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Reference Filing
Why $350M. Defended by Physics, Filing, and Timing.
The Filing
The S-ARC Non-Provisional Utility Patent has been filed this week under USPTO Track One Prioritized Examination — the fast-track program that compresses the standard 2-4 year timeline to a final disposition within 12 months. First substantive office action expected within 1-3 months. The clock is running.
The Physics
This is not a design preference — it is a physics-based requirement. 12AWG copper demands a 25mm minimum bend radius. A 5mm hinge running standard wire fails in under 500 cycles. The S-ARC Neutral Axis geometry is the only SAE J1127-compliant solution. You cannot route high-amperage current through a rotating hinge without it.
The Window
Track One filing creates a narrow strategic window. This portfolio is available for acquisition before issuance. Once the patent is granted, the price of non-ownership becomes a permanent per-unit royalty on every vehicle using a high-current interior power path — calculated under EMVR on a $50,000+ vehicle, not the component.
The $350M acquisition price is not a valuation. It is the cost of owning the standard before a competitor does.
USPTO Non-Provisional Utility Filing | Track One Prioritized Examination | Priority Date: February 5, 2026 | Reference: 63/976,348
Neutral Axis geometry conquers the industry’s 12AWG Gap, enabling safety and SAE J1127 compliance.
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