Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Receives Notice of Patent Allowance for Smartglasses Charging Cradle

Rhea-AI Summary

Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ: LUCY) received a U.S. notice of allowance for utility patent application No. 18/147,002 titled "Charging Cradle For Smartglasses", filed for its Lucyd Dock wireless charger (notice dated Nov 24, 2025).

After paying the issue fee the company expects the patent to issue in due course; the Dock supports multiple Lucyd and partner models and adds USB ports.

Positive

• Notice of allowance received for core utility patent (Nov 24, 2025)
• Broader product protection for Lucyd Dock charging cradle design
• Compatibility across Lucyd Armor and Reebok Powered by Lucyd models

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Patent application number: U.S. Patent Application No. 18/147,002 Notice of allowance date: November 24, 2025

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Patent application number U.S. Patent Application No. 18/147,002 Utility patent for "Charging Cradle For Smartglasses"

Notice of allowance date November 24, 2025 Date notice of allowance was received for charging cradle patent

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 22 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 22	Year-in-review update	Positive	+9.7%	Summarized 2025 progress, expansion, product innovation and stronger sales.
Jan 07	Sales and insider plans	Positive	+47.5%	Reported record 65% sales growth and management intent to buy shares.
Dec 22	Conference participation	Neutral	+1.4%	Announced presence at five Q1 2026 industry events to showcase products.
Dec 11	Product launch	Positive	+0.0%	Launched new Reebok smartglasses and Lucyd Boosters audio accessory.
Dec 01	Retail partnership	Positive	-9.1%	Added SmartBuyGlasses partnership for global Reebok smart eyewear sales.

Pattern Detected

Positive operational and growth updates have often been followed by positive price reactions, though there are instances where favorable partnership or product news coincided with flat or negative performance.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Innovative Eyewear has highlighted strong 2025 progress, including global retail expansion, new safety and sport smartglasses lines, and participation in major industry events. Financially, it reported preliminary 65% annual sales growth and warrant proceeds of $2.2M. Some news, like the SmartBuyGlasses partnership, saw a negative move, while other updates drove gains up to 47.46%. Today’s patent allowance fits into this pattern of product and IP development initiatives.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a notice of allowance dated November 24, 2025 for a utility patent cove...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a notice of allowance dated November 24, 2025 for a utility patent covering the Lucyd Dock smartglasses charging cradle. It builds on prior product and distribution milestones, including new Reebok smart eyewear and recent retail partnerships. Investors may track how this intellectual property supports the broader smart eyewear ecosystem, subsequent commercialization steps, and future filings or product launches that leverage the charging platform.

Key Terms

utility patent, notice of allowance, smartglasses, charging cradle

4 terms

utility patent regulatory

"it received a notice of allowance on November 24, 2025 for its utility patent application"

A utility patent is a government-granted exclusive right to make, use, sell and import a functional invention—such as a machine, process, chemical composition or an improvement—typically lasting about 20 years. Think of it like locking in a unique recipe or tool that prevents rivals from copying the core technology. For investors, utility patents can protect future revenue, enable licensing deals and raise competitors’ costs, but their value depends on how broadly the patent is written and how easily it can be enforced.

notice of allowance regulatory

"is pleased to announce it received a notice of allowance on November 24, 2025"

A notice of allowance is an official confirmation from a patent office that a patent application has met all necessary requirements and is approved for granting. It signals that the invention is likely to receive legal protection soon, which can be important for investors considering the value and exclusivity of a new product or technology. Think of it as a green light indicating that the invention is on track to become legally protected.

smartglasses technical

"charging cradle or dock for charging smartglasses of a variety of styles and sizes"

Smartglasses are wearable eyeglasses that integrate small computers, displays, cameras and sensors to show digital information, capture data, or enable hands-free communication while you look at the world. They matter to investors because successful smartglasses can create new revenue streams from devices, services and apps; adoption depends on comfort, battery life, useful software and privacy rules, so their commercial potential can significantly affect hardware makers and platform businesses.

charging cradle technical

"entitled "Charging Cradle For Smartglasses." The patent application is directed to a charging cradle or dock"

A charging cradle is a small dock or holder that securely holds an electronic device while supplying power to recharge its battery, similar to a bedside phone dock that both stores and charges a gadget. For investors, the presence of a charging cradle signals product completeness and potential for additional, often recurring, accessory sales, impacts manufacturing and supply costs, and can influence customer loyalty and replacement cycles—factors that affect revenue and margins.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

MIAMI, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear, under the Lucyd^®, Nautica^®, Eddie Bauer^® and Reebok^® brands, is pleased to announce it received a notice of allowance on November 24, 2025 for its utility patent application, U.S. Patent Application No. 18/147,002, entitled "Charging Cradle For Smartglasses." The patent application is directed to a charging cradle or dock for charging smartglasses of a variety of styles and sizes. Lucyd previously announced the new edition of its Dock product on November 16, 2023. See https://lucyd.co/blogs/blog/innovative-eyewear-inc-launches-upgraded-charging-dock-for-chatgpt-enabled-smart-eyewear. After paying the required issue fee, the Company anticipates that a patent will issue in due course.

Harrison Gross, CEO of Innovative Eyewear, commented "We are pleased to announce notice of allowance on the core utility patent underlying our Lucyd Dock wireless charger. The Lucyd Dock was the first magnetic charging platform for smartglasses, and is notable for charging our glasses in a manner very familiar to traditional glasses wearers: setting their frames on their nightstand before going to sleep. The Dock is unique in that its retractable wings allow it to connect to any width of Lucyd optical smart eyewear, and is also compatible with Lucyd Armor and Reebok Powered by Lucyd models. The Dock also provides additional USB charging ports, to keep all of your mobile devices at the ready."

About Innovative Eyewear, Inc.

Innovative Eyewear is a developer and retailer of cutting-edge smart eyewear, under the Lucyd^®, Nautica^® & Eddie Bauer^® brands. True to our mission to Upgrade Your Eyewear^®, our Bluetooth audio glasses allow users to stay safely and ergonomically connected to their digital lives, and are offered in hundreds of frame and lens combinations to meet the needs of the optical market. To learn more and explore our continuously evolving collection of smart eyewear, please visit www.lucyd.co.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including those relating to the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering, introduction of new product lines and timing of improvements and enhancements to our current products. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding charging dock. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors."

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FAQ

What did Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) announce about a patent on February 17, 2026?

Innovative Eyewear announced a notice of allowance for a charging-cradle utility patent received November 24, 2025. According to the company, it filed U.S. Patent Application No. 18/147,002 for a charging cradle for smartglasses and expects the patent to issue after paying the fee.

When will the patent for Innovative Eyewear's Lucyd Dock officially issue for LUCY?

The company expects the patent to issue after it pays the required issue fee and administrative processing. According to Innovative Eyewear, the notice of allowance was received November 24, 2025 and issuance follows standard USPTO post-allowance steps.

What features does the patented charging cradle cover for LUCY smartglasses?

The patent application covers a charging cradle compatible with various styles and sizes of smartglasses and retractable wings. According to the company, the design includes retractable wings for width adjustment and additional USB charging ports for devices.

How does the Lucyd Dock patent affect compatibility across LUCY product lines?

The allowed claim targets a dock that fits multiple Lucyd and partner eyewear models, improving cross-product compatibility. According to Innovative Eyewear, the Dock connects to Lucyd optical models, Lucyd Armor, and Reebok Powered by Lucyd frames.

Does the patent notice change availability or sales of Lucyd Dock for LUCY customers?

The notice of allowance does not by itself change product availability or sales channels. According to the company, it follows the previously launched Dock edition and the patent secures IP rather than altering current consumer distribution.

Why is the Lucyd Dock patent significant for Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) investors?

The patent strengthens intellectual property protection for the Lucyd Dock charging platform, potentially supporting product differentiation. According to Innovative Eyewear, the allowance covers the core utility claims for their magnetic, width-adjustable charging dock design.