patented
adjective
pat·ent·ed
ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 
British also ˈpā-
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized
Examples of patented in a Sentence
the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Technologically, the Gen 3 4NE1 features high-torque joints, a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms, and a patented artificial skin that detects proximity to prevent collisions.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Wallin did it in fitting fashion, making one of her patented 3-pointers.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Once the chair was delivered—no assembly required—Sessums came away impressed with the power of the patented PostureFit SL back support, which encourages opening up the chest and shoulders, and tilts the pelvis slightly forward.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
And by prohibiting rival companies from copying patented designs and technology, the intellectual property system incents firms to invent their own, even-better products.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Wallin did it in fitting fashion, making one of her patented 3-pointers.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Once the chair was delivered—no assembly required—Sessums came away impressed with the power of the patented PostureFit SL back support, which encourages opening up the chest and shoulders, and tilts the pelvis slightly forward.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
And by prohibiting rival companies from copying patented designs and technology, the intellectual property system incents firms to invent their own, even-better products.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patented
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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