Ferrari patents AR system blending real and virtual racing experiences

Ferrari files a patent application for AR system designed to merge real and virtual racing

Ferrari has filed a patent application for an augmented reality system that blends real-world racing into virtual environments. This technology uses wireless networks and positional data from real vehicles to replicate them accurately on screens at home. (Source – thetruthaboutcars)

PayPal files patent applications for crypto innovations

PayPal has filed several cryptocurrency-related patent applications, signaling its intention to expand within the crypto ecosystem. The patent applications explore areas like selecting validators for blockchain transactions, NFT transactions and Metaverse integration. (Source – cryptonews)

Galmed announces allowance of patent for Aramchol for the treatment of pulmonary and dermal fibrosis

Galmed Pharmaceuticals has announced the allowance of a Japanese patent related to treatment of pulmonary and dermal fibrosis. With this latest patent, Galmed is strengthening and extending the patent protection of its lead compound, Aramchol, until November 2037. (Source – prnewswire)

Airbus Helicopters files a patent application for a hybrid-electric tandem-rotor aircraft

Airbus Helicopters has filed a patent application for a high-speed rotorcraft design that combines a hybrid-electric single-bladed tandem rotor with a tail-mounted pusher propeller and wings for forward flight. This innovation offers weight savings and improved efficiency in rotorcraft operations. (Source – flightglobal)

Ford files a patent application for floor-mounted airbags to protect rear passengers

Ford has filed a patent application for floor-mounted airbags positioned between the rear seats & the cargo space. The airbags can be applied on both passenger cars and commercial vehicles to help keep rear-seat occupants safe in a collision.  (Source – team-bhp)

Camber Energy announces issuance of patent covering transmission line ground fault prevention systems

Camber Energy has announced the issuance of patent to detect unsafe and hazardous conditions for electric transmission lines and distribution lines of any length and voltage. The system identifies when a conductor breaks or opens and de-energizes the appropriate source of power. (Source – finance.yahoo)

Universal files a patent application to create floating images without VR or AR

Universal has filed a patent application for a technology that generates realistic images at theme parks using retroreflection. The technology involves an image source projecting light beams which are reflected by a beam splitter towards a retroreflector that creates a floating real image in a viewing area. (Source – blooloop)

Signati Medical™ receives a patent for its innovative bipolar handpiece

Signati Medical™ has received a patent covering critical features of the bipolar handpiece used in Signati’s Sealed Vasectomy Procedure (SVP)™. The handpiece patent and the vasectomy method patents expire in 2039. (Source – finance.yahoo)