💡 Weekly Expiring Patents Edition: Top 15 Expiring Patent Ideas

Welcome to another weekly expiring patent edition of Start My Idea.

Every Friday, we harness the potential of expiring patents. Let's explore business ideas stemming from this week's expiring patents.

TODAY’S TREND
📈 Expiring Patents

Expiring patents provide a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs. Once a patent expires, its technology becomes available for public use, allowing for new products and businesses to emerge in the market without the concern of legal infringement.

THIS WEEK’S EXPIRING PATENTS
💡15 ideas based on expiring patents

💡 Abuse-Deterrent Drug Formulations

• Patent: Abuse-deterrent drug formulations

• Idea: Develop pharmaceutical products with abuse-deterrent properties to combat opioid misuse.

• Where to Start: Collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to integrate abuse-deterrent technology into existing drugs.

• Link: US20200093819A1

💡 Automated Milker Unit Cleaning System

• Patent: Safety valve for an automated milker unit backflushing and teat dip applicator

• Idea: Create an automated system for cleaning milking units and applying teat dip to dairy animals.

• Where to Start: Develop prototypes and test in dairy farms to ensure efficacy and safety.

• Link: US20180220616A1

💡 Leadership Simulation Software

• Patent: System And Method To Simulate The Impact Of Leadership Activity

• Idea: Develop software that allows leaders to simulate and analyze the impact of their decisions.

• Where to Start: Create a SaaS platform targeting corporate training programs.

• Link: US20190385108A1

💡 Electroporation Apparatus for Uniform Electric Field

• Patent: Electroporation apparatus having an elongated hollow

• Idea: Develop advanced electroporation devices for gene therapy and other biomedical applications.

• Where to Start: Partner with biotech firms to refine the device and conduct trials.

• Link: US20220154128A1

💡 Emotional and Social Intelligence Augmentation

• Patent: System and method for the augmentation of emotional and social intelligence

• Idea: Create tools that enhance emotional and social intelligence in virtual communication.

• Where to Start: Develop applications for virtual meetings and remote team management.

• Link: US20190026699A1

💡 Topical Compositions for Skin Health

• Patent: Topical compositions and methods for epithelial-related conditions

• Idea: Produce skincare products that promote healthy epithelium and treat skin conditions.

• Where to Start: Formulate products and collaborate with dermatologists for validation.

• Link: US20130115177A1

💡 Software Image Verification

• Patent: Image verification

• Idea: Develop security software that verifies and protects software images from tampering.

• Where to Start: Create solutions for industries that require high security, like banking and healthcare.

• Link: US20060005252A1

💡 Process Plant Abnormality Detection

• Patent: System and method for detecting an abnormal situation associated with a process

• Idea: Create a monitoring system that detects anomalies in industrial processes.

• Where to Start: Target manufacturing and chemical plants with high compliance needs.

• Link: US20060020423A1

💡 Advanced Search in Complex Languages

• Patent: Content search in complex language, such as Japanese

• Idea: Develop advanced search engines that handle complex languages efficiently.

• Where to Start: Partner with technology companies and integrate with existing platforms.

• Link: US20060031207A1

💡 Lighting for Performance Relighting and Reflectance

• Patent: Performance relighting and reflectance transformation with time-multiplexed illumination

• Idea: Develop advanced lighting systems for film and photography that allow for dynamic lighting adjustments.

• Where to Start: Work with film studios and photographers to test and refine the technology.

• Link: US20050276441A1

💡 High Air Flow Foam Bedding

• Patent: High air flow foam bedding products

• Idea: Create bedding products with high airflow to enhance sleep quality.

• Where to Start: Partner with mattress manufacturers to produce and market the foam products.

• Link: US20050278852A1

💡 Soluble Oral Strips for Medication

• Patent: Soluble Strip for Oral or Topical Administration

• Idea: Develop oral strips for administering medications conveniently.

• Where to Start: Focus on over-the-counter medications and collaborate with pharmacies for distribution.

• Link: US20070218114A1

💡 Calibration and Analytical Apparatus

• Patent: Analytical Apparatus with Array of Sensors and Calibrating Element

• Idea: Develop advanced analytical devices for precise measurement and calibration.

• Where to Start: Market to laboratories and industrial facilities requiring high accuracy.

• Link: US20080264170A1

💡 Efficient Transmission in OFDM Systems

• Patent: Apparatus and method for efficiently transmitting broadcasting channel

• Idea: Create technology that enhances the efficiency of data transmission in OFDM systems.

• Where to Start: Collaborate with telecom companies to integrate the technology into their networks.

• Link: US20050281240A1

💡 Enhanced Aural Rehabilitation Systems

• Patent: Aural rehabilitation system and a method of using the same

• Idea: Develop systems for improving hearing and comprehension in individuals with hearing loss.

• Where to Start: Partner with audiologists and hearing aid manufacturers to bring the product to market.

• Link: US20060029912A1

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