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Invention
A patented golf ball from Dallas-based Topgolf International comprises "piezoelectric material and a wireless transmitter" along with an integrated gyroscope, magnetometer, and Bluetooth radio, designed to relay speed, spin, and location data without the sensor infrastructure that RFID-based systems require. [Composite illustration. Sources: U.S. Patent No. 12,564,768, Fig. 1A; DI Studio]
Patented: Topgolf’s Golf Ball With Electrical Components—and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Apr 1, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 3 with a total of 102 patents granted.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 31, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 31, 2026
You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Feb. 24 with a total of 142 patents granted.
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A newly patented system assigned to Cornell University generates custom-fit garment patterns from a 3D body scan, "unwrapping" the image into 2D using defined datapoints on the body's surface. Greenville inventor Jie Pei is among those named on the patent. [Composite illustration: Sources, U.S. Patent No. 12555341-B2, Fig. 7A; DI Studio]
Patented: Rapid Generation of Custom-Fit Garment Patterns From 3D Body Scans and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Mar 18, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Feb. 17 with a total of 147 patents granted.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 11, 2026
The Cancer Grand Challenges initiative, co-founded in 2020 by the National Cancer Institute and Cancer Research UK, provides funding over approximately five years to interdisciplinary teams addressing some of the most complex research questions surrounding cancer.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 11, 2026
The company is celebrating with a free pop-up museum at the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas — and a $250 billion bet on what comes next.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 11, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Feb. 10 with a total of 180 patents granted.
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Composite photo; source: CNW Group/Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Inc./DI Studio]
In a ‘First,’ Perimeter’s Claire AI‑Enabled Imaging Device for Breast Cancer Surgery Gains FDA Approval
by Sandra Engelland | Mar 4, 2026
Designated by the FDA as a Breakthrough Device, Claire is designed to enhance surgeons' ability to detect difficult-to-see cancer during breast-conserving surgery and potentially reduce the need for re-operations.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 4, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Feb. 3 with a total of 103 patents granted.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 26, 2026
The proof-of-concept test detected drones using Ericsson's massive-MIMO radios, showcasing the network's ability to track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within surrounding airspace. The technology aims to bolster national security while leading to safer skies and smarter cities, Ericsson said.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 27 with a total of 121 patents granted.
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SC Autosports has received a newly granted design patent for a solar roof for a golf cart. Dallas-based Johnny Tai is the listed inventor. [Composite illustration: Sources, U.S. Patent No. D1109067, Fig. 8; Pikusisi-Studio/istockphoto; DI Studio]
Patented: SC Autosports’ Solar Roof for Golf Carts and Other North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 11, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 13 with a total of 142 patents granted.
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by Maddie Preston |
Feb 10, 2026
The grant supports development of reusable, impact-resistant materials designed to withstand frequent landings and collision events in next-generation aircraft—everything from air taxis to the flying cars of the future.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 4, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 6 with a total of 141 patents granted.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 28, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Dec. 30 with a total of 154 patents granted.
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