Maintenance fees coming due
2 maintenance fees come due in the 12 months from Nov 15, 2026, the next on Sep 5, 2027. Unpaid by Mar 6, 2028, 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 11,918,070 | Facemask System In force Fee due Sep 5, 2027 Lapses if unpaid Mar 6, 2028 · High confidence | VPG Acquisitionco, LLC | In force | Sep 5, 2027 | Mar 6, 2028 | High confidence | |
| US 11,930,876 | Position-Specific Helmet Protection In force Fee due Sep 19, 2027 Lapses if unpaid Mar 20, 2028 · High confidence | VPG Acquisitionco, LLC | In force | Sep 19, 2027 | Mar 20, 2028 | High confidence |
2 of 2 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.