Company patents

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. surprisingly shows a strong focus on computing technologies, with Image Processing accounting for nearly 40% of its patent portfolio (23 patents), despite a significant drop in filings so far in 2026 (YoY -90.0%). While traditionally known for retail, their patent strategy also reveals an emerging focus on Business Methods & Fintech, which saw a 50% year-over-year growth in 2024, indicating a shift towards digital business innovation.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

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.

58 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 8 themes

AR/VR User Interfaces

Techniques for rendering, interacting with, and managing content within augmented or virtual reality environments, including spatial tracking, gaze interaction, and dynamic multi-application display management.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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20since 2023
+125.0%YoY
3D Reconstruction & Modeling

Processes for creating or manipulating three-dimensional digital representations of objects or environments, including mesh generation, surface fitting, and depth estimation from multiple views.

Image Processing
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8since 2023
new
Vision-Based Object & Pose Estimationfiltered

Methods and apparatus for detecting objects and determining their three-dimensional position and orientation (pose) using imagery or point cloud data, often for navigation, surveying, or environmental understanding.

Computer Vision
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7since 2023
0.0%YoY
Wall & Ceiling Mounting Systems

Brackets, frames, and fixtures designed to securely attach items to vertical wall surfaces or overhead ceiling structures, addressing challenges like material strength, load distribution, or suspension system integration.

Mounting Frames & Stands
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4since 2023
new
Automated Transaction Systems

Systems designed to streamline and automate various commercial transactions, including mobile-enhanced processes, secure online checkouts, customer service interactions, and privilege issuance, often leveraging digital authentication.

Business Methods & Fintech
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Access Control & Identity Management

Systems and methods for authenticating users, devices, or applications, authorizing their access to resources based on policies, and managing digital identities across various platforms.

Network Security & Access Control
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2since 2023
n/a
System Resource & Power Optimization

Methods and systems for efficiently allocating computing resources, balancing workloads, and managing power states to improve performance, reduce energy consumption, or enhance reliability in computing platforms.

Operating Systems & Program Control
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1since 2023
n/a
Granular Data Encryption & Access Control

Systems and methods for encrypting data at a fine-grained level (e.g., per data unit or based on sensitivity) and controlling access to it, often involving delegated authorization, contextual policies, or secure data sharing.

Cryptographic Mechanisms
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1since 2023
n/a

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