Protected Intellectual Property

Issued Patent

U.S. Patent No. 12,637,864 — issued May 26, 2026. The examiner cited the joint line alignment and concentric ribbing as novel features not found in any prior art of record.

Continuation (Pending)

A continuation application (App. No. 19/674,366, published September 17, 2026) is pending examination, extending protection across multiple shapes, materials, sizes, and a commercial kit configuration.

Trademark

STITCH PLATE™ (Serial No. 99661904) has been approved and published by the USPTO and is proceeding toward registration.

The breadth of this coverage means the Stitch Plate™ can be configured, sized, and branded specifically for a manufacturer’s restoration system — and offered as an exclusive competitive differentiator.