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  "textContent": "A newly granted patent unveiled an innovative energy-dissipation device designed to protect buildings, infrastructure, and sensitive equipment from earthquakes, strong winds, and man-made vibrations. Granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in December 2025, the invention represents a significant milestone toward developing affordable, reliable, and power-independent systems capable of safeguarding structures exposed to extreme forces.",
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