How to Use patented in a Sentence

patented

adjective
  • To jazz up the outfit, the NBC co-anchor added a pair of red patented pumps.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Nov. 2022
  • This patented design keeps the logs high, allowing air to flow in and feed the fire from the bottom.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The patented strap system allows this one to convert from a duffel to a backpack and back again on the fly.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Most of the drugs in short supply are generics—drugs that are less-expensive copies of patented drugs.
    John C. Goodman, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • One way to do this is to mark the chemical structure points of a patented compound at the location of the map away from it.
    Carl T. Foster, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • With two on and two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Eovaldi dropped a patented hammer curveball but left it up and away.
    Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2021
  • So a patented pill that sells for $1 can be profitably produced and sold as a generic for a penny.
    Alfred Engelberg, STAT, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Middleton opened the game making all six of his shots and scoring 14 points in the first half, from a dunk to his patented midrange jumpers to a couple of threes.
    Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2021
  • The mug press features one-touch settings and a patented heat plate that imprints the design onto the mug in minutes.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The standout feature of this board is the patented and functional retractable wings.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The strong tubular frame on this will support weight up to 1,200 pounds, and the patented roll-over dump design makes emptying mulch or dirt a breeze.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The patented washboard-in-a-bag technology helps rub stains out of clothes in 1-2 minutes.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Zibanejad put the Rangers ahead with 2:39 left in the first on the power play, one-timing a pass from Panarin past Lyon from his patented spot in the left circle.
    Allan Kreda, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The patented, heated water reservoir sets this bidet apart.
    Hannah Sherk, Health.com, 7 Sep. 2021
  • To top it off, the piece is equipped with Rolex’s patented Oysterflex bracelet, a rubber design that closes with a metal clasp.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2023
  • And that Paul would often slow the Suns’ offense down to set up pick-and-rolls or methodically work his way to the paint for his patented fallaway jumpers.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2023
  • Their patented hair treatment system, the Bond Builder, restores damaged, broken hair and boosts hair health.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • All of them get the chance to show their moxie via Sorkin’s patented rat-a-tat, screwball dialogue, and several of them get a righteous speech or two.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2021
  • To produce the bourbon, American oak is smoked in a patented process with hickory, mesquite and pecan smoke from Sadler’s Smokehouse in Texas.
    Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2022
  • In its patented aquaponics system, fish tanks are placed below shelves filled with leafy green herbs and vegetables.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 19 July 2022
  • Its patented double filter system, made of fine mesh, also ensures that gritty, sludgy coffee is a thing of the past.
    Brittany Natale, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022
  • White drove a 2004 Chevy Tahoe to deliver pizzas and still has the patented Domino’s delivery driver polo from his time on the job for more than a year.
    Conor Roche, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Marni follows the next day, bringing its patented creative chaos to Manhattan.
    New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022
  • One thing that’s particularly unique about this comforter is that Rest used a patented Sorona filling in its fill.
    Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • What sets the bottle apart from the many, many other reusable water bottles on the market is the brand’s patented FreeSip spout, which offers two modes of sipping.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023
  • Simply put, the shoes helped players jump even higher thanks to its patented Load ‘N Launch technology.
    Kristen Shirley, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • In the sixth, Chourio sent an absolute laser beam over the head of the left fielder for his second double of the day, rippling the sound of his patented loud contact throughout the stadium.
    Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Thanks to the patented Dirt Detect Technology the robot is drawn to the dirtiest parts of your home, making sure to clean it more thoroughly.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Suddenly walking feels good and running feels great, thanks to patented designs that help to propel you forward with each step.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Their patented Salomon Quicklace system wins the award for no-hassle efficiency, with that convenient garage on the tongue to stuff the cinch.
    Outside Online, 27 July 2022

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