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FilterPocket™ & TravelShield™ IP Portfolio
Asset Owner: Sarah Jo Cooper • Independent Researcher & Author
A vacant consumer category establishing universal external active-defense air pre-filters. Features a dual-tier framework: Tier 1 Pet-Safe Residential (0.05% Thymol) and Tier 2 Industrial/Travel Nomex® UL 900 Class 1 (Fireproof AC Hood with pre-scored control panel cutouts). Operates under the EPA Treated Article Exemption (40 CFR § 152.25(a)).
Anti-Spill Stroller Tray Adapter
Inventor: Elena Gomez • Chicago, IL
Self-leveling gyroscopic stroller tray prevents toddler cup spills on rough sidewalks. Raising $65 for USPTO filing.
The Truth About Patent Fees
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The Traditional Middleman Trap ($500 - $1,500+)
Many commercial document services charge creators hundreds or thousands of dollars for basic form assembly. What they don't tell you is that they all walk through the exact same USPTO Patent Center portal that you can access yourself. They do not guarantee a patent, and they take money that solo creators need for prototype building.
The $65 Direct Government Door
Under 37 C.F.R. § 1.29, independent creators earning under ~$251k/year qualify as a **Micro Entity**. The total government filing fee for a Provisional Patent Application is strictly **$65.00**. Filing directly locks your 12-month priority date instantly while saving your hard-earned income.
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