Company patents
LAT ENTERPRISES, INC.
LAT Enterprises Inc. exhibits a surprising dual focus, with 76.5% of its portfolio in Batteries & Fuel Cells, alongside a significant 36.5% in Outerwear & Apparel, suggesting an unexpected diversification into consumer goods. While patenting in core areas like Batteries & Fuel Cells and Power Distribution & Storage saw strong growth in 2024-2025 (e.g., +40.0% and +33.3% respectively in 2025), the sharp declines across most categories so far in 2026 (e.g., -50.0% in Batteries & Fuel Cells, -53.8% in Outerwear & Apparel) indicate a potential shift in patenting activity, though 2026 data is partial.
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Yearly patent publications since 2023
Product themes
Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
85 US filings (since 2023) · 10 categories · 13 themes
Self-contained or easily transportable photovoltaic systems, often including integrated energy storage, charge controllers, and deployment mechanisms, for mobile or temporary power needs.
Integration of power generation, storage, and distribution technologies directly into garments or wearable accessories, often utilizing flexible or compact energy sources like solar panels and batteries.
Systems that incorporate solar panels as a primary or auxiliary power source for various applications, including visual displays, remote devices, and portable battery charging, often emphasizing efficiency and adaptability.
Focuses on the structural integrity, housing, mounting, and physical integration of battery cells into robust and protected packs within electric vehicles, including manufacturing considerations.
Systems and methods for transferring electrical energy without physical contact, often utilizing inductive or resonant coupling, including antenna design, resonance tracking, and control mechanisms for efficient power delivery.
Apparel or accessories that incorporate electronic components such as sensors, communication modules, haptic feedback devices, or processing units for enhanced functionality and interaction.
Mechanical structures and components for securely attaching photovoltaic modules to various surfaces (ground, roof, canopy) while allowing for adjustment, sealing, and integration with cleaning or support features.
Software, algorithms, and associated hardware for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing battery performance, safety, and lifespan, including charge/discharge cycles, thermal regulation, and system integration.
Systems designed to manage the temperature of multiple components in electric or hybrid vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, power electronics, and the passenger cabin, often using shared or interconnected cooling/heating circuits.
Development and application of textile materials with engineered properties such as waterproofing, thermal regulation, anti-cling, structural coloration, or enhanced filtration capabilities for specific performance needs.
Manufacturing processes and material compositions for creating electronic circuits on flexible or conformable substrates, enabling novel form factors, enhanced durability, and new applications beyond rigid PCBs.
Techniques and apparatus for electrically testing semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, or wafers during manufacturing or post-assembly, including built-in self-test (BIST) and contact reliability assessment.
Processes and apparatus for disassembling spent batteries and recovering valuable materials (e.g., metals, electrolytes, plastics) through mechanical, chemical, or electrochemical methods for reuse or sustainable disposal.
Patents
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Advanced Functional Textiles