Patent Portfolio

Ireland Design Company serves as the licensing representative for patented mechanical architectures addressing vibration-driven loosening, load cycling, and serviceability constraints. The patents referenced on this site are owned by their inventor; IDC manages licensing discussions and diligence with qualified partners. IDC licenses intellectual property only and does not manufacture products, supply functional prototypes, or perform testing. The retention patents share a common underlying architecture; later filings expand and clarify scope across additional industries and precision contexts.

INERTRA™ Retention — Geometry‑Driven Retention Architecture for Medical, Orthopedic & High‑lifecycle risk Assemblies

Retention behavior integrated into fastener geometry to mitigate loosening caused by vibration, cyclic loading, and micro‑motion, while preserving intentional disengagement and serviceability across precision and high‑lifecycle risk systems.

U.S. Patent No. 9,422,969

INERTRA™ Retention — Self‑Retaining Fastener Architecture for High‑Vibration Industrial Systems

Mechanically self‑retaining fastener geometry intended to address loosening under vibration and cyclic load in transportation, energy, and infrastructure environments, while preserving serviceability.

U.S. Patent No. 8,398,349

INERTRA™ Flow — Passive Aerodynamic System for Vehicle Spray Mitigation

Passive vehicle‑mounted geometry intended to mitigate wheel‑generated spray/mist and support roadway visibility in wet operating conditions for commercial vehicle and trailer environments.

U.S. Patent No. 8,226,158

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