Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12202154B1

Today’s Patent – Pocket Knife

Sneha Dutta

Sneha Dutta

Published on May 19, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12202154B1

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for pocket knife enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent – Pocket Knife
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12202154B1
Patent Number: US12202154B1
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: May 20, 2025
Assignee: the Microtech Knives Inc

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US12202154B1) was invented by Anthony L. Marfione and patented by USPTO on May 20th, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to the Microtech Knives Inc . The invention relates to a double action out-the-front pocket knife featuring a sliding actuator and a pivotally connected lock that secures the blade in either a retracted or […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12202154B1, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent – Pocket Knife
Figure: Today’s Patent – Pocket Knife — Official Technical Drawing · US12202154B1

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Pocket Knife” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12202154B1 position the Microtech Knives Inc with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
Sneha Dutta

Sneha Dutta

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