ELGIN, ILL., USA – September 30, 2025 – Swatchbox, the AEC industry's leading material sampling platform, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,430,478 B2 covering its innovative NFC-enabled "Tap-to-Order" sampling technology.
The patent recognizes the unique systems and methods behind Swatchbox's ability to connect physical products directly to digital sample ordering experiences, enabling architects, designers, and specifiers to instantly engage with products using a simple smartphone tap.
For manufacturers, the patent represents more than intellectual property protection. It serves as validation that the technology powering these interactions is both innovative and uniquely positioned to enhance how products are discovered, evaluated, and specified.
"When we first introduced NFC-powered sampling through Swatchbox, our goal was simple: remove friction between product discovery and product action," said Benjamin Glunz, Founder and CEO of Anguleris. "By connecting physical products directly to the Swatchbox platform, we created a more intuitive experience."
The patented technology enables manufacturers to embed NFC-enabled identifiers into product displays, showroom installations, sample boards and individual swatches, marketing materials, trade show exhibits, and other customer touchpoints. When a design professional taps the identifier with a smartphone, the system recognizes the product and initiates a digital workflow that can include product information, sample requests, and other engagement opportunities.
While NFC technology is widely used across many industries, the patented innovation lies in how Swatchbox applies that technology within a specialized ecosystem designed specifically for building product manufacturers and specification-driven sales processes.
The patent award further strengthens Swatchbox's position as a technology leader in the building products industry and underscores Anguleris' ongoing investment in developing solutions that modernize how manufacturers and specifiers work together.
To learn more about Anguleris or Swatchbox, request a demo at www.swatchbox.com.
