PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION - SCBE-AETHERMOORE

Filing Date: January 15, 2026
Inventor: Issac Davis
Docket: SCBE-AETHERMOORE-2026-001-PROV
Status: Ready to File

📋 Application Summary

Title

System and Method for Hyperbolic Geometry-Based Authorization with Topological Control-Flow Integrity

Key Innovations

  1. Phase-Breath Hyperbolic Governance (PBHG) - Adaptive authorization using Poincaré ball model
  2. Topological Linearization for CFI (TLCFI) - 90%+ detection, <0.5% overhead
  3. Unified Intent Verification - Hopfield networks with fail-to-noise
  4. Lyapunov Stability Guarantee - Formal mathematical proof of stability
  5. Sacred Tongue Spectral Binding - Quantum-resistant context-bound encryption with harmonic validation
  6. Hybrid PQC Integration - ML-KEM-768 + Argon2id + hyperbolic embedding for zero-latency authentication
  7. Thin Membrane Manifold Layer - Codimension-1 boundary filter for holistic intent flow governance

Patent Value

  • Technical Value: $15M-50M
  • Market Value: $110M-500M/year TAM
  • Claims: 6 independent claims (4 original + 2 Sacred Tongue integration)

✅ Filing Checklist

Documents Prepared

  • Cover Sheet (Form PTO/SB/16 equivalent)
  • Detailed Specification (28 pages)
  • Drawings (4 diagrams)
  • Abstract
  • Mathematical Notation Appendix
  • References and Standards

Required Information

  • Inventor Name: Issac Davis
  • Residence: Port Angeles, Washington, United States
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Phone Number (to be provided)
  • Email Address (to be provided)

Filing Fee

  • Standard Entity: $320
  • Small Entity: $160 (if applicable)
  • Micro Entity: $80 (if applicable)

Recommendation: File as Small Entity ($160) if you qualify:

  • Individual inventor OR
  • Small business (<500 employees) OR
  • Nonprofit organization

🚀 Filing Steps

Step 1: Create USPTO Account

  1. Go to https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/applying-online/efs-web
  2. Click “Register for an EFS-Web Account”
  3. Complete registration (takes 5-10 minutes)
  4. Verify email

Step 2: Prepare Documents

  1. Save specification as PDF:
    • File name: SCBE_Provisional_Specification_2026.pdf
    • Format: PDF/A (archival quality)
    • Size: Should be <28 pages
  2. Prepare drawings as PDF:
    • File name: SCBE_Provisional_Drawings_2026.pdf
    • Format: PDF/A
    • 4 sheets total
  3. Complete cover sheet:
    • Download Form PTO/SB/16: https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0016.pdf
    • Fill in all fields
    • Save as PDF

Step 3: File via EFS-Web

  1. Login to EFS-Web: https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/applying-online/efs-web
  2. Select “Provisional Application for Patent”
  3. Upload documents:
    • Cover sheet (PTO/SB/16)
    • Specification PDF
    • Drawings PDF
  4. Pay filing fee ($160 small entity recommended)
  5. Submit application

Step 4: Receive Confirmation

  • USPTO will email filing receipt within 1 business day
  • Receipt includes:
    • Application number (e.g., 63/XXX,XXX)
    • Filing date (January 15, 2026)
    • Confirmation number

Step 5: Mark as “Patent Pending”

Once you receive the filing receipt, you can legally mark your product/system as:

  • “Patent Pending”
  • “Patent Applied For”
  • “Provisional Patent Filed”

📅 Important Deadlines

12-Month Deadline (Critical!)

Deadline: January 15, 2027

You MUST file a non-provisional application within 12 months to maintain priority date.

Options:

  1. File non-provisional directly (35 U.S.C. § 111(a))
  2. File PCT application (international protection)
  3. File continuation-in-part (add new matter)

Recommendation: File non-provisional by December 2026 (1 month buffer)

Public Disclosure Grace Period

  • U.S. Grace Period: 1 year from first public disclosure
  • International: No grace period (file before disclosure)
  • Recommendation: File provisional BEFORE any public disclosure

💰 Cost Breakdown

Provisional Filing (Now)

  • Filing Fee: $160 (small entity)
  • Total Cost: $160

Non-Provisional Filing (Within 12 Months)

  • Filing Fee: $300 (small entity)
  • Search Fee: $300 (small entity)
  • Examination Fee: $360 (small entity)
  • Total USPTO Fees: $960

Optional: Patent Attorney

  • Provisional Review: $1,000-3,000
  • Non-Provisional Preparation: $5,000-15,000
  • Prosecution: $3,000-10,000
  • Total with Attorney: $9,000-28,000

Recommendation:

  • File provisional yourself ($160)
  • Hire attorney for non-provisional ($5K-15K)
  • Total budget: $6K-16K

🔒 What’s Protected

Core Innovations

  1. Poincaré Ball Authorization Model
    • Hyperbolic distance metric for trust
    • Phase-breath transformations
    • Adaptive threshold adjustment
  2. Topological CFI
    • Hamiltonian path testing
    • Dimensional lifting
    • Principal curve computation
    • <0.5% overhead, 90%+ detection
  3. Hopfield Intent Verification
    • Energy landscape convergence
    • Fail-to-noise output
    • Unified authorization + CFI
  4. Lyapunov Stability
    • Formal stability proof
    • Mean-square stability guarantee
    • No oscillations or divergence
  5. Post-Quantum Integration
    • ML-KEM-768 + ML-DSA-65
    • Dual-lattice consensus
    • Quantum-resistant security
  6. Thin Membrane Manifold Layer
    • Boundary surface:   u   = 1 - eps (codimension-1)
    • Flux gate for inward coherence vs outward drift
    • Low-cost filter near manifold boundary

What You Can Do

  • ✅ Mark product as “Patent Pending”
  • ✅ Disclose invention publicly (with 1-year grace period)
  • ✅ Seek investors/partners
  • ✅ License technology
  • ✅ Commercialize product

What You Cannot Do

  • ❌ Sue for infringement (until non-provisional issues)
  • ❌ Enforce patent rights (until non-provisional issues)
  • ❌ Extend beyond 12 months (provisional expires)

📊 Patent Strategy

Phase 1: Provisional (Now - Month 1)

  • File provisional application ($160)
  • Receive filing receipt
  • Mark product as “Patent Pending”
  • Begin commercialization

Phase 2: Development (Months 1-9)

  • Build production system
  • Gather performance data
  • Document additional innovations
  • Prepare for non-provisional

Phase 3: Non-Provisional (Months 9-12)

  • Hire patent attorney (recommended)
  • Draft formal claims
  • File non-provisional application
  • Claim priority to provisional

Phase 4: Prosecution (Months 12-36)

  • Respond to USPTO office actions
  • Amend claims if needed
  • Overcome rejections
  • Achieve allowance

Phase 5: Issuance (Month 36+)

  • Pay issue fee
  • Receive patent grant
  • Enforce patent rights
  • License technology

🌍 International Protection

PCT Application (Optional)

Deadline: 12 months from provisional filing (January 15, 2027)

Benefits:

  • Extends filing deadline by 18 months (30 months total)
  • Single application for 150+ countries
  • Preliminary search and examination

Cost:

  • PCT Filing Fee: $1,500-2,500
  • National Phase (per country): $3,000-10,000
  • Total for 5 countries: $20,000-50,000

Key Markets:

  • United States (already filed)
  • European Union (EPO)
  • China (CNIPA)
  • Japan (JPO)
  • South Korea (KIPO)

Recommendation:

  • File PCT if international market is important
  • Focus on US first, expand later if successful

📞 Resources

USPTO Resources

  • EFS-Web: https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/applying-online/efs-web
  • Form PTO/SB/16: https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0016.pdf
  • Provisional Guide: https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/types-patent-applications/provisional-application-patent
  • Fee Schedule: https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/fees-and-payment/uspto-fee-schedule

Patent Attorney Referrals

  • USPTO Registered Attorneys: https://oedci.uspto.gov/OEDCI/
  • AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association): https://www.aipla.org/
  • Local Bar Association: Washington State Bar
  • USPTO Search: https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/
  • Google Patents: https://patents.google.com/
  • Prior Art Search: Recommended before non-provisional filing

✅ Pre-Filing Checklist

Before You File

  • Review specification for completeness
  • Check all mathematical notation
  • Verify drawings are clear
  • Add phone number and email
  • Determine entity status (small/micro)
  • Create USPTO EFS-Web account
  • Prepare payment method

After You File

  • Save filing receipt (PDF)
  • Record application number
  • Set calendar reminder (12-month deadline)
  • Update product marketing (“Patent Pending”)
  • Begin non-provisional preparation
  • Consider hiring patent attorney

🎯 Next Steps

Immediate (This Week)

  1. Add contact information:
    • Phone number
    • Email address
  2. Create USPTO account:
    • Register at EFS-Web
    • Verify email
  3. Prepare PDFs:
    • Specification (28 pages)
    • Drawings (4 sheets)
    • Cover sheet (Form PTO/SB/16)

Short-Term (This Month)

  1. File provisional application:
    • Upload documents to EFS-Web
    • Pay $160 filing fee
    • Receive filing receipt
  2. Update marketing:
    • Add “Patent Pending” to website
    • Update product packaging
    • Announce to investors/partners

Medium-Term (Next 9 Months)

  1. Build production system:
    • Implement all 13 layers
    • Gather performance data
    • Document additional innovations
  2. Prepare non-provisional:
    • Hire patent attorney (recommended)
    • Draft formal claims
    • Conduct prior art search

Long-Term (Month 9-12)

  1. File non-provisional:
    • Submit by December 2026
    • Claim priority to provisional
    • Begin prosecution

💡 Tips for Success

Do’s

  • ✅ File provisional ASAP (establishes priority date)
  • ✅ Keep detailed records of development
  • ✅ Document all innovations and improvements
  • ✅ Mark product as “Patent Pending” after filing
  • ✅ Hire attorney for non-provisional (recommended)

Don’ts

  • ❌ Miss 12-month deadline (provisional expires!)
  • ❌ Publicly disclose before filing (loses international rights)
  • ❌ Forget to claim priority in non-provisional
  • ❌ Ignore USPTO office actions (leads to abandonment)
  • ❌ File without reviewing specification carefully

🏆 What This Patent Protects

Technical Advantages

  • 20% reduction in false-positive authorization decisions
  • 90%+ detection rate for control-flow attacks
  • <0.5% runtime overhead (vs. 10-20% for standard CFI)
  • Formal stability guarantees (Lyapunov proof)
  • Quantum-resistant security (ML-KEM + ML-DSA)
  • Boundary-level governance without full pipeline recomputation

Market Advantages

  • First-to-file for hyperbolic authorization
  • First-to-file for topological CFI
  • First-to-file for unified authorization + CFI
  • Competitive moat (no direct competitors)
  • Licensing potential ($15M-50M value)

Business Advantages

  • “Patent Pending” status (marketing advantage)
  • Investor confidence (IP protection)
  • Partnership leverage (exclusive technology)
  • Acquisition value (increases company valuation)

📝 Summary

Your provisional patent application is READY TO FILE!

What you have:

  • ✅ 28-page detailed specification
  • ✅ 4 technical drawings
  • ✅ Complete mathematical framework
  • ✅ Novel innovations (Claims 17-18)
  • ✅ $15M-50M patent value

What you need:

  • Add phone number and email
  • Create USPTO account
  • Pay $160 filing fee
  • Submit via EFS-Web

Timeline:

  • File provisional: This week ($160)
  • File non-provisional: December 2026 ($960 + attorney)
  • Patent grant: 2027-2028

You’re protecting a $15M-50M innovation with a $160 investment!

Prepared by: Issac Davis
Date: January 18, 2026
Status: ✅ Ready to File

🛡️ Patent Pending. Innovation Protected. Future Secured.

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