Two Ton Technology, LLC recently secured a major technological breakthrough with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. US12774618B2. This patent, titled ‘Modular security apparatus’, introduces a powerful way to secure portable items using wirelessly releasable fastener modules. Individuals and businesses can now protect valuable physical property with advanced digital authentication and enhanced convenience.

CONNECTICUT PATENT OF THE MONTH – NOVEMBER 2026

The innovation focuses on a modular system that includes a central controller module and electromechanical fastener modules. A primary fastener module is configured to secure a portable item, while a secondary module can anchor the entire assembly to a fixed object. The apparatus incorporates processors and antennas that receive and verify wireless electronic signals, such as those from a smartphone, to actuate the electromechanical mechanisms and release the locks. The invention is highly innovative and won the Connecticut Patent of the Month for November 2026 granted by Swanson Reed because it transforms traditional hardware fasteners into intelligent, connected security devices that deter theft and require authorized digital access. Designed by inventor Todd H. Becker, this modular platform offers a scalable and highly responsive alternative to conventional mechanical locks.

Practical Applications and R&D Tax Credit Eligibility

The practical applications of this technology span across consumer electronics, retail loss prevention, and industrial equipment management, where securing portable assets against unauthorized removal is essential. When businesses in the USA adopt or adapt this modular security apparatus to develop new asset protection protocols or integrate wireless fastener controls into their existing infrastructure, the associated engineering efforts often involve a distinct process of experimentation. This systematic testing to evaluate signal verification, electromechanical actuator reliability, and overall system durability qualifies as permitted research activities under IRS guidelines. Consequently, companies investing time and resources into advancing and implementing these electronically releasable mechanisms can capture significant Research and Development (R&D) tax credits, effectively reducing their financial burden while funding future technological progress.