Maintenance fees coming due
3 maintenance fees come due in the 12 months from Nov 14, 2026, the next on Nov 14, 2026. Unpaid by May 14, 2027, that one lapses early.
A maintenance fee does not end a patent on its due date. It falls due at 3.5, 7.5
and 11.5 years from grant, and the patent lapses only if the fee is still unpaid at the end of the
six month grace period that follows.
| Patent | Title | Holder | Status | Fee due | Lapses if unpaid | Expires | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 10,286,944 | Steering Column Device In force Fee due Nov 14, 2026 Lapses if unpaid May 14, 2027 · High confidence | Jtekt Column Systems Corporation | In force | Nov 14, 2026 | May 14, 2027 | High confidence | |
| US 9,242,667 | Steering Device In force Fee due Jul 26, 2027 Lapses if unpaid Jan 26, 2028 · High confidence | Jtekt Column Systems Corporation | In force | Jul 26, 2027 | Jan 26, 2028 | High confidence | |
| US 9,327,755 | Steering Device In force Fee due Nov 3, 2027 Lapses if unpaid May 3, 2028 · High confidence | Jtekt Column Systems Corporation | In force | Nov 3, 2027 | May 3, 2028 | High confidence |
3 of 3 patents shown. Soonest fee due date first, then patent number.
Computed patent terms end on the dates shown. Related patents and pending applications may cover overlapping subject matter.