Red Devil, Inc. recently secured a major technological breakthrough with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12723420. This patent, titled ‘Micro injection flooring repair assembly and method’, introduces a specialized approach to addressing loose or damaged floorboards. Homeowners and professionals can now secure flooring with precision and minimal disruption.
Advanced Precision for Flooring Repair
The innovation focuses on a micro injection assembly designed to dispense adhesive materials accurately beneath flooring surfaces. This system uses an adapter body coupled with a hub and a needle member to deliver the adhesive directly to the void spaces between the flooring material and the subfloor. Inventors Tracy Hilton and Kenneth Hilton developed this assembly to ensure the precise application of repair materials without the need to remove or replace large sections of flooring. This setup allows for an efficient and controlled repair process.
Recognition by Swanson Reed
This development earned the title of Patent of the Month for the state of Oklahoma for October 2026, an honor granted by Swanson Reed. The invention won this award because it provides a highly practical and commercial solution to a widespread problem in the building maintenance sector. By simplifying the repair process, reducing material waste, and saving significant labor time, the assembly demonstrates exceptional utility. The award underscores the ongoing ingenuity and manufacturing excellence found within Oklahoma based companies.
Eligibility for the U.S. R&D Tax Credit
The practical applications of this patent may present opportunities for companies to claim the Research and Development tax credit in the United States. To qualify for this incentive, a business must engage in activities that resolve technological uncertainties through a process of experimentation. In the context of this micro injection assembly, the iterative testing of different adhesive viscosities, needle gauges, and adapter designs to achieve optimal flow and pressure would likely qualify as research and development. Furthermore, scaling the manufacturing process to produce these precision components reliably involves engineering challenges that meet the four part test of the IRS. Companies investing resources to improve the performance, reliability, or design of such flooring repair systems can leverage these expenses to reduce their tax liabilities, promoting further innovation in the construction tools industry.
