Patent Registry
This registry documents student-generated inventions produced within high-stakes prototyping environments. The Institute facilitates filing and documentation, while intellectual property remains with student inventors (with parental consent where applicable). Five utility patents filed to date.
- Archival Repository
- Zenodo (CERN)
- DOI
- 10.5281/zenodo.18610003
- Status
- Active
- Access
- Open Access
- License
- CC BY 4.0
Filed Patents
Registry of utility patents filed by student inventors. Application numbers are assigned upon filing; some entries show 'TBD' where filing is in preparation.
Filed
Automated Security UAV
Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle for perimeter security and surveillance applications.
Filed
Borehole Rescue System
Mechanical rescue system designed for borehole emergencies, developed in response to real-world incidents.
Filed
Contactless Delivery System
Automated contactless delivery mechanism for healthcare and logistics applications.
Filed
Autonomous Medical Assistance System
Autonomous system for medical assistance in remote or emergency situations.
Filed
Autonomous Health Monitoring System ('Guardian' Drone)
Autonomous health monitoring drone system—the youngest patent holders in the Institute's registry.
Student IP Rights
All Intellectual Property created by students remains attributed to the student inventors. Blue Blocks Micro Research Institute facilitates the filing process and provides the pedagogical context but does not claim ownership. Patents are filed under the inventors' names with institutional support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the patents?
All patents are filed under the student inventors' names. The Institute facilitates the process but does not claim ownership of student-generated IP.
How can children file patents?
Children can be named as inventors on patent applications. The Institute provides legal support, technical documentation assistance, and the pedagogical framework that enables students to develop patentable innovations.
Are these patents commercially available?
Licensing inquiries can be directed through our Contact page. All licensing decisions involve the student inventors and their families.
What is the age range of inventors?
Our patent registry includes inventors as young as 9 years old. The age ranges reflect the cohorts working in different Innovation Labs (Drone Research Centre, Space Lab, etc.).