Patents & Intellectual Property
Current as of: March 16th, 2026
Portfolio Overview
B.O.S. Lock LLC’s intellectual property strategy is centered on protecting our core Integrated Active Safety technology. Our portfolio currently consists of three issued U.S. Utility Patents and two pending U.S. Utility Patent Applications, all titled “Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun.”
I. Summary Table of IP Assets
| File # | Title | Country | Status | Application # | Date Filed | Patent # | Grant Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1088-001-01US | Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun | US | Issued | 17/570,995 | 01/07/2022 | 11,768,046 | 09/26/2023 |
| 1088-001-02US | Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun | US | Issued | 18/223,253 | 07/18/2023 | 12,228,357 | 02/18/2025 |
| 1088-001-03US | Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun | US | Pending | 19/054,005 | 02/14/2025 | — | — |
| 1088-002-02US | Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun | US | Issued | 18/585,795 | 02/23/2024 | 12,449,217 | 10/21/2025 |
| 1088-002-03US | Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun | US | Pending | 19/330,320 | 09/16/2025 | — | — |
I. Summary of IP Assets
File # 1088-001-01US
- Title: Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun
- Country: US
- Status: Issued
- Application #: 17/570,995
- Date Filed: 01/07/2022
- Patent #: 11,768,046
- Grant Date: 09/26/2023
File # 1088-001-02US
- Title: Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun
- Country: US
- Status: Issued
- Application #: 18/223,253
- Date Filed: 07/18/2023
- Patent #: 12,228,357
- Grant Date: 02/18/2025
File # 1088-001-03US
- Title: Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun
- Country: US
- Status: Pending
- Application #: 19/054,005
- Date Filed: 02/14/2025
- Patent #: —
- Grant Date: —
File # 1088-002-02US
- Title: Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun
- Country: US
- Status: Issued
- Application #: 18/585,795
- Date Filed: 02/23/2024
- Patent #: 12,449,217
- Grant Date: 10/21/2025
File # 1088-002-03US
- Title: Systems and Methods to Make Safe a Handgun
- Country: US
- Status: Pending
- Application #: 19/330,320
- Date Filed: 09/16/2025
- Patent #: —
- Grant Date: —
II. Detailed Patent Status
U.S. Patent No. 11,768,046
- Status: Issued (September 26, 2023)
- Significance: Foundational patent protecting the primary biometric authentication and locking mechanisms that integrate directly onto the firearm’s rail system.
U.S. Patent No. 12,228,357
- Status: Issued (February 18, 2025)
- Significance: Expands on the systems and methods for user-authenticated firearm safety, reinforcing the IP surrounding the rapid-access biometric sensor and electronic-to-mechanical interface.
U.S. Patent No. 12,449,217
- Status: Issued (October 21, 2025)
- Significance: Provides additional protection for specific refinements in the locking logic and the “Integrated Active Safety” hardware configurations utilized in the MK.V.AIO.
Pending Applications (19/054,005 & 19/330,320)
- Status: Active/Pending
- Strategy: These continuations/expansions are designed to broaden the scope of our protection, specifically targeting the smart-frame integration features and IOT connectivity planned for Phase 4 of our product roadmap.
III. Strategic Importance
Our patents protect the “Integrated Active Safety” logic, which is the cornerstone of the B.O.S. Lock value proposition. By securing these patents early, we have established:
- Freedom to Operate: Ensuring our right to manufacture and sell our proprietary designs.
- Barriers to Entry: Preventing competitors from replicating our integrated light/laser/lock biometric system.
- M&A Potential: Creating significant tangible asset value for future acquisition by major industry players
Note: Complete copies of patent grants and filing receipts are available in the Virtual Data Room upon request.