patented
adjective
pat·ent·ed
ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 
British also ˈpā-
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized
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the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer This Dyson hair dryer uses patented technology to speedily dry your hair without exposing it to extreme concentrated heat.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
That’s because the originator of the patented technology behind the AirLight Pro is a company called Zuvi, which launched its infrared hair dryer back in 2022.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
Crye loses out on valuable sales to unlicensed mills overseas that print copies of its patented camouflage, called MultiCam, on ponchos, pants, shirts and hats that sell on Amazon and other marketplaces without Crye’s permission.
—Annie Palmer,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Their patented insole provides flexible and shock-absorbent assistance for long days spent on your feet.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
That’s because the originator of the patented technology behind the AirLight Pro is a company called Zuvi, which launched its infrared hair dryer back in 2022.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
Crye loses out on valuable sales to unlicensed mills overseas that print copies of its patented camouflage, called MultiCam, on ponchos, pants, shirts and hats that sell on Amazon and other marketplaces without Crye’s permission.
—Annie Palmer,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
Their patented insole provides flexible and shock-absorbent assistance for long days spent on your feet.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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