-and-compositions-for-se"}
{"patent_number":"US 9854998","title":"How Devices Precisely Track Glucose Across Body Compartments","summary":"This patent describes a method for accurately estimating a person's blood glucose by accounting for the natural time delay in how glucose moves between different body fluids, like blood and the fluid around cells, to better control insulin pumps.","holder":"Medtronic Minimed","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","software","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9854998/method-andor-system-for-multicompartment-analyte-monitoring"}
{"patent_number":"US 11137298","title":"How Fabric Sensors Measure Pressure on Your Body","summary":"This patent describes a flexible, all-fabric sensor that uses special ionic and conducting materials woven into a cloth to detect tiny pressure changes on the body, like blood pulses or movements.","holder":"University of California San Diego UCSD","granted_year":2021,"tags":["consumer_electronics","biotech","materials","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11137298/supercapacitive-iontronic-nanofabric-sensing"}
{"patent_number":"US 9884123","title":"Targeted Platinum Drugs for Cancer Treatment","summary":"This patent describes a way to deliver platinum-based cancer drugs directly to tumor cells by attaching them to a special 'ligand' molecule that seeks out cancer cell markers.","holder":"INVICTUS ONCOLOGY PVT","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","oncology","drug_delivery","chemistry"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9884123/ligand-targeted-molecules-and-methods-thereof"}
{"patent_number":"US 9925149","title":"How to Build Tiny Lipid Carriers for Delivering Nutrients","summary":"A method for creating tiny, 20-60 nanometer lipid-based particles designed to carry vitamins and nutrients into the human body more effectively.","holder":"Nanosphere Health Sciences","granted_year":2018,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9925149/nanoparticle-compositions-and-methods-as-carriers-of-nutraceutical-factors-acros"}
{"patent_number":"US 11542303","title":"How a Specific Peptide Boosts the Immune System Against Cancer","summary":"This patent describes a specific peptide sequence, KESDGFHRF, combined with immune-boosting substances and a safe delivery method, for use in treating cancer through immunotherapy.","holder":"Immatics Biotechnologies","granted_year":2023,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","immunotherapy"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11542303/peptides-and-combination-thereof-for-use-in-the-immunotherapy-against-cancers"}
{"patent_number":"US 8156057","title":"How Nanoparticles Form Adaptive Neural Network Connections","summary":"This patent describes how to build and strengthen a physical neural network using tiny nanoparticles suspended in a liquid, where electric fields make the connections learn and adapt.","holder":"Knowmtech","granted_year":2012,"tags":["semiconductors","ai_ml","materials","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8156057/adaptive-neural-network-utilizing-nanotechnology-based-components"}
{"patent_number":"US 20180127759","title":"Highly Efficient Bacterial Gene Editing Using Guide RNA and Reverse Transcriptase","summary":"This patent describes a system for precisely editing the DNA of bacterial cells with very high success rates, using a combination of guide RNA, reverse transcriptase, and specific DNA sequences.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","synthetic_biology","materials","food_and_agriculture"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20180127759/dynamic-genome-engineering"}
{"patent_number":"US 8912428","title":"Solar Cells Made of Stacking Layers with Different Energy Gaps","summary":"This patent describes a solar cell built by stacking multiple layers, each designed to capture a different part of the light spectrum for maximum energy conversion, achieving high efficiency.","holder":"Epir Technologies","granted_year":2014,"tags":["semiconductors","energy","materials","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/8912428/high-efficiency-multijunction-ii-vi-photovoltaic-solar-cells"}
{"patent_number":"US 20230162023","title":"Automated AI for Adapting to New Data Without Retraining","summary":"This patent describes an automated system that builds artificial intelligence models capable of adapting to new, different data without needing full retraining, by learning to ignore irrelevant changes.","holder":"Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories","granted_year":null,"tags":["ai_ml","software","automotive","consumer_electronics","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230162023/system-and-method-for-automated-transfer-learning-with-domain-disentanglement"}
{"patent_number":"US 20220012637","title":"Training AI Models Together with Unlabeled Data Using a Teacher","summary":"This patent describes a way for multiple AI systems to learn together from data that hasn't been manually labeled, using a 'teacher' AI to create temporary labels for a 'student' AI.","holder":"Nokia Technologies Oy","granted_year":null,"tags":["ai_ml","telecommunications","software","consumer_electronics","edge_computing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20220012637/federated-teacher-student-machine-learning"}
{"patent_number":"US 9181624","title":"Making Caustic Soda with Less Salt Using a Special Electrolysis Cell","summary":"This patent describes a method to make purer caustic soda and chlorine gas using a two-chamber electrolysis cell with a gas diffusion electrode by carefully controlling pressure differences.","holder":"Chlorine Engineers Corp","granted_year":2015,"tags":["chemical_manufacturing","energy","materials","industrial_processes"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/9181624/method-of-electrolysis-employing-two-chamber-ion-exchange-membrane-electrolytic-"}
{"patent_number":"US 11786761","title":"How a Robotic Surgical Tool Clamps Tissue Manually and Automatically","summary":"This patent describes a surgical tool for robotic operations that can clamp tissue using a motor-driven yoke, but also allows a surgeon to manually control the clamping action.","holder":"Cilag GmbH International","granted_year":2023,"tags":["medical_devices","robotics","mechanical","surgical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11786761/ultrasonic-robotic-tool-actuation"}
{"patent_number":"US 20230412513","title":"How 5G Networks Coordinate AI Models Across Different Devices","summary":"A method for 5G networks to translate AI requirements into network performance settings so that AI models can run efficiently across cloud, edge, and local devices.","holder":"Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB","granted_year":null,"tags":["telecommunications","ai_ml","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230412513/providing-distributed-ai-models-in-communication-networks-and-related-nodesdevic"}
{"patent_number":"US 20240406210","title":"How AI Explains Cyberattacks for Security Training","summary":"This patent describes a cybersecurity training tool that uses a large language model to explain why machine learning identified a cyber threat, based on both fake and real attacks, for security teams and regular users.","holder":"Darktrace Holdings","granted_year":null,"tags":["cybersecurity","software","ai_ml","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20240406210/cyber-security-training-tool-that-uses-a-large-language-model"}
{"patent_number":"US 20110132770","title":"Making Chemicals from Carbon Dioxide and Steam Using Electricity","summary":"This patent describes a process that uses electricity to split steam and then reacts the resulting hydrogen with carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide to create various carbon-based compounds, like fuels or plastics.","holder":"Areva SA","granted_year":null,"tags":["energy","chemical_manufacturing","environmental_technology","cleantech","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20110132770/process-for-producing-compounds-of-the-cxhyoz-type-by-reduction-of-carbon-dioxid"}
{"patent_number":"US 20210174903","title":"How to Predict Protein Shapes Better Using Lab Tests and Computers","summary":"This patent describes a method to improve predicting a protein's 3D shape by combining computer simulations with actual distance measurements from specific parts of the protein in a lab.","holder":"Protein Evolution","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","software","ai_ml","pharmaceutical","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20210174903/enhanced-protein-structure-prediction-using-protein-homolog-discovery-and-constr"}
{"patent_number":"US 20160291760","title":"Adjusting Touchscreen Sensitivity Based on Device Tilt Angle","summary":"This patent describes how a computing device can decide if a touch on its screen is intentional or accidental by changing its sensitivity settings based on how much the device is tilted.","holder":"Wacom Co","granted_year":null,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20160291760/contact-discrimination-using-a-tilt-angle-of-a-touch-sensitive-surface"}
{"patent_number":"US 20200281484","title":"Smart Clothing That Compares Pulse Signals from Both Sides of Your Body","summary":"This patent describes a piece of clothing, like a t-shirt, with built-in sensors in its sleeves or legs to measure and compare pulse characteristics from different limbs, helping to detect subtle health differences.","holder":"Well Being Digital","granted_year":null,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","biotech","wearables"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20200281484/an-apparatus-for-monitoring-the-pulse-of-a-person-and-a-method-thereof"}
{"patent_number":"US 20220383078","title":"Adapting AI Models to Fit Device Resources","summary":"This patent describes how a computer system can automatically shrink a large artificial intelligence model, specifically a \"transformer\" type, to fit the available computing power of a phone or other device.","holder":"Huawei Technologies Co","granted_year":null,"tags":["ai_ml","consumer_electronics","telecommunications","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20220383078/data-processing-method-and-related-device"}
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{"patent_number":"US 20240082373","title":"How Special Molecules Boost Cancer-Fighting CAR-T Cells","summary":"This patent describes special molecules made of a CAR-T cell activator attached to a fat-like part, designed to make cancer-fighting CAR-T cells grow and work better inside a patient.","holder":"Massachusetts Institute of Technology","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing","immunology","oncology"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20240082373/compositions-for-chimeric-antigen-receptor-t-cell-therapy-and-uses-thereof"}
{"patent_number":"US 20250190949","title":"Matching People to Opportunities Using Personality and Body Data","summary":"This patent describes a system that infers your personality from your answers and body signals, then matches you with suitable learning or job opportunities.","holder":"Futurecite","granted_year":null,"tags":["software","ai_ml","human_resources","education"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20250190949/facilitating-personal-development-of-an-individual"}
{"patent_number":"US 20210117042","title":"How Devices Detect Touch Using Heat Signatures","summary":"This patent describes a system that uses a thermal camera to detect when two objects, like a finger and a screen, touch by looking for a specific temperature change at their contact point.","holder":"Apple","granted_year":null,"tags":["consumer_electronics","software","telecommunications","augmented_reality","human_computer_interaction"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20210117042/method-and-device-for-detecting-a-touch-between-a-first-object-and-a-second-obje"}
{"patent_number":"US 20210280268","title":"How Computers Predict Protein Shapes Faster Using Smart Templates","summary":"This patent describes a computer method to quickly predict the 3D shape of proteins by creating and refining \"synthetic templates\" from existing protein structures, reducing the heavy computational work usually needed.","holder":"Dnastar","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","software","pharmaceutical"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20210280268/protein-structure-prediction-system"}
{"patent_number":"US 20230195095","title":"Industrial Equipment Data Organized into Smart Knowledge Graphs","summary":"Honeywell's patent describes a system that collects data from industrial equipment, makes sense of it using rules, and organizes it into a smart graph for better control and actions.","holder":"Honeywell International","granted_year":null,"tags":["industrial_automation","software","ai_ml","semiconductors"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230195095/industrial-knowledge-graph-and-contextualization"}
{"patent_number":"US 20230297446","title":"How to Train AI Models with Fake Data Using Generative Networks","summary":"This patent describes a method for training artificial intelligence models using specially generated fake, or 'synthetic,' data created by a generative adversarial network, ensuring the synthetic data is high-quality and safe for training.","holder":"Capital One Services","granted_year":null,"tags":["ai_ml","software","finance","telecommunications","consumer_electronics"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230297446/data-model-generation-using-generative-adversarial-networks"}
{"patent_number":"US 20230383290","title":"How to Precisely Edit Genes Using Retron-Guide RNA Cassettes","summary":"This patent describes a method for highly efficient and precise genome editing using a retron-guide RNA cassette to deliver large pieces of donor DNA into a cell's genetic material.","holder":"Leland Stanford Junior University","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","gene_editing","pharmaceutical","life_sciences"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230383290/high-throughput-precision-genome-editing"}
{"patent_number":"US 20210205465","title":"Targeting Bad Cells with Toxic Antibodies for Cancer and Autoimmune Disease","summary":"This patent describes special antibodies equipped with a toxic payload that specifically seek out and bind to unique markers on diseased cells, like cancer or autoimmune cells, to destroy them.","holder":"Apo T BV","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","gene_editing"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20210205465/aberrant-cell-restricted-immunoglobulins-provided-with-a-toxic-moiety"}
{"patent_number":"US 20200371093","title":"Checking if Brain Injury Drugs Work Using Saliva or Urine","summary":"This patent describes a method to determine if a drug for brain injury is effective by measuring specific sugar molecules in a patient's saliva or urine samples over time.","holder":"Medicortex Finland Oy","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","diagnostics","healthcare"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20200371093/prognostic-and-diagnostic-glycan-based-biomarkers-of-brain-damage"}
{"patent_number":"US 20250363357","title":"How to Update AI on Small Devices with Slow Internet","summary":"This patent describes a method for efficiently updating artificial intelligence models on small, internet-connected devices, like smart cameras, by sending only the changes, or 'patches,' instead of the entire updated model, which saves bandwidth.","holder":"Ubotica Technologies","granted_year":null,"tags":["ai_ml","telecommunications","consumer_electronics","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20250363357/systems-and-methods-for-deploying-and-updating-neural-networks-at-the-edge-of-a-"}
{"patent_number":"US 20230187025","title":"How to Design High-Quality Gene Editing Tools for a Whole Genome","summary":"This patent describes a computer system and method for creating a comprehensive library of gene-editing guides (sgRNAs) by carefully designing and filtering them to be accurate and avoid unintended genetic changes.","holder":"Genewiz Suzhou","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","gene_editing","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230187025/whole-genome-sgrna-library-constructing-system-and-application-thereof"}
{"patent_number":"US 20220304938","title":"Tiny Lipid Balls for Precise, Better-Absorbed Cannabinoid Medicine","summary":"This patent describes a drug delivery system using tiny lipid nanoparticles to encapsulate cannabinoids, making them easier for the body to absorb and allowing for precise, smaller doses.","holder":"Nanosphere Health Sciences","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","pharmaceutical","healthcare","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20220304938/lipid-nanoparticle-compositions-and-methods-as-carriers-of-cannabinoids-in-stand"}
{"patent_number":"US 20260080696","title":"AI System for Analyzing Medical Images Using Magnification-Aligned Transformers","summary":"This 2025 patent describes an AI system that analyzes medical images, like those from pathology slides, by using a special 'Transformer' model that understands how image details change with magnification.","holder":"GUANGDONG PROVINCIAL PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL","granted_year":null,"tags":["biotech","medical_devices","ai_ml","software"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20260080696/method-and-system-for-analyzing-pathological-images-based-on-magnification-align"}
{"patent_number":"US 20190160160","title":"Making Drug Proteins Last Longer and Target Diseases Better","summary":"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.","holder":"Individual","granted_year":null,"tags":["pharmaceutical","biotech","materials"],"url":"https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20190160160/methods-to-treat-diseases-with-protein-peptide-and-antigen-modification"}