Fendx Technologies files provisional patent application

Executive Summary

• Fendx Technologies Inc. has filed a provisional patent application for an AI-powered pathogen detection platform, marking a significant step in its technology portfolio expansion.
• The invention combines mobile imaging, biosensor technology, and artificial intelligence to enable real-time pathogen detection on surfaces using consumer devices like smartphones.
• The company continues to advance its broader pipeline of hygiene-related technologies, including eco-friendly sponges, protective coatings, and specialized catheter coatings.

Key Details

• Patent Filing: A provisional patent application titled "AI Adaptive App Pathogen Detection Platform" was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Filing Date: June 25, 2025.
• Inventor: Dr. Carolyn Myers, CEO of Fendx Technologies Inc.
• Technology Components: The platform integrates mobile-based imaging, biosensor technology, and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Functionality: Designed for real-time detection of pathogens on surfaces using mobile devices (e.g., smartphones).
• Target Market: Both consumer and professional use cases.
• Strategic Goal: To create a portable, intelligent, and user-friendly diagnostic tool that moves advanced pathogen detection out of lab settings and directly to the user.
• Broader Company Pipeline:
  • Eco-friendly Smart Sponge: Proprietary technology for effective cleaning with minimized environmental impact; held under exclusive supply agreement.
  • Repelwrap Film: Protective surface coating that reduces adhesion and transmission of pathogens on high-touch surfaces.
  • Spray-based Coating: Similar functionality to Repelwrap.
  • Specialized Catheter Coatings: Currently in development, with the first iteration targeting Foley catheters.
  • Intellectual Property: The company holds exclusive worldwide licenses and intellectual property rights for its coating technologies and an exclusive license for the sponge IP.

Notable Quotes

• "Traditional diagnostic methods are powerful but often take time to detect and identify pathogens, and they're usually limited to lab settings. This invention is part of our ongoing commitment to making surface protection smarter and I believe it shows how mobile devices and AI can work together to bring advanced pathogen detection directly to the user." — Dr. Carolyn Myers, CEO and Inventor