Patents Issued the Week of October 13-17

10.20.25

Patent Protection & Registration

Patents grant property rights on new and useful inventions, allowing the patent holder to prevent others from using, making, or selling that invention without permission for a limited time. U.S. patents are permitted by the U.S. Constitution and are designed to promote scientific progress and invention. By allowing inventors to profit from licensing or selling their patent rights, inventors can recoup their research and development costs and benefit financially from their inventing efforts. There are three main types of patents utility, plant, and design. Utility and plant patents can last up to 20 years, while design patents can last up to 15 years. When a patent expires, the patented material enters the public domain, making it free to use by anyone without a license. U.S. patents are issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

U.S. Patent No. 12,442,182 entitled “Noise Barriers and Methods of their Manufacture” issued October 14, 2025 to James G. Thompson of Columbus, Ohio. Also invented by James G. Thompson. Abstract: The present invention relates to a noise barrier wall panel that is lighter and more structurally sound than existing concrete noise barrier wall panels. The panel has a metal frame that is reinforced via metal strapping in key areas to prevent sagging. The panel has a plurality of layers forming a laminate that can be fixedly attached to the frame. A finish coating layer may have a plurality of designs, logos, symbols, or textures which may mimic building materials or scenery.

U.S. Patent No. D1,098,595 entitled “Nail File” issued October 14, 2025 to LE Holdings LLC of Alamo, California. Invented by Mia Kaminski also of Alamo, California. Claims: The ornamental design for a nail file, as shown and described.