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120,870 US patents whose protection has ended. Every one passed the same checks: officially lapsed, past its full term, or long abandoned, with no live relative in its US family. Each is rechecked daily.

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Drawing from US 10,034,452 B2Lapsed, fee not paid7 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,034,452 B2

First-in first-out pet feeder

An airtight pet food bin filled from the top and dispensed from the bottom so older food is always used first.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,034,468 B1Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,034,468 B1

Fishing rod backpack

A shoulder-strap bag with a built-in carrier that holds several fishing rods.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,034,502 B2Lapsed, fee not paid7 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,034,502 B2

Sleeve mitten cord

An adjustable cord through a jacket's sleeves with a cord lock and fastener at each end to hold gloves or mittens.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,034,523 B2Lapsed, fee not paid8 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,034,523 B2

Boat ski-pylon umbrella mount

An arm that clamps into a boat's ski pylon mount and holds an umbrella shaft for shade.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,034,563 B2Lapsed, fee not paid6 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,034,563 B2

Portable dual-lobe head rest

A portable head support shaped with two raised lobes and a lower middle section to cradle the head.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,035,036 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Sports & Fitness · US 10,035,036 B2

Two-wall strap trainer

Anchor rails with hooks fixed to two walls, with straps clipped to different hooks to set exercise difficulty.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,035,612 B2Lapsed, fee not paid12 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,035,612 B2

Cardboard twine bundler

A disposable cardboard holder with a pre-cut twine loop for quickly tying stacks of boxes or papers for recycling.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,035,630 B1Lapsed, fee not paid12 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,035,630 B1

Odor-absorbing hamper cover

A fitted fabric cover for hampers and bins with odor-eliminating sheets built in or attached.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,036,564 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,036,564 B2

Container humidifier

A humidifier made from a container and cover with a hood opening and a vent.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,028,528 B2Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,028,528 B2

Smoke exhale filter tube

A handheld tube you breathe smoke into, with a carbon filter and scented fabric to cut secondhand smoke and odor.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,029,170 B1Lapsed, fee not paid3 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,029,170 B1

Face-up casino poker

A table poker game with all cards face-up where the dealer folds a strong hand and players pay to complete theirs.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,029,822 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,029,822 B2

Rotating divider canister

A round container with a removable radial divider that splits contents into wedge compartments and turns by a top disc.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,030,859 B2Lapsed, fee not paid6 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,030,859 B2

Animated light switch

A figure on the wall plate moves the light switch lever and plays a sound when someone turns lights on or off.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,032,355 B2Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Hardware & Electronics · US 10,032,355 B2

Under-appliance leak mat

A thin pad placed under a water heater or washer that sounds an alarm when leaking water bridges two conductors.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,021,943 B2Lapsed, fee not paid10 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,021,943 B2

Magnet Charm Clip

A fastener that holds a swappable ornament by magnet and attaches to an accessory with a loop.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,021,967 B2Lapsed, fee not paid13 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,021,967 B2

Clamp-On Counter Extension

A detachable board that sits on a counter, shelf or vanity to add working surface.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,021,983 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,021,983 B2

Bungee Ball Chair

A seat cushion held on an exercise ball by four adjustable elastic cords, on a swivel plate.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,022,007 B1Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,022,007 B1

Plow-Proof Mailbox Shield

A shell on a base that deflects snow thrown by a plow away from a mailbox.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,022,642 B1Lapsed, fee not paid3 drawings
Industrial Equipment · US 10,022,642 B1

Sew-your-own sandwich kit

A kit of fabric panels that a child sews into a play sandwich with slices of food and bread.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,022,875 B1Lapsed, fee not paid8 drawings
Tools & Workshop · US 10,022,875 B1

Magnetic pickup clamp

A spring-loaded hand tool that grips metal bits on a magnet plate and drops them when you open it.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,023,257 B2Lapsed, fee not paid11 drawings
Vehicles & Drones · US 10,023,257 B2

Bike head tube cap

A threaded waterproof cap that seals the open end of a bicycle head tube against water.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,024,039 B2Lapsed, fee not paid9 drawings
Industrial Equipment · US 10,024,039 B2

Decorative sink strainer

A three-part drain strainer that catches hair and dirt and doubles as a kitchen or bath decoration.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,026,268 B2Lapsed, fee not paid7 drawings
Sports & Fitness · US 10,026,268 B2

Bluff-and-guess party game

A betting game where a phone briefly shows a picture or plays music and players bluff about who can name it.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,026,382 B2Lapsed, fee not paid10 drawings
Other Inventions · US 10,026,382 B2

Tension-held guitar bridge

A removable bridge for string instruments that stays in place only through string tension.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,027,098 B1Lapsed, fee not paid3 drawings
Other Inventions · US 10,027,098 B1

Panel snake guard cap

A cap and nut that fit on electrical conduit to stop a cable snake from poking into a panel.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,016,003 B2Lapsed, fee not paid3 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,016,003 B2

Fuel pump hand guard

A glove-shaped cover stored on the gas cap or charge port lid that shields the hand while fueling or charging.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,016,030 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,016,030 B2

Jewelry safety tether

A short line with elastic loops at each end that backs up a bracelet or necklace clasp so the piece is not lost.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,016,049 B1Lapsed, fee not paid8 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,016,049 B1

Wearable pencil sharpener holder

A holder that clips through clothing or a bag strap and keeps a pencil sharpener and its shavings in a closed pocket.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,016,082 B1Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,016,082 B1

Shirt removal aid

Clips on cables anchored to a fixed point hold a shirt so the wearer can step away and pull it off.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,016,305 B2Lapsed, fee not paid3 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,016,305 B2

Clip-on cap earmuffs

Earmuffs joined by a clip that fastens over the headband of a baseball cap.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,017,217 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Vehicles & Drones · US 10,017,217 B2

Track Transport Cover

A wrap-around cover for the tracks of a tracked vehicle that keeps dirt from falling off while it is hauled.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,017,220 B2Lapsed, fee not paid8 drawings
Vehicles & Drones · US 10,017,220 B2

Folding Training Wheel

A bicycle training wheel on a tube that folds up out of the way when the child no longer needs it.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,017,942 B2Lapsed, fee not paid6 drawings
Industrial Equipment · US 10,017,942 B2

Rebar Wall Setter

A vertical rod with notched supports that holds horizontal rebar in place while a wall grid is tied.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,018,856 B1Lapsed, fee not paid10 drawings
Cameras, Displays & Optics · US 10,018,856 B1

Bug Screen Sunglasses

A mesh screen that attaches to sunglasses with magnets to keep insects away from the eyes.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,020,623 B1Lapsed, fee not paid16 drawings
Hardware & Electronics · US 10,020,623 B1

Test Jumper Bundle

A bundle of connected leads with shielded tips for quickly testing several circuits at once.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,010,057 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,010,057 B2

Shepherd hook feeder plate

A drilled plate that mounts on top of a shepherd's hook and holds several feeding cups with perches around the edge.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,010,115 B2Lapsed, fee not paid13 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,010,115 B2

Underarm phone pocket shirt

A shirt with a side pocket below the armhole so the upper arm presses a phone in place while moving.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,010,123 B2Lapsed, fee not paid12 drawings
Sports & Fitness · US 10,010,123 B2

One-piece lifting grip strap

A single strap folded and stitched into a loop with a non-slip V-shaped pad that wraps a bar or handle.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,010,138 B1Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,010,138 B1

Elastic shoe lace bars

Curved rigid bars with stretchy bands that pass through shoe eyelets, replacing laces with snap-in closures.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,010,157 B2Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,010,157 B2

Shower wall wig dryer

A wire wig frame with an absorbent panel that sticks to the shower wall with suction cups so a washed wig air dries.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,010,214 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,010,214 B2

Folding pan tilt stand

Hinged wedge-shaped legs that fold out to hold a pan or pot at an angle, with a stop and optional lid holder.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,011,033 B2Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Tools & Workshop · US 10,011,033 B2

Clip-on tape cutter

A thin cutting blade that clips to a tape roll without changing how the roll looks or adding much cost.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,011,292 B2Lapsed, fee not paid14 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,011,292 B2

Shopping cart hook bag

A collapsible container with swappable hooks that hangs on a shopping cart to hold bags or items.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,011,998 B1Lapsed, fee not paid11 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,011,998 B1

Roll-out deck tile patio

Landscape fabric with wooden sleepers attached, onto which prefabricated deck tiles fasten with hook and eye strips.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,014,095 B1Lapsed, fee not paid4 drawings
Hardware & Electronics · US 10,014,095 B1

Magnetic cable mount

A hinged clip with a built-in magnet that holds a cable in place on any metal surface.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJul 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,004,257 B2Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,004,257 B2

Golf cart cigar holder

A clamp-on cigar tube with a swivel connector that attaches to a golf bag or cart.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJun 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,004,321 B2Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Consumer Products · US 10,004,321 B2

Clip-on sandal carrier

A clip-on tote that holds a pair of sandals on your body so your hands stay free.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJun 2026
OwnerSolo inventor
Drawing from US 10,004,325 B1Lapsed, fee not paid5 drawings
Tools & Workshop · US 10,004,325 B1

Angled paint brush pole adapter

A two-arm adapter with a rotating ridged joint that sets a paint brush at an angle on an extension pole.

BuildWeekend
LapsedJun 2026
OwnerSolo inventor