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Digikey uplift ..Sept 24.

Salea with Digikey never appeared to be prolific so the uplift seemed a little unusual...

Maybe we are going to find out the reason why...or not!

Nothing straight forward it seems.

AND...

Successful uplift from marketplace to fulfilment with DigiKey and first stock holding in the USA

Further to the Company's announcement on 25 April 2023, CAP-XX has strengthened its relationship with DigiKey, including the successful progression onto the "Fulfilled by DigiKey" programme. This includes the implementation of an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) link with DigiKey, culminating with the first stock order from this leading global distributor of electronic components.

Https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/CPX/distribution-agreement-with-digi-key-ytaqo13fevzgqp3.html

OR Digikey have simply stopped distributing for Cap-xx.

It's like they're clearing the shelves to be replaced with a newer version?

Affecting all digikey products...seems strange.

Vanilla,

What do you think is happening at digikey?

All stock shown as zero...

Hard to believe that's purely down to sales?

Wish they'd drop some clue or hint that smt testing was still okay if ongoing or a success if completed.

Don't want the same scenario as the last time where we waited and waited and in the end came to our own conclusion!

Why all the references to Dr Cooley and not Lars Stegmann?

When Patrick Elliot was chairman he was never mentioned....

Lars is the CEO and therefore the leader!...he should as such get the respect he deserves.

Just my opinion.

It's a good point... and that's why the patents are so important.

That's an old podcast...about Feb 24 if I remember right.

Interesting though that things that are mentioned have been accomplished and why post it now.

On the subject of competition...150 startup supercapacitor companies last year!

However....it's about quality and the ability to manufacture that quality in volume...

How many can achieve that...not many.

Anyone who's done 10mins research knows the answer to that.

Simple question to ask yourself...

Would Cooley and Schurter be here without the patents?

I know i wouldn't be here without them!

Stegmann only joined after ...would he be here?

In fact when you think about it....would the company be here?

I think no....something special is coming....wait for it.

History= has to

Here's what AL history say...

CAP‑XX’s cylindrical SMT supercapacitors are still in the evaluation phase, not yet in full production.

✅ What’s been achieved so far:

Multiple international patents filed (Dec 2023) covering cylindrical SMT packaging and high‑temperature polymer binders .

Internal ex‑plant samples produced at their Seven Hills (Sydney) facility and sent to major customers .

Completed successful trial runs through industrial reflow ovens (up to 260 °C), with parts maintaining good mechanical attachment and electrical function .

Endurance and full test cycles currently underway, following reflow verification .

🛠️ What comes next:

1. Design wins — securing customer commitments that lead to production orders .

2. Scaling manufacturing — commissioning production equipment (such as tape‑and‑reel and testing lines) to support automated, high‑volume output .

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🧭 So when will it be ready for production?

No specific release date has been announced yet. However, judging by CAP‑XX’s own roadmap:

Customer evaluations and design wins are actively in progress.

Production‑scale manufacturing capabilities are being ramped up in parallel.

That suggests: if design‑wins proceed smoothly, the SMT cylindrical range could shift into pilot production in the next 6–12 months. Full-scale rollout would follow once volume orders materialize.

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Bottom line:

These aren’t shipping commercial products yet. CAP‑XX has proven the technology, is testing samples, and is building capacity—but until customers officially sign on and orders flow in, the SMT line remains pre‑production.

If you’re planning to design with them, the next few quarters will be critical. Staying in touch with CAP‑XX’s sales or technical team is the best way to get firm timelines and sample availability as they move into design‑win and pilot-production stages.

Let me know if you'd like assistance connecting with CAP‑XX or tracking updates as they approach production readiness!

Yes the patent is filed...they can release products and even licence the IP.....

According to my mate AL.

Sure they won't do all 150...

Just a select few.

Yes I think that's the case....

When it comes to grant forecasts for PCT applications like PCT/AU2023/051251 and PCT/AU2023/015252, here’s the typical timeline and what you can expect:

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📅 Timeline Overview

1. Publication:

Both applications were published ~18 months after the priority filing (likely in mid to late 2024), which makes them publicly visible.

2. National Phase Entry:

Applicants generally have up to 30 months (31 months in some countries like Australia) from the earliest priority date to enter the national phase in individual jurisdictions .

3. Substantive Examination:

After national entry, each national or regional patent office conducts its own examination.

This phase typically lasts 2–5 years, depending on:

The jurisdiction (e.g., Japan and Europe often take longer than the U.S.).

Whether accelerated options are used (like the Patent Prosecution Highway) .

4. Grant Notifications:

Assuming they pass examination and overcome any objections:

U.S. grants typically occur 3–4 years post-filing.

EPO or JP may take 4–6 years, unless expedited.

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🗓 Estimated Grant Window for These CAP‑XX Patents

With both PCTs filed in late 2023:

National-phase entry would occur by around May‑July 2026.

Final grant in typical jurisdictions might then be expected around:

2027–2028 in the U.S.

2028–2029 in Europe or Japan—unless they enter accelerated examination.

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🚀 Speeding Things Up

CAP‑XX can expedite examination by:

Using the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) after receiving positive International Search/Preliminary Reports—most national offices support this .

Requesting accelerated examination directly in jurisdictions like the U.S. or Australia.

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✅ Summary

Stage Timeline

PCT Filing Late 2023

Publication (~18 mo) Mid–late 2024

National Phase Entry By May–July 2026

Substantive Examination 2026–2029

Estimated Grant U.S.: 2027–2028, EPO/JP: 2028–2029

📌 Note: Those are general estimates—actual timing can vary significantly with prosecution workload, request for accelerated processing, and office-specific factors.

Here’s a deeper dive into the two PCT applications—PCT/AU2023/051251 (SMD capacitor) and PCT/AU2023/015252 (binder system)—covering their technical scope, prosecution status, and competitive positioning:

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1. PCT/AU2023/051251 – Cylindrical SMT Supercapacitor 🛠️

Subject matter: A cylindrical surface-mount supercapacitor capable of surviving reflow oven temperatures while maintaining energy & power density comparable to non-reflowable types .

Innovative angle: The combination of supercapacitor materials with SMT packaging and heat-damage protection is unique—enabling PLC-style tape‑and‑reel automated pick-and-place assembly .

Patent scope potential: Likely includes claims on:

The reflow-stable electrode formulation and package materials.

Structural features ensuring thermal robustness (e.g., protective casing, sealants).

Tape-and-reel packaging for automated board-level assembly.

Strategic value: Targets high-volume electronics manufacturing—critical for wearable, IoT, and portable devices. This brings CAP‑XX’s thin prismatic edge tech into SMT space .

Status: Filed Dec 2023; now under international search/examination with expected national-phase entries underway.

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2. PCT/AU2023/015252 – Aqueous Polymer Binder System

Subject matter: A high-temperature-stable polymer binder for active electrode materials in supercapacitors (and potentially batteries), formulated for aqueous processing to eliminate harmful organic solvents .

Key innovations:

Binders compatible with water-based slurries.

Thermal stability during electrode drying or curing.

Improved electrical performance in final devices.

Claims likely include:

Specific polymer chemistry.

Process steps (slurry formation, coating, curing).

Devices (capacitors/batteries) utilizing the binder.

Environmental/scale advantage: Aqueous systems enhance manufacturing safety and sustainability, appealing to OEMs and regulators .

Status: Also filed Dec 2023; feasibility tests on production lines reportedly completed .

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📈 Enforcement & Portfolio Context

Recent litigation: CAP‑XX lost an infringement suit (US) against Maxwell/Tesla in Dec 2023—but those patents expired in 2019, with no impact on current PCT filings .

Portfolio strength: Active patents include US 7,595,131; 7,474,879; 7,969,121; 8,773,841, plus these two PCTs .

Market strategy: CAP‑XX is focusing on transitioning advanced tech into manufacturable formats while building global patent barriers—especially relevant ahead of expected FY26 profitability .

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🔍 Competitive Landscape & Risks

SMT supercapacitors:

Direct competing patent families may exist, but CAP‑XX’s emphasis on reflow survival and taped packaging is distinct.

Key competitors include Maxwell/Tesla, AVX, and Panasonic—but CAP‑XX’s thin, high-power design and packaging format offer differentiation.

📄 The patents

1. PCT/AU2023/051251 – New supercapacitor surface-mount device (SMD)

This is one of the two international patent applications CAP‑XX filed in late 2023. It covers a cylindrical SMT supercapacitor technology designed to survive reflow oven temperatures while maintaining competitive energy and power density .

2. PCT/AU2023/015252 – New binder system for supercapacitors

This application relates to a high‑temperature‑stable polymer binder used in aqueous electrode slurries for supercapacitors—and potentially batteries. It replaces volatile organic solvents, improving both processability and environmental performance .

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🔍 Context & performance

CAP‑XX secured international coverage for both patents, claiming protection in over 150 countries .

These filings were disclosed in December 2023 and form part of their expanding IP portfolio, notably alongside several granted U.S. patents (e.g., US 7,595,131; US 7,474,879; etc.) .

Despite a legal setback in December 2023—when CAP‑XX lost an infringement case against Maxwell (now part of Tesla)—the invalid patents were expired (2019), so current IP, including the new PCT applications, remains “intact”—and CAP‑XX filed an appeal in January 2024 .

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🏆 Success & strategic value

Technical innovation: Both inventions tackle real industry challenges—robust SMT components and solvent-free electrode production—making them highly relevant to CAP‑XX’s target markets (IoT, portable electronics, energy storage).

Commercial potential: The SMT supercapacitor could enable high-volume manufacturing (tape-and-reel format), while the binder system reduces use of harmful solvents, adding environmental appeal .

Strengthened IP portfolio: Filing these PCTs shows strong commitment to defend market position globally—especially important after the Maxwell suit.

Limited financial risk: Since the invalidated U.S. patents expired in 2019, they can’t be revived, so the legal defeat hasn’t eroded CAP‑XX’s core IP or licensing deals .

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🧭 Overall opinion

CAP‑XX’s filings (051251 & 015252) reflect strategic, forward‑looking innovation targeting manufacturability and sustainable processing. They appear commercially sound and legally robust—bolstering CAP‑XX's IP arsenal at a critical time. While the Maxwell/Tesla court loss was a reputational blow, it involved obsolete patents and doesn’t affect these new or active filings. Tactically, CAP‑XX is well‑positioned to leverage these patents in upcoming product launches and potential licensing or collaborations.

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In summary:

Patent 051251 = cylindrical SMT supercapacitor, reflow‑compatible, high-volume packaging.

Patent 015252 = solvent‑free, polymer binder for electrodes—cleaner, stable, scalable.

Both are sound additions to CAP‑XX’s IP strategy, despite recent IP litigation turbulen