Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12277538B2

Today’s Patent – Self-Service Print Kiosk

Anuhya Kontheti

Anuhya Kontheti

Published on May 2, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12277538B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for self-service print kiosk enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent – Self-Service Print Kiosk
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12277538B2
Patent Number: US12277538B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: May 3, 2025
Assignee: an Individual

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US12277538B2) was invented by Kevin M Dyer and patented by USPTO on May 3rd, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to an Individual. A self-service print kiosk enables on-demand printing and dispensing of high-quality posters. Equipped with a color printer, cooling and packaging systems, and a user interface, the kiosk allows users to select […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12277538B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent – Self-Service Print Kiosk
Figure: Today’s Patent – Self-Service Print Kiosk — Official Technical Drawing · US12277538B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Self-Service Print Kiosk” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12277538B2 position an Individual with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
Anuhya Kontheti

Anuhya Kontheti

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Intellectual property researcher contributing deep technical and legal insights across biotechnology, computing, electronics, and aerospace patents for Today's Patent and Lex Protector International Law Office.

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