Examples of Patents
Examples of patents are a very useful source of inspiration, especially when defining strategies to protect ideas and inventions. Before delving into the analysis of examples of ideas that have been successfully patented, there is a big myth you should be aware of:
“Registering an idea at the patent office, obtaining a patent title or any certificate of ownership of an idea, is very easy. The truly difficult and expensive part is defending a patent when it has been copied.” Erick Remedios
At Let’s Prototype, we take care of industrial design and manufacturing functional prototypes for entrepreneurs, inventors, and companies that are committed to launching innovative products to the market.
Patents are a key tool for ensuring that ideas have protection that guarantees the ownership of the invention and grants exclusive rights to inventors over their inventions.
With these documented patent examples, we aim to help you identify common denominators of successful patents, patents from our invention factory that are successfully positioning themselves in the market.
More than 50 Examples of Patents for Innovative Inventions
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Examples of Patents for for Electronic Inventions
The home appliance industry is one of the most active in registering patents for innovative products. Many inventors, entrepreneurs, and innovation companies are dedicated to creating inventions that improve people's lives at home.
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For example, in China, during the year 2022, nearly 70% of patent applications were for electronic products.
Case 01. Patent for an image management system in soccer fields
By image management system, we refer to an electronic product capable of capturing images and transmitting them to a specialized center responsible for their distribution through secure channels. This example of a patented electronic invention is integrated into sports fields, especially soccer fields, within the corner posts or corner flags, to track player movements from two angles as they prepare to execute corner kicks. The objective of the patent is to protect the mechanical design enabling the strategic placement of the cameras, the innovation in transmission methods, as well as the patented electromechanical system for remote camera management.
Patent Application 202330681 Read patent
Case 02. Example of a Utility Model for Special Winter Headphones.
- Example of Utility Model 202132291
- Example of Utility Model 202132290
Wireless headphones have represented a true technological revolution, transforming the way we interact with our mobile devices. The maturity of voice assistants combined with wireless headphones makes these electronic devices more convenient to use. In this case, the clients for whom we developed a product prototype<
The special headphones patent protects a device containing a mechanical system that allows the headphones to adhere to the user's ears in an ergonomic way. In product design processes involving devices that attach to the human body, ergonomics is a critical criterion and a significant challenge. These headphones, in addition to providing the functions of conventional wireless headphones, protect users from the cold thanks to their geometry and design. They also include a cover made of a textile material that helps warm the
The innovation proposed in our invention factory for this team of inventors, united in a tech startup from Zaragoza, quickly resulted in two patents related to the same product. The Utility Model registration referred to the device and its benefits, while the second Utility Model protected
This example of an electronic device patent is key to explaining that an innovative product does not only have or represent a single patent. Sometimes, the strategy for protecting an invention, due to its innovative features and modular design, allows for the registration of more than one patent per product<span style="
Case 03. Example of PCT for a flow measurement system
- International Patent WO 2022/129671A1. Example of PCT
This example of a PCT is key to understanding that the PCT is not an international patent. The PCT is a procedure that facilitates the future internationalization of a patent. This example of a PCT originates from a Spanish patent that protected a portable device capable of measuring the inflow and outflow of fuel dispensed to a vehicle. With this capability, it is possible to observe in real-time, via a screen, the actual amount of fuel being dispensed, allowing the user of this innovative prototype to compare the data with the information displayed on the dispensing pump.
As mentioned earlier, this example of a Spanish patent was registered with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and was first approved there after undergoing a substantive examination. However, the client wanted to protect the invention in multiple countries.
To register an invention in multiple countries, it must undergo examination in each country where the patent is to be registered. There are no international patents.
However, most professionals and intellectual property advisors refer to international patents when talking about the PCT. The PCT is a procedure that facilitates the unified submission of a patent in multiple countries. With a single document, the invention is given priority protection in all countries for 18 months. After that, it is necessary to choose the countries where the invention will be patented.
Case 04. Automatic Lemon Juicer. Patent registered in the United States.
The lemon juicing machine is an example of a patent in the United States. Our product design team in the USA and product manufacturing team have proposed a unique system that allows the juicing of 3 lemons, 6 halves at once, enabling the user to customize the process in terms of time and intensity based on their needs.
According to the claims outlined in the patent by the Miami patent law firm, Alcoba Law Group, the system includes a removable mobile tray that simplifies the cleaning process for the machine. This tray features a special geometry to decant the juice from the squeezed lemons in real-time into an external container that is easy to use. Similarly, the device is equipped with an electronic system that can be managed through a touch screen, allowing users to customize the juicing times for the lemon halves.
This is a mechanical system custom-designed for the development of the invention. A functional prototype of this machine for domestic use has already been manufactured.
Read patent details on the USPTO website.
Case 05. Juice Maker with Self-Cleaning System. Patent Registration in Spain.
- Patent OEPM: ES2965558A1
The orange juicing machine represented in this patent example, filed with the Spanish Patent Office, consists of a mechanical system capable of handling oranges during the juicing process and separating the waste and fresh juice into independent containers.
This is an invention developed in the industrial design laboratories in Madrid. In addition to having this mechanical waste management system, which facilitates the internal cleaning process, the machine features a set of strategically placed water sprayers that allow for the interior rinsing of the machine after each use cycle.
It is no secret that the cleaning of orange juicers is a major limitation of this type of household electronic device. For this reason, the innovation, design, and prototyping process has focused on materializing and optimizing the machine's internal cleaning system.
According to the claims of this example of an innovative product for domestic use, the machine's ability to precisely collect the orange waste is crucial. The waste is stored in an independent container, easily removable from the outside. This innovative system prevents the need for full disassembly of the juicer after each orange juicing cycle for proper cleaning.
The orange juicing machine is equipped with an electronic system that controls the water diffusers, as well as the operating mechanisms that allow for the reception of the oranges and activation of the juicing system.
The patent has publication number 2 – 965 – 558, dated April 2024.
Case 06. Water Purification and Mineralization Device. Patent registered in Spain.
- PCT: WO2024184569A1
The patent for the water purification and mineralization device is a domestic-use machine connected to the regular water line, which includes a set of cycles that provide perfect and customizable water for human consumption. According to the patent claims, the machine is equipped with a tank that helps maintain water pressure, allowing users to consume water resources without inconvenient waiting times.
The product includes a set of sediment filters that protect a reverse osmosis membrane, a process that eliminates any impurities in the water coming from the water lines or pipes. The machine is designed to not take up space on kitchen countertops. Its design and opening system allow the machine to be placed in the lower area of the sinks, as it features a front-opening mechanical system, useful for internal cleaning and replacing filters and remineralizing liquid cartridges.
Many domestic water purification systems include reverse osmosis processes, whereas the vast majority add minerals to the resulting water by circulating the fluid through natural minerals contained in a tank. According to the research we developed at Let's Prototype, together with our client, Calidad Pascual, we determined that the point of innovation should focus on developing formulas that enable remineralization. These formulas are housed inside the machine in replaceable cartridges, which not only guarantee users water of the highest quality but also allow them to customize the water they drink, while always ensuring that the water meets the minimum and maximum standards for minerals and flavors accepted in the market.
It was a great pleasure to obtain this patent example and, above all, manufacture the invention in partnership with a leader in the European agri-food industry, one of the most restrictive markets in terms of agri-food regulations in the world.
Case 07. Paper Towel Dispenser Machine. Patent registered in the United States.
- Patent registration at USPTO: US11871878B1
This patent example manufactured in our industrial design laboratory in Miami involves a complex mechanical system capable of dispensing and dosing the paper towels commonly used in kitchens. The electronic device features an electronic control layer, with a digital screen that allows users to set the amount of paper they wish to dispense for frequent use. Similarly, users can easily customize the amount of paper to be dispensed whenever they want.
The machine ensures that the paper towels are always kept in a protected and clean environment. With the inclusion of proximity sensors, it allows users to dispense the paper without touching it when they need to use it. Simply bringing the hand close to a strategic point is sufficient.
While our industrial design team has carefully considered the ergonomics of the machine, its portability, and minimalist appearance for use in modern kitchens, the main design challenge was in the paper management and brake rollers. We have achieved an electromechanical system that allows the user to pull the paper to get the desired amount without dispensing more paper than necessary.
This patent example was achieved in collaboration with patent attorneys in Florida, who assisted with the legal process of filing and registering the American patent, while our invention manufacturing team handled the mechanical and electronic design of the product, as well as the manufacturing of the first functional prototype.
Read more details of the patent registered in the United States
Case 08. Electric Toothbrush with Toothpaste Dispensing System. Patent registered in Spain.
- Patent registered in Spain: 1 -299 – 462
The toothbrush patent addresses a set of innovative features related to the electromechanical toothpaste dispensing system. According to some medical studies, brushing processes fail to properly distribute toothpaste in the oral cavity. For this reason, in our invention development company, we have focused the innovation on the electronic and mechanical system that allows for the customization of toothpaste dispensing during the brushing process.
The toothbrush includes a secure interface where the user can customize, at different levels, the amount of toothpaste to dispense during brushing, ensuring an even brushing across all teeth. As with any similar invention, battery life is an important consideration. For this reason, commercial components have been chosen, which are easily controllable and are also equipped with a long-lasting battery and a wireless charging circuit.
Ejemplos de patentes de inventos IoT
When we talk about IoT products, we refer to devices that have the ability to capture data from an environment through sensors, as well as the ability to send data to the cloud in a structured way. This data is then interpreted by machines or humans to make common decisions in everyday life.
Around the examples of IoT product patents, there are common mistakes that lead to failure in the intellectual property protection strategy of inventors.
Due to the nature of IoT products, according to the previous definition, they are usually products that already exist, that are already in use, but are equipped with IoT capability to improve people's lives.
For example, if we add a layer of sensors capable of sending data about weather conditions to a simple garden irrigation system, allowing it to automatically adjust the amount of water and set the watering schedules, we have an IoT innovation.
In contrast: the irrigation system already exists, the water is the same, and the method of spraying water over the garden remains unchanged.
What can be patented in an IoT product?
The correct approach, in most examples of innovative IoT products, is to protect a method of operation, arguing the improvements it brings to a conventional process, such as garden or crop irrigation. The source code cannot be patented, nor can existing elements. Therefore, in this example, the patent should focus on protecting an innovative method.
Let's look at the following device patent examples. You will see decisions that, in our opinion and experience, were successful in the method of protecting inventions, while in other cases, especially with some individual inventors, we believe it was a mistake to choose the utility model.
Case 01: Device for detecting dirt in desalination plants.
The Acciona group, specifically the Acciona Agua division, is one of the world leaders in the implementation and management of desalination plants. This Spanish company not only leads nationally but also has a significant impact in other countries.
The water desalination process is based on the principles of reverse osmosis, which, as is well known, is a procedure that generates large amounts of waste. Poor management or delayed detection of the waste from the osmosis process jeopardizes the membranes, which are undoubtedly one of the most expensive elements in these plants.
In order to implement corrective measures with sufficient time, a tool has been developed, equipped with sensors and the ability to communicate structured information, to then take manual or automatic actions that allow the isolation of risks.
Patent Registration: WO 2016/181000 A1
Case 02. Cane with smart communication system.
As we know, there are different methods to protect an idea or innovative product. In Spain, due to its ease of acquisition and low prices, the use of the Utility Model has become increasingly common to protect initiatives with seemingly low innovation content.
In this Utility Model example, the goal is to protect a cane, with geometry very similar to those commonly used for walking in rural areas, equipping this device with a smart communication system, useful for alerting family and friends of potential events that pose a risk to the person using the device.
This utility model corresponds to an IoT example, due to its ability to capture data from what happens in an environment, through sensors that somehow manage to send data to the cloud, where it is processed and displayed to the user through a user-friendly interface, so they can use it as they see fit.
Utility Model Application: 202230948
Case 03. Light and sound device for early alerts
The safety of cyclists in common environments, where they share the road with motor vehicles, is a topic of great concern worldwide. There are many entrepreneurs in Spain and around the world who have conceived road safety projects to prevent the dramatic accidents that many cyclists face globally.
In addition to this specific problem, it must be acknowledged that the road safety industry is a vertical with a significant volume of patented invention examples, aimed at reducing the risks faced on the road.
In this invention patent example, it is an innovative system that, based on telecommunications principles and IoT technologies, is capable of autonomously detecting accidents involving the cyclist, while communicating the event to a receiver with broadcasting capability, to amplify the announcement of the incident to motor vehicles within the risk radius of the accident location.
The incorporation of IoT technology in this invention represents a significant advantage in emergency protocol response systems, aimed at preserving and protecting the lives of individuals who have suffered an accident, while also obtaining clear information about the responsible parties, among other data that can be structured and managed in the cloud.
Patent Registration: ES1226089Y
Case 04. Automatic stock control system based on weight
In this invention, the inventors and their intellectual property advisors decided to register a Utility Model instead of a patent. At Let’s Prototype, the mission with this utility model example was to build an IoT prototype useful for stock management in a supermarket, relying on the collection, recording, and management of weight data for the products.
The invention example consisted of converting a merchandise support shelf into a live scale through a custom mechanical system and integrated electronic components. This system was capable of continuously communicating the accumulated stable weight to a computer system. By knowing the net weight of each product, stock could be managed on each shelf. The information came from sensors in the capture stage (the scale in the warehouse, integrated into the shelf), and then automatically sent the data to the cloud. In this cloud, a software was deployed that could issue various alerts to the warehouse or market managers.
This invention example, with Utility Model registration, is a clear example of the value that IoT products can bring to different industries. In this case, by saving travel costs for continuous check-ups, it avoids human errors in control and allows the parametrization of logic based on the analysis of structured data, thus improving the purchasing system according to stock management trends, an activity that largely defines the success or failure of a market in Spain.
Example Utility Model Registration: ES1299488Y
Case 05. Example of a mobile app and linked IoT device for churches.
It is true that obtaining a patent of invention, in some cases, can represent a real barrier to entry and have a positive impact on the value of the business you intend to start.
"Patents, yes, but only when they are necessary."
This is stated by our business director, Erick Remedios, to almost all inventors in Spain who come to Let’s Prototype, confident they need a patent, without having “invented the invention.”
The case of this device and example of an app for controlling a proprietary IoT device, is a clear example of an invention without a patent that bases its success on the speed of market penetration.
It is a physical candelabra, capable of being illuminated through its light points, aesthetically resembling conventional candles, through donations made by users from their mobile phones. This IoT device allows religious people and those with faith to exercise their right and desire to offer a point of light to any virgin, anywhere in the world, as long as these smart candelabras are installed.
This example of an innovative invention without a patent has continued to be successful and gain followers despite not having its intellectual property protected in the Spanish patent office. Specifically, it has tens of thousands of followers who frequently use its IoT systems.
Examples of Toy Patents
Spain and the United States hold prominent positions in terms of toy inventions that have become examples of patents in the leisure industry. Due to proximity and years of experience, we will choose some examples of patents for children's toys invented in Spain, which, coincidentally, have their origins in toy patents from the United States.
No! The identified patents have not been chosen by chance. A very serious yet common mistake made by many inventors is thinking that if there are prior art of an invention, the idea cannot be patented. This is completely false. Inventions with progressive innovation or evolutionary innovation can also be patented. It is not necessary to resort to types of patents with limited protection, such as Utility Models.
If you have an invention that needs to be patented, it is advisable to opt for protection methods recognized in the most reputable countries in intellectual property matters.
Case 01. Modular Toy Patent
The company widely known by everyone, Imaginarium, patented a toy designed to inspire children's creativity while they have fun. The patented toy invention consists of a system of interlocking pieces that can be assembled to form objects, figures, and anything that comes to the children's minds.
You are probably thinking of the Lego company and its most famous toy patents. In the words of our business director, Erick Remedios, “The strategy for drafting a patent determines its success. It’s easy to get a patent, but very difficult to defend it.”
Let's look at the main difference between the Spanish toy patent and the Lego patents. There are 5 key differences between these children's leisure patents:
Assembly mechanism: In their toy patents, Lego proposed a system for joining pieces through the connection of pins and precisely fitted holes, which resulted in a rather rigid connection. In contrast, the Spanish inventors patent a flexible adhesion system, without the need for interlocking pieces. They argued that this difference allowed for greater imagination and flexibility in thinking while playing.
Patent Registration: ES 2252297 B1
Case 02. Doll with Movement Mechanism.
If you read the name of the company inventing dolls with movement mechanisms, nothing might come to mind. But if we talk about patented toys like Nenuco and Barriguitas, you're probably much more familiar.
The company Famosa decided to file a toy patent, with the main claim of the patent of invention being the mechanical systems that allow flexibility in the joints of their toy designs. These patented mechanisms provided greater realism to the toys and maximized children's fun.
If you are a patent expert, you are probably remembering the Action Figure Toy patent, which was filed before the birth of its successful toy design: G.I. Joe.
The main difference between the Spanish patent protecting toys such as Nenuco and Barriguita, compared to its patent predecessor for the G.I. Joe toy, was based on the support of the mechanical system that allows the movement of the toy joints. In the case of the Spanish toy registration, an internal mechanical system was claimed, which facilitated the movement of the joints, whereas the American patent only protected an assembly of parts, allowing the movement of the toy limbs, conditioned by the shapes that the child using them desired to create.
Patent Registration: ES 2271107 B1
Case 03. Portable goal for children.
From a very young age, children in Spain have a strong motivation to practice football as the star sport. Parents are usually the ones who create goals and act as the goalkeeper, adapting the difficulty level according to the child's age. Based on these premises, at Let’s Prototype, we have designed a prototype and subsequently, manufactured an innovative product that allows, through a portable goal and an electronic module, the management of movements of a figure similar to that of a goalkeeper, so children can enjoy this practice. In this toy patent example, the main claims were based on the electromechanical system, as well as the ability to manage movements based on the necessary complexity level to keep the children engaged with the toy.
Patent Application: ES202032179
Examples of Telecommunications Patents
The telecommunications industry has been a very visible stage for the advancement of science and humanity. The need for communication between humans has grown to the point where we now need to communicate objects and enable them to make decisions.
The democratization of voice telephony, followed by the need to expand data transmission flows, and the recent IoT technology revolution, have kept entrepreneurs, inventors, and companies of all sizes in a continuous cycle of innovation that has led to thousands of patents. Below are some examples of patents that have been relevant in this industry.
A key denominator in invention patents in the telecommunications industry is that most patentable inventions are methods that provide a solution. Therefore, it is a statement: methods can be patented, as long as they provide a differential value and the way to achieve the results is substantially different from existing methods.
In the case that the method to be patented requires a software product to execute its functions, it should not be confused with a software patent. The claims should focus on the unique and innovative details of the method, which will be the true basis of the patent.
Case 01. Multiband antennas based on fractal geometries.
Fractus is the Catalan company that first developed the well-known antennas based on fractal technologies. You probably remember the old mobile phones, with awkward geometries, precisely because of the need to expose antennas that maintained coverage for these devices. The multiband antenna technology, based on fractal geometries, represented a true revolution in the telecommunications world. With the appearance of this patent example, mobile phones, car radios, and other signal-based devices changed forever.
According to the founders of Fractus, now holders of over 90 patents, all with protection in the United States, despite being a Catalan company, the story was bittersweet. Fortunately, some very good decisions in the patent registration process turned Fractus' invention ideas into a company with multimillion-dollar agreements for the right
Caso 02. Transmisión de Información Digital a Través de Líneas Telefónicas.
Although the internet was officially invented in the early 1960s, it wasn't until the 1980s that it began to democratize. In the democratization of the internet, much of the credit goes to the patent registration example presented by the American company AT&T. In their design and product development team, they were able to use conventional telephone lines to transmit data. This discovery allowed users to start finding utility in broadband internet connections.
Case 03. Multiple access by code division.
It cannot be talked about the democratization of the internet and the most influential patents in telecommunications without mentioning the American company Qualcomm.
If you are like me, not so young, you probably remember how, at times, when we spoke on the phone, call interruptions were common. In the middle of a conversation, a third person could appear, unknown, and listen to the conversation. These accidental phenomena were closely related to the saturation of the telecommunications towers, as well as the underdeveloped technology in the systems for selecting participating points in a call.
Yes! You are probably thinking about how this great conflict would occur with the use of the internet. For example, making a search and it appearing on the neighbor's computer, who also communicates with the network through the same physical telecommunications infrastructure.
The invention patents of Qualcomm proposed a much more efficient system, using code division, useful for protecting communications from incidents as dangerous as those mentioned earlier.
Case 04. Method and Apparatus for Network Segmentation in 5G Networks
You have probably already heard about the technological advancements in telecommunications proposed by Huawei. The advancements we enjoy from any device capable of managing 5G communications are also no secret.
In the Huawei patent titled: Method and device for network segmentation in 5G networks, the functional objectives were closely related to the previous patent example. In an environment where networks are so congested, and the user values connection quality so critically, a channel segmentation approach was essential. The Huawei invention consists of a kind of division of the 5G network into usage categories. For example, one channel for mobile devices, another for specific applications with high connectivity demand, another for cars connected to the internet, and so on, to improve the quality and efficiency of device communications.
Examples of Patents for Simple Inventions for the Home
Innovation in products frequently used at home has always been a focus among inventors and entrepreneurs. Improving people's quality of life is closely related to enhancing machines and commonly and systematically used household products.
There are many inventions that have been patented to improve the way users perform simple tasks like drinking water or cooking a recipe. This is why many examples of machine patents and examples of appliance patents take center stage in our catalog of patents and manufactured inventions.
Although in previous sections we have already listed some patents for manufactured inventions that propose innovative solutions for the home, such as the orange juice machine, the electric toothbrush, or the kitchen paper dispenser machine, we found it appropriate to add other examples of patents for simple inventions, also designed and manufactured by our product development team.
Case 01: Kitchen Utensil Patent - Simple Invention for the Home
Simple inventions can also be registered as patents. It is not true that to patent an idea, we must talk about super complex and intricate solutions.
The patent for the salad serving bowl, featuring an internal mechanism for filtering the salad's own juices, is a example of a patent for a simple invention with high chances of success.
If we analyze the details of the patent:
It is a salad bowl equipped with a type of mesh or filtering grid at its inner and lower end.
It features a mechanism that allows customization, enabling or disabling the filtering of small particles that the salad might contain.
The salad juice is collected in compartments or containers that can be removed from the outside without the need to move the bowl.
In general, it is a patent for a simple invention that provides a solution to the need to consume the juices released by foods or recipes at the table, without violating ethical codes or etiquette rules, and without the need to move the containers holding these foods.
In this case, the inventor chose to protect the invention with a Utility Model: 1 309 432. Read details.
Case 02: Broom with Mechanical Stabilization System - Patents for Simple Ideas 🧹
This invention features a special mechanical system that allows a broom to remain upright during periods of non-use.
To register a patent, it is essential for the invention to have improvements that are not obvious. Additionally, it must provide added value to users. In this example of an apparently simple patent, it effectively prevents unnecessary stains on walls caused by leaning this cleaning tool against them.
If you are interested in purchasing the patent or reaching an agreement with its inventor, we can assist you in managing this contact.
The history of the development of this invention provides an important lesson about the right time to register patents.
The inventor, upon having the idea, registered a Utility Model with just that description of the idea. As you can see in this Utility Model, as in most, we encounter a document lacking technical essence, where the actual functioning of the invention is not described. Therefore, instead of providing protection, it prematurely discloses the idea without safeguarding the invention.
Subsequently, we worked with the inventor to achieve a technically viable solution and a functional prototype that enabled the inventor to obtain a real patent, with broad international success potential and strong protection. Patent details: Here
Case 03: Splash Prevention Module - Example of Unusual Patents 😅
This is a device designed to cushion the fall of human excrement in domestic and public toilets.
Achieving a product design compatible with the largest number of toilet models has been one of the most challenging aspects of the product development process. The shape presented in this example of an unusual patent features a combination of geometry and materials that enables its functionality in any type of toilet available on the market.
Example of a Patent productos para el deporte
The sports industry has been a key stage for innovation over the past decade, and therefore, for the registration of patents. The possibilities opened up by artificial intelligence and IoT technologies to improve athletes' performance have not left the community of inventors and experts in various sports specialties unaffected.
Sports Diagnosis: Sports diagnosis cycles, regardless of the discipline, have been based on the observation and experience of coaches for decades. At Let’s Prototype, we have a specialized team in developing innovative products for sports, based on interconnected electronic devices that allow real-time data transmission on athletes' biomechanical behavior, to form a diagnosis using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Sportech Patents: In addition to wearable device patents for sports, we have designed and manufactured several patents used in different areas of the sports industry. From special cameras with patented mechanical guides, bracelets that allow scoring of padel matches and other racquet sports, to innovative mechanical product patents for sports. We invite you to explore some examples of innovative product patents for sports.
Case 01. Rope braking device. Example of international patent.
There are different types of mechanical devices that allow braking and movement on ropes. In this patented example manufactured in our industrial design company, we focused on transforming the traditional mechanical system of these mechanical devices for sports, in order to achieve the following improvements:
- Greater ergonomics in the operation of the device in situations where sliding or braking is required.
- Maintaining the mechanical resistance and safety of this device.
Although this is a patent example for sports, the truth is that this patented invention has other key uses, especially for the use of state security forces. In high-risk situations, you will be able to use this patented invention.
Case 03. Electric massage table for sports. Example of a manufactured utility model.
Physical therapy and treatments for athletes are practices that require great effort from the therapists.
In most sessions, time is lost and exercises are interrupted due to the needs associated with the table where the sessions are carried out. For this reason, we have designed and manufactured a controlled electromechanical system that allows changing the necessary positions based on the requirements of each treatment, without causing discomfort to the patient or requiring great effort from the therapist.
The patent for the folding electromechanical massage table is an example of a utility model that could have potentially been registered as a patent. In this specific case, the client who commissioned us to design the invention and manufacture the first functional prototype has made this decision.
Case 03. Sports garment patent. Patents for textile products for sports.
This patent example designed in our product development company is for a textile garment with integrated mechanical elements, aimed at maximizing the effort and effectiveness of physical exercises. This patent example designed in our product development company is for a textile garment with integrated mechanical elements, aimed at maximizing the effort and effectiveness of physical exercises.
There are many doubts about whether sports garments can be patented or not. This example of a patented sports garment demonstrates that: If the product has NON-obvious improvements and those improvements provide additional benefits, the invention can be patented.
The Spanish patent 1285961 is a type of textile vest that can be used by both men and women during exercise sessions, regardless of the type of exercise or its intensity level.
As we all know, the abdominal muscles play a key role in maintaining balance and an upright position. For this reason, the patented invention includes liquid-containing compartments that can be attached to the vest in multiple positions. This allows, during any physical activity, the instability caused by the vest to ensure that the abdominal muscles are continuously trained.
Medical Product Patents
The health sector is one of the major arenas for innovation. The financial dimension, investment capacity, and priority nature are some of the ingredients that motivate thousands of innovation companies, tech startups, and inventors to find innovative solutions.
The motivations for the development of inventions and patent applications for medical products are consistent with the following common denominators:
- Examples of medical instrument patents to make them safer tools.
- Patents for existing products, on which substantial improvements are made for the benefit of medical procedures.
- Patents for existing products, on which substantial improvements are made for the benefit of medical procedures.
- Patents for innovative products that simplify medical procedures or make them safer.
At the European Patent Office, around 20,000 patents are filed each year for medical products. These patents are divided into examples of medical device patents, examples of pharmaceutical patents, and examples of biotechnology patents. Among them, examples of patents for inventions related to medical equipment and medical instruments take the lead in terms of patent registration.
In the case of the United States, the USPTO, which is the official patent office, has received more than 30,000 patent applications for medical products.
At Let’s Prototype, we do not work on pharmaceutical patent development or research related to biotechnology patents. Instead, we have been and continue to be a partner for top-tier companies in Europe and the United States, specialized in innovation and medical product patent development.
Below are some examples of medical invention patents developed in our laboratories:
Case 01. Example of a Utility Model | Intraoral Digital Radiological Sensor Positioner
This example of a Utility Model, filed at the Spanish Patent Office under the number ES1303603Y, aims to claim a mechanical device, whose main objective is to make the image capturing procedures for oral diagnosis much more ergonomic for both patients and dentists.
To obtain a Utility Model, the invention does not need to be complex. This is a false myth among inventors and innovation companies.
For example, this Utility Model protects a transformation of the usual supports, which are not used due to their discomfort for patients.
Currently, during image capturing, patients have to support the equipment with one of their fingers. It becomes an uncomfortable and, at the same time, unhygienic procedure.
The decision to register it as a Utility Model was made by its inventor, as in our opinion, the invention could be subject to a patent, with the possibility of protection in several countries.
Perhaps this is part of the Inventor's patent strategy.
Case 02. Example of a European Patent | Healthcare and Sterilization of Medications
The European patent EP4151243A1 refers to a container that solves the sustainability issues of sanitary bins used for waste management in healthcare centers.
At Let’s Prototype, we received the description of the problem and costs faced by the healthcare system. Our team of mechanical engineers was able to invent the solution, design it, and then manufacture a functional prototype, which demonstrated the viability of the invention. The next step was the registration of a European patent with great potential for success.
Case 03. Cabin with support and shelter function for childbirth and immediate postpartum
The patent example No. ES1297821Y refers to a mechanical device, useful for childbirth preparation exercises, the childbirth process itself, and postpartum.
The childbirth process consists of these three stages. This patent example refers to the only medical device that serves as shelter and a cabin for mothers and babies during all three stages.
At Let’s Prototype, we have had the opportunity to develop the invention. We manufactured a functional prototype in our invention development laboratory in Madrid.
Examples of Agrotech Patents
The growth of the population and its high demand for food requires maximum performance from agricultural operations.
This relationship, combined with the limitations caused by the lack of water resources, has mobilized innovation companies, research teams in universities, and individual inventors in the search for innovative inventions with an impact on agriculture.
Trends in Agrotech Patents in Spain:
In Spain, 5% of the total patents filed annually with the OEPM are patents related, in one way or another, to agriculture.
Within the Agrotech Patents group, there are 4 main categories:
- Biotechnology Patents and Crop Genetics
- Agricultural Machinery Patents and Tool Patents.
- Agrochemical Patents.
- Irrigation System Patents.
In the case of Spain, most patent applications related to agriculture correspond to patents for tools used in agriculture, agricultural machinery patents, and to a lesser extent, biotechnology patents.
This trend is very different when we look at the data for patents registered in the United States.
50% of new technology patents for agriculture in the USA are related to biotechnology products.
At Let’s Prototype, we specialize in the development of technological products for agriculture and manufacture tool patents, machine patents, as well as IoT technological products for Agriculture.
Some patents manufactured in our invention lab. 👇
Case 01. Fruit harvesting machine using suction, worn on the back
The registered patent example with No. ES2803674A2, designed and manufactured as a prototype in our industrial design company, includes the following improvements for harvesting operators in the agricultural sector:
Product Ergonomics: This is a much more ergonomic collection system, where attention to weight and the "machine-person" support shapes required a thorough ergonomics study.
Efficiency: Harvesters can manage tasks efficiently, as the agricultural machine itself performs the blowing and suction functions. Therefore, the operator can streamline their tasks and make better use of their workday.
Innovation: The invention, internally known as the agricultural vacuum, has obtained a registered patent in Spain, with 20 years of protection. It is an innovative agricultural machine that allows the harvesting of nuts and olives while eliminating unwanted waste, without the operator needing to use other tools. With this patented innovative product, the operator only carries the weight of the harvested fruits.
Case 02. Device for analyzing organic substances in the sap of crops and fruits. Example of a utility model.
The glucose level in the sap of crops, as well as in fruits, allows us to understand the hydration needs of the plants.
The invention is useful for the development of other research and the creation of irrigation systems based on glucose levels. For the first time, a portable and calibrated device is available that allows access to precise data with tests very similar to those performed on diabetic individuals.
Instead of a patent, the invention has been registered as a Utility Model with application number ES1300507Y.
Examples of Mechanical Invention Patents
Many inventors believe that mechanical inventions require simpler development processes than electronic inventions.
Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Electronics is a tool that substantially simplifies the need for complex mechanical systems.
A clear example of an invention we use daily is the watch. Try comparing the mechanical complexity of analog watches with the technical complexity of digital watches.
The development of mechanical inventions is more complex, capital-intensive, but at the same time, it has more potential to obtain robust patents.
Case 01. Patent for a mechanical device for fire containment.
In the United States, rural and camping tourism is very common, where fire is essential and the center of many activities, not just for cooking.
Carrying fire containment elements to keep it under absolute control requires large weights and available space. In most cases, these are very heavy and bulky inventions, making portability impossible.
This patent example protects a mechanism exclusively designed to convert fire containment products into portable devices, useful in caravans, camping, and similar experiences.
The patent was granted in approximately 180 days. It is a registered patent in the United States.
Patent registration: US12000593 B – Utility Patent.
Case 02. Examples of Kitchen Furniture Patents.
This example of a patented mechanical invention consists of a ladder with the ability to retract and store itself in the space reserved for a common drawer.
The invention designed in our invention lab has obtained a patent in the United States. The number for this example of a mechanical invention patent is: US2023 – 0141156 A1
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