"Ear-fitting Headphone Attachment Apparatus, And Methods Of Manufacturing And Using The Same"

IP Approach is pleased to present the exclusive patents for licensing, licensing to buy, and an outright sale Ear-fitting headphone attachment apparatus, and methods of manufacturing and using the samewhich includes U.S. Patent Application US 2021/0105551 A1 assigned to D Squared Ventures. The IP generally relates to an attachment apparatus used with ear-fitting headphones or wireless headphones with a cylindrical outer.

The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

  • The invention creates an attachment point for a decorative item with a hook and loop mechanism, magnets or any other suitable means of attachment.
  • The invention can be manufactured at a reasonable cost and is almost infinitely modular such that can be customized to accommodate fashion trends and consumer tastes at various price points.
  • The design of the accessory facilitates ease of installation (and removal) onto the cylindrical housing of a wireless earbud and can be colored, bejeweled, glittered or have almost any finish, and also can be directed towards a variety of target demographics (E.g. school colors, professional sports team colors, etc.).
  • The accessory is configured to attach to virtually any sort of appropriate decorative item (E.g. a hoop, dangling pendant, various solid shapes like square, oval, triangle, etc.) or studs.
  • The accessory can be crafted out of metal, plastic, wood, precious stones, semi-precious stones, etc. and adorned with artwork, popular characters, logos, lettering.

The global True Wireless Stereo Earbuds market  is estimated to grow from USD 35.32 billion in 2021 to USD 305.50 billion by 2028, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36.1% during the forecast period.

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"One Piece Exercise Weight Plate"

IP Approach is pleased to present the exclusive patent for sale “One piece exercise weight plate” which includes U.S. Granted Patent US 9,492,703 B1 assigned to Carlos Guzman Lechuga. The IP relates to an exercise weight plate.

The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

  • The invention provides multiple hand grips that allow diverse usage in performing exercise acts/movements.
  • The invention provides circular empty space that allow for use on other exercise equipment if user desires.
  • The weight plate varies in weight to accommodate a user's desire for resistance and use.
  • The weight plate is a whole piece and large enough in span to create an agreeable sense of control and balance with its intended user to perform exercises that complement the human bodies range of motion amongst its extremities.
  • The weight plate is complimentary of the body's range of motion among performing physical exercise or therapeutic acts by utilizing its various grips, surface areas, symmetrical balanced weight and larger than common olympic weight plate size (for weight ratio).

The global Fitness Equipment market is estimated to grow from USD 10 billion in 2020 to USD 20.76 billion by 2027, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11% during the forecast period.

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"Christmas Tree Stand"

IP Approach is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale for Christmas tree standwhich includes U.S. Granted Patents US 9,375,109 B2, US 10,182,677 B2, US 10,485,369 B2 & US 10,575,670 B2 and U.S. Design Patents US D842163 S1 & US D940001 S1 assigned to Patent Innovations LLC. The IP relates to support stands for longitudinal objects, and in particular, support stands for Christmas trees, posts, poles, and similar objects.

The disclosed technology provides the following  advantages:

  • The invention enables setup of a tree in the Christmas tree stand using only a common hand or powered screwdriver.
  • The Christmas tree stand setup can be done using the user's hand strength.
  • The stand is capable of holding trees having a broad range of tree trunk diameters.
  • It provides multiple openings in the stand to add water to the annular cavity of the stand for hydration of the tree, from any point on the floor around the stand without needing to remove any part of the stand.
  • The supporting base is broad which is beneficial when tightening the compression collar onto the positioning sphere to immobilize the sphere and the tree and in supporting the tree with high stability.
  • The stand can be made mainly from plastic for a lower-cost version while a higher-cost version appealing to higher income consumers could be made of stainless steel or an attractive colored anodized aluminum.
  • This arrangement is particularly effective for a single person in erecting a Christmas tree on the stand, and securing it in the desired straight upright position.

The Christmas lights and Christmas decorations market is estimated to grow from USD 6180 million in 2018 to USD 8298.10 million by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3% during the forecast period.

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"Bridge"

IP Approach is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale Bridge” which includes U.S. Granted Patents US 9,714,490 B2 and its foreign counter Patent CA 2,932,128 C assigned to 1910623 Alberta Ltd. The IP relates generally to provide a bridge across water bodies, or wetlands and similar unstable terrain. The IP also provides a method of erecting the bridge for providing access across water, wetlands, or unstable terrain similar to wetlands.

The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

  • The invention provides a solution which facilitates travelling across water or wetlands or other unstable terrain, particularly with heavy equipment.
  • The invention provides the deck that has a sufficiently low deck density and a sufficiently high surface area relative to a hydrological surface feature density to rest or float on the hydrological surface feature while bearing the selected weight and ground press.
  • The invention provides a solution for heavy equipment sinking, losing traction or being otherwise delayed when transported over undeveloped terrain that often includes wetlands, muskeg, water bodies, or other unstable terrain.
  • The invention provides a solution to a problem of road failure that results from lateral flow (shear) or compression (excessive settlement) when built over an unstable terrain.

The global Bridge Construction market is estimated to grow from USD 857.7 billion in 2020 to USD 1,397.1 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% during the forecast period.

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“Independently Adjusting, Multi-Legged Walking Cane”

IPApproach, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “Independently Adjusting, Multi-Legged Walking Cane” which includes U.S. Granted Patent US 8,607,809 assigned to Simon Chen.

The invention is a multi-legged walking cane where each leg operates independently of each other by employing compressible legs, enhancing stability thru the complete gait cycle.

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“Skateboard Bag”

IPApproach, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “Skateboard Bag” which includes U.S. Granted Patent US D750,374 assigned to Johnny Avery.

The Backpack market is to grow from USD 18.00 Billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 27.07 Billion in 2026, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the forecast period. Many backpacks are already built with travel in mind, over the last few years adventure sports and recreational activities have witnessed a significant increase in number of participants contributing to the growth of the market. Increasing activities such as camping and hiking are major factors contributing to the growth of the market.

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“Lighting Apparatus for a Rooftop of an Emergency Vehicle”

IPApproach, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “Lighting Apparatus for a Rooftop of an Emergency Vehicle” which includes U.S. Granted Patent US 10,421,393 assigned to John Crews.

The IP relates to emergency vehicle lighting. The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

  • The invention provides emergency vehicle lighting to improve the visibility of emergency lights.
  • It provides police vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, work trucks, and other emergency vehicles with a flat-profile system of emergency lights.
  • It provides high brightness and maximum visibility.
  • It provides traveling at high speeds without the worry of reduced acceleration, increased drag, and increased mass.
  • The invention provides better aerodynamics that provides better vehicle performance (acceleration and top speed), better gas mileage, stealthy appearance, and less wind noise.

The Automotive Light Bars market is to grow from USD 0.95 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1.37 Billion in 2029, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% during the forecast period.

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“Dual Color Laser Gun Sight”

IPApproach, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale Dual Color Laser Gun Sightwhich includes U.S. Granted Patent US 10,436,552 assigned to Mark Gray

The patent is a laser sight system for switching between one color of projected light, and a second color of projected light, depending upon ambient lighting levels. The system includes laser projectors of at least two colors, and optionally, a light level sensor having a setpoint and a setpoint adjuster.  The actuation of an appropriate laser projector may be determined by sensing ambient light. The system may include a flashlight for general illumination and a manual selector for selecting among three modes of operation. In one mode, only the laser projectors operate. In another mode, only the flashlight operates. In another mode, the lasers operate subject to the light level sensor, and the flashlight operates when the low light level laser is operating.

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“Peanut Butter Slices”

IPApproach, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale Peanut Butter Sliceswhich includes U.S. Granted Patent US 9,913,489 B1 assigned to Peter Arsenault, Kyle T Arsenault and Matthew L Arsenault. The IP relates  to all-natural, low-fat peanut butter slices that are separated by inert packaging material and are easily separated to make a peanut butter sandwich, crackers or to eat alone. ALL NATURAL, VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, MESS-FREE, DELICIOUS, AND HEALTHY! IT IS SIMPLE AS PEEL, PLACE, AND GO!

The patent provides the following  advantages:

  • The peanut butter slices are organic, non-GMO, vegan with 5gms of protein per slice and 90% less fat.
  • The invention provides a Low-fat peanut butter slices that have such a high viscosity i.e. non-sticky and do not stick to an inert packaging material thus allowing slices to be easily removed from their packaging material and placed directly on a slice of bread.
  • It provides slices of low-fat peanut butter to maintain an excellent, all natural peanut butter taste and texture.
  • The novel peanut butter slices are completely natural because they do not contain any hardening stabilizers or other thickening agents such as edible mono- and diglycerides, a hydrogenated vegetable oil, a hydrogenated animal oil, or mixtures thereof.
  • The peanut butter slices at cold or room temperatures can be easily and quickly applied to a slice of bread or other type of support such as a cracker without damaging them.
  • The invention eliminates the tedious burden of packing and carrying a heavy bottle or jar of peanut butter on outings such as picnics and holidays.

The Peanut Butter market was valued at USD 3.80 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 5.30 Billion in 2027, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% during the forecast period.

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"Travel Pillow Apparatus, Storage Apparatus for the Travel Pillow Apparatus, and Methods of Manufacturing and Using the Same”

IP Approach is pleased to present the exclusive patents for licensing, licensing to buy, and an outright sale Travel pillow apparatus, storage apparatus for the travel pillow apparatus, and methods of manufacturing and using the samewhich includes U.S. Patent Application US 2021/0030174 A1 assigned to D Squared Ventures. 

The IP generally relates to a travel pillow apparatus along with its storage apparatus. The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

  • It is uniquely orthopedically correct in that it provides vertical head/cervical support;
  • It has dual sanitary features (washable covering & protective pouch) to avoid contact with most harmful bacteria at the security checkpoint and while waiting to and boarding (especially post-COVID though ironically, we developed this before COVID)
  • It can inflate to desired support/comfort level and deflate to being nearly flat for convenient storage.

The global Leisure Travel market is estimated to grow from USD 1.07 trillion in 2020 to USD 1.72 trillion by 2027, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7% during the forecast period. The global Cervical Pillows market is estimated to grow from USD 3.4 billion in 2020 to USD 4.43 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period.

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“Bicycle Training Aid Device”

IP Approach is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale Bicycle Training Aid Devicewhich includes U.S. Granted Patent US 10,926,822 B1 and its foreign counterpart application WO 2021/126843 A1 assigned to Shaun Greene. The IP relates to a bicycle training aid device that is intended to help the driver of the bicycle  for proper balance, to facilitate the smooth and skillful operation of the bicycle. The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

  • Provides efficient handling and maneuvering of the bicycle riding.
  • It has a handle that is selectively coupled to the bicycle and adjusts in height and angle.
  • Provides proper support and maintains the balance of the bicycle and its driver.
  • Provides an improvement and efficient way of aiding users in learning how to ride a bicycle.
  • It helps the person riding the bicycle maintain the proper balance needed for a smooth and continuous ride.
  • Adjustable so to conform to any bicycle frame rather than a single bicycle/attachment package so that it can be moved from rider to rider or bicycle to bicycle.
  • Provides solid/proper leverage unlike other mechanisms.
  • Optional attachment/accessories such as carrier basket and flat bed via removal of handle.

The bicycle accessories market was valued at USD 13 Billion in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 27.36 Billion in 2029, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2018 to 2029.

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“Handle for a Container”

IPApproch, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “Handle for a container” which includes U.S. patents US 9,826,820 B2, US 10,799,013 B2 and USD 767388 S1 assigned to Adam J. SlovisThe IP relates to an apparatus for providing a handle to a shipping container and a method to attach a handle to a shipping container.

The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

  • The invention provides a method to attach a handle to a shipping container.
  • This provides a solution to a box containers that are handled by automated equipment during shipment and is designed to present smooth surfaces, without handles to the automation equipment.

Global market of Baggage Handling System is estimated to grow from USD 7.5 billion in 2020 to USD 10.3 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.6% during the forecast period.

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“Pruner Cleaner”

IPApproch, LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale Pruner Cleanerwhich includes U.S. Granted Patents US 10,293,382 B2 & US 10,506,764 B2 assigned to Clean Scissors LLC. The IP relates to a pruner cleaning machine that scrubs plant trimming shears and removes residues from blades.

The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

  • Replaces an inefficient, one-handed cleaning process which is seldom performed effectively or completely.
  • Ensures scrubbing materials contact and clean most if not all shearing surfaces of an inserted pruning tool.
  • Provides scrubbing motions and durations in regimens which effectively clean the inserted tool.
  • A pruner can be inserted and cleaned much more quickly such as in the range of about 10-12 seconds, and immediately returned into service, with only an optional wipe-down to remove solvent on pruners which have already been completely cleaned in the machine.
  • The machine is also a lot less messy and eliminates workers needing to move their fingers near sharp cutting edges, because the edges are enclosed safely within the housings of the machine while cleaning is in progress.
  • Fulfills the need for a shear soaking and cleaning device.
  • Reduces or prevents loss or spillage of cleaning solution retained in a reservoir within the tool cleaning device.

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“Recycling of Filter Media, Paint Sludge and Powder Coat Material"

IP Approach is pleased to present the attached exclusive patents for sale Recycling Of Filter Media, Paint Sludge And Powder Coat Materialwhich includes U.S. Granted Patents US 7,993,550 B2, US 8,168,688 B2 & US 8,614,259 B2 assigned to Green Planet Investments LLC. The IP relates to a method, for recycling the spent filter media and also relates to the process of recycling paint sludge and powder coat material and to make component out of it.

The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

  • Recycling of the polymer-based materials helps in less disposal of waste in landfills and also helps in reducing the pollution in the atmosphere.
  • The process of recycling the paint sludge helps in manufacturing economically usable components.
  • It helps in decreasing the cost of waste disposal.
  • It helps in recycling the waste powder coat particles that do not get applied to a substrate.
  • Recycling of polymer-based materials helps in preventing the leaking of chlorides, fluorides, oil and metals into the groundwater supplies.
  • It helps in reducing the pollution caused by burning of polymer-base materials in waste incinerators.

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“Rifle Butt Stock Adjustment Actuator"

IPApproach LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patent for sale “Rifle butt stock adjustment actuator” which includes U.S. Granted Patent US 9,791,238 B2 assigned to Daniel Lucian Bowen. The IP relates to an actuator for rifle butt stock adjustment for shoulder fired firearms. The technology disclosed provides the following  advantages:

    • Promote a consistent sight picture and ability to extend and retract the butt stock while keeping the rifle steady and in a sighting or firing position.
    • Actuators may be 3D printed. This is particularly advantageous for customizing the size and shape of the hand contact surfaces of the actuator for a particular operator's hand.

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“AUTOMATIC BICYCLE DERAILLEUR CHAIN DRIVER, BICYCLE SHIFTER AND USER INTERFACE”

IPApproach LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for License or Sale “Bicycle derailleur chain driver” Automatic bicycle shifter and chain driver” and “Automatic bicycle shifter and user interface” which includes U.S. Patents US 10,562,590 B2, US 10,569,836 B2 and US 10,640,171 B2 and Patent Application 16/820710 assigned to Hazem Nihad Hamed. The IP relates to modern and automatic bicycle. The technology provides the following  advantages:

    • The improved bicycle powertrain design overcomes the shortcomings of the standard derailleur inability to shift while the bicycle is in a stationary state.
    • The bicycle design involves the addition of an auxiliary chain driver apparatus granting the rider the ability to execute the unavailable desired stand still shifting function.
    • The present invention provides improvement to the standard sprockets derailleurs based bicycle drivetrain by means of a chain driver apparatus which provides on demand capability to the rider for energizing the bicycle drive chain in the forward direction through simple actuation of an electrical push button.
    • The Automatic bicycle shifter relieves the derailleur motor of excess work and thereby minimizing any chances of overheating.
    • The bicycle shifter relieves the bicycle rider of the drivetrain shifting task and provides the forward chain motion as required by the derailleur for shifting action when the rider has ceased to operate the pedals.
    • The automatic bicycle shifter eliminates the rear wheel ratchet assembly and make use of pedals ratchet assembly ensuring forward chain motion being always present during bicycle forward motion.
    • Automatic bicycle provides the user interface which automatically alternate drive chain position between available bicycle drive sprockets under user defined shifting criteria adaptable in real time.
    • Automatic bicycle shifter and user interface alleviates manual shifting tasks and help to achieve optimal pedal rate and effort settings for the rider.
    • The user interface provides the benefit for presenting the operator through a microprocessor controlled display, shifter settings, cumulative mileage on the bicycle, bicycle speed, trip distance all in English or International Standard units, a stopwatch with start, stop and split functions and time and date information.

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“METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FOUNDATION SYSTEM”

IPApproach LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “Methods and apparatus for foundation system” which includes U.S. Patents US 8096732 B2 and US 7914235 B1 assigned to Arizona Ramjack LLC. The IP relates to a foundation construction method for constructing a foundation on soil. The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

  • Foundation system consist of vertical support which is configured to resist fluctuation in soil elevation.
  • Present foundation system helps to overcome the fluctuation which causes the structural stresses within and damage to the foundation.
  • The foundation system comprises system for reducing the influence of expanding and contracting soils and operate in conjunction with any appropriate structure, such as rebar, and concrete structures.
  • The foundation system is configured to support movement of mass, such as people and vehicles.
  • The foundation system consists of vertical support which comprises a conventional helical pier, such as a support including an annularly inclined plane such that the vertical support is substantially immobilized after it has been installed within the soil.
  • Foundation system consists of  buffer which is configured to absorb fluctuations in the soil. Buffer comprises a polymer foam configured to isolate each composite block  and horizontal support from the ground.

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“FENCE MOUNTING DEVICE”

IPApproach LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “FENCE MOUNTING DEVICE” which includes U.S. Patent US 7673852 B2 assigned to RK PRODUCTS LLC. The IP relates to “Fence Mounting Device”.

 The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

  • It is faster to “set up” and/or “take down” a fence using Barrier Sleeves.
  • The invention provides a convenient means to install a temporary flexible barrier fencing system. 
  • Ease of installation of the system of the present invention reduces the manpower required to erect such a fence.
  • No specialized tools are required for installation.
  • The temporary fencing system of the disclosed invention can be efficiently dismantled.
  • The flexible barrier fencing system assembly can be re-used later, many number of times.

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“APPARATUS FOR SPLITTING WOOD”

IPApproach LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patent for sale “APPARATUS FOR SPLITTING WOOD” which include U.S. Patent US 7,640,955 B2 assigned to ADATT ENTERPRISES LTD. The IP relates to an improved apparatus for cutting and splitting of wood into smaller pieces through a splitting wedge onto the surface of a wood piece.

 The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

  • The log splitter includes a desirable base adapted to engage the inner elongated frame member.
  • The inner hollow frame member includes detent for operative engagement with the drive.
  • The user operated handle may be replaced with motorized device to effect the raising and lowering of the wedge.
  • A flange bearing is added to the shaft to prevent the shaft collar from being in constant contact with outer member, preventing metal-to-metal contact.
  • Inexpensive and no hydraulic cylinders are needed.
  • Non-Friction Drive Screw to effectively force a wedge through a log.

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"Bullet for Striking Obstructed Targets"

IPApproach LLC is pleased to present the exclusive patents for sale “BULLET FOR STRIKING OBSTRUCTED TARGETS” which includes U.S. Patents US 9,297,619 B1 assigned to Ahmad Abdullah M. J. Al-Qanaei. The IP relates to bullet for striking obstructed targets includes a main bullet casing and which is used to produce significant damage to the target.

The technology disclosed provides the following advantages,

  • Bullets contains explosives which typically create damage by impact and penetration.
  • Bullets contain accuracy which is required to damage the targets.
  • Even when the bullet misses the target and hits an object proximate to the target, the target suffers significant damage.
  • Bullet can easily pass or penetrate any obstruction.
  • The bullet for striking obstructed targets can be used with any type of light weapon.
  • The bullet can reverse when it is hit by a solid barrier.

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