Healthcare Compliance

Verily Health Inc. Patent US12605063B2 — Visual Acuity Measurement in VR Headset

The USPTO granted Patent US12605063B2 to Verily Health Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a dual-display virtual reality headset with dichroic filter optics configured for automated visual acuity testing, using a smaller secondary display synchronized with pixel-control circuitry to present test patterns. The application was filed March 30, 2023, with 20 claims allowed.

US12605064B2 Refractive Pattern Patent Granted

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605064B2 to Shenzhen Thondar Technology Co., Ltd. covering a method and device for generating refractive patterns using fundus imaging of the human eye. The patent includes claims for capturing fundus images, calculating image resolutions, confirming target resolutions, generating a refractive matrix, and producing a refractive pattern. The patent names Ningli Wang, Xuechuan Dong, Yequan Huang, Yan Cui, and Jingyun Guo as inventors.

Olympus Winter & Ibe Patent for Albarran and Pull Wire Carrier

The USPTO granted patent US12605052B2 to Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH for an Albarran and pull wire carrier assembly used in endoscopic instruments. The invention includes a pull wire carrier with a through-bore for a tubular shaft and a receptacle for a releasable cover element, with pull wires fixable between the carrier and cover. The patent contains 12 claims.

Optical element movement mechanism for multi-modality ophthalmic imaging systems

USPTO granted US Patent 12605067B2 to Optos plc for an optical element movement mechanism in multi-modality ophthalmic imaging systems. The mechanism rotates optical elements to alternate between imaging modes by moving elements into and out of optical paths. The patent contains 14 claims.

Washington University Cardiac Ablation Patent Granted

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605070B2 to Washington University covering a method for selecting ablation targets for non-invasive cardiac arrhythmia treatment using segmented mapping models. The patent names Clifford Robinson, Phillip Cuculich, and Geoffrey Hugo as inventors and contains 13 claims with filing date May 31, 2022.

Intuitive Surgical Patent: Axial Support Device

USPTO has granted U.S. Patent No. US12605053B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. for flexible elongate devices with axial support structures. The patent covers articulable body portions with transverse support segments and tubular struts for use in surgical applications. The patent contains 23 claims and was filed on June 5, 2024.

Dragonfly Endoscopy LLC, Patent US12605050B2, Endoscopic Device

The USPTO granted Patent US12605050B2 to Dragonfly Endoscopy LLC for an endoscopic device featuring a tube assembly with a cylindrical body and plurality of openings, a slider mechanism with a tip-deflecting component, and a rotation assembly with a planetary gear system. The patent, filed on January 10, 2020, under Application No. 17421578, contains 28 claims covering the device structure and methods of use.

AMBU A/S Endoscope Patent US12605042B2 Granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12605042B2 to AMBU A/S on April 21, 2026, covering an endoscope design with a handle, wing, and insertion cord. The wing is selectively rotatable between an active position providing a hand space and a passive position. The patent contains 20 claims and is classified under CPC codes A61B 1/00066, A61B 1/0052, A61B 1/00121, A61B 1/00045, and A61B 1/00147.

EndoVista Steerable Medical Device Control Mechanism

The USPTO granted patent US12605051B2 to EndoVista, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering a control device for steerable medical devices. The invention includes a steering shaft with first and second steering cams, a latch assembly configurable between inactive and active configurations to control tension in steering wires, and a rotary knob assembly. The patent names five inventors and contains 16 claims under CPC classifications related to surgical and diagnostic devices.

US12605040B2 Wireless Scanning Device Granted to 3Shape A/S

The USPTO granted Patent US12605040B2 to 3Shape A/S on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a wireless scanning device with an image detector acquiring 2D images at a specified frame rate, processor(s) for forming processed data, and a wireless module for transmitting the processed data. The patent contains 17 claims and has 15 CPC classifications primarily in the A61B (Diagnosis/Surgery) category.

Endoscope Module Patent Granted to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.

The USPTO granted Patent US12605044B2 to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an endoscope module comprising a non-metallic main body, a plurality of lighting devices, and an image-obtaining device. The application (18311899) was filed on May 4, 2023, and the patent contains 8 claims.

AMBU A/S Endoscope Patent for Moulding Transparent Windows

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605045B2 to AMBU A/S for an endoscope and method of moulding transparent windows. The invention covers a two-step polymer moulding process where a first housing part is formed and then a transparent second polymer material is injected via multiple inlets to create a combined housing component. The patent includes 15 claims and was filed on October 28, 2021.

Olympus Medical Sterile Insertion Device

USPTO granted patent US12605048B2 to Olympus Medical Systems Corp. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a sterilized medical insertion device featuring an insertion portion surrounded by a cover configured to be torn by external force to expose the distal end. The filing date was January 30, 2023, with 16 claims.

Endoscope Calibration Patent US12605049B2 Granted to S&N ORION PRIME, 21st Apr

USPTO granted Patent US12605049B2 to S&N ORION PRIME, S.A. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers methods for calibrating endoscopic cameras by receiving a lens descriptor with first calibration parameters independent of the camera, acquiring an image frame, detecting second characteristics, and calculating second calibration parameters for operating the endoscopic camera. The patent contains 20 claims and covers CPC classifications in the A61B and G06T ranges.

Endoscope Window Attachment via Amorphous Metal Overmoulding to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe

The USPTO granted Patent US12605047B2 to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH covering a method of affixing a window on an endoscope using amorphous metal overmoulding. The patent describes positioning the window in an end part of the endoscope and creating a bezel by overmoulding a lateral edge of the window with amorphous metal. The patent contains 13 claims and covers CPC classifications related to endoscope optics and imaging components.

AMBU A/S Injection Moulding Method for Endoscope

USPTO granted US Patent 12,605,046 B2 to AMBU A/S for an injection moulding method used to manufacture an elongate articulated bending section body for an insertion endoscope. The method involves a mould with sub-cavities distributed so each sub-cavity is separated from another by an odd number of sub-cavities without an external fluid inlet. The patent includes 14 claims and names Kaspar Mat Matthison-Hansen as the inventor.

Grand Rapids Legionnaires' Outbreak: 34 Cases, 2 Deaths, Water System Linked

The Minnesota Department of Health investigated a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Grand Rapids beginning April 2023, ultimately linking 34 cases (30 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) to the municipal water system. A chlorine disinfection system was installed at the public water supply in June 2024, after which no new cases were reported. ADPH published this informational summary as a public health resource, providing general guidance on Legionella prevention and building water management.

APHIS Authorizes Fresh Glasswort Import from Israel

APHIS has authorized the importation of fresh leaves and stems of glasswort (Salicornia europaea L.) for consumption from Israel into the United States, effective April 21, 2026. The decision follows a pest risk analysis and 60-day public comment period that concluded June 10, 2025. Imports must comply with phytosanitary measures specified in the APHIS Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database and general requirements under 7 CFR 319.56-3.

Visual Perceptual Training Device Granted to Asan Foundation

The USPTO granted patent US12605300B2 to The Asan Foundation on April 21, 2026, covering a device and method for providing visual perceptual training. The invention includes an output module and controller that outputs instruction messages, provides training sessions, and stores results for evaluating cognitive ability. The patent contains 19 claims and was filed on September 13, 2022.

Epithelial Removal Tool Patent, Ophthalmic Surgery

USPTO granted Patent 12605281B1 to inventor Mehrdad Mazaheri on April 21, 2026, covering an epithelial removal tool with a light emitter for ophthalmic surgical procedures. The tool emits light from a lower end to provide a patient fixation point during surgery, helping prevent eye movement and reduce injury risk. The patent contains 16 claims and was filed as Application 16679073 on November 8, 2019.

AMBU A/S Endoscope Image Processing Device, Patent Granted

The USPTO granted patent US12605039B2 to AMBU A/S on April 21, 2026, covering an endoscope image processing device. The device uses a neural network model trained to detect anatomical references during endoscopic procedures and includes proximity suppression logic to identify the current endoscope position based on prior positioning.

ViaLase Patent, Multistage Slide Mechanism, Medical Control

The USPTO granted Patent US12605280B2 to ViaLase, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical system with a multistage slide mechanism featuring a coarse-float mechanism for head movement and a fine-float mechanism that reduces applied force in response to a triggering event corresponding to valid coupling between a cone attachment and patient interface. The patent includes 15 claims and was filed on November 23, 2022 under Application No. 17993596.

Robotic Surgery Tool Orientation Detection Patent Granted

USPTO granted patent US12605037B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers systems and methods for detecting the orientation of a robotic surgery tool within a catheter using image processing to identify viewable features and determine rotational offset. The patent contains 20 allowed claims with a filing date of September 11, 2024.

Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic Regional Advisory Group Meeting, May 11, Grand Forks

The Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic Regional Advisory Group will hold its quarterly advisory meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Central Time. The meeting will take place in Conference Room 5A and 5B at 151 S. 4th St., Suite 401, Grand Forks, ND, with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams. Agenda items include Leadership Update, Jail Services, Behavioral Health Liaison report, Ruth Meier's Adolescent Center Update, Service Review, Contracts, and Budget Update. Individuals requiring accommodations to participate may contact Pam Thoreson at 701-795-3112 or pthoreson@nd.gov.

Surgical Equipment Holder Dock, Patent US12605227B2

USPTO granted patent US12605227B2 to LSI Solutions, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a dock for a surgical equipment holder featuring a base with central arm mount and clamping jaw, a central docking arm, a ball cup, and a central attachment nut with an extendable moment arm. Six claims were allowed under CPC classifications A61B 90/50 and A61B 90/57, covering the mechanical docking assembly for surgical arms and rails.

MicroVention Patent for Intravascular Sensor Devices

The USPTO granted Patent US12605222B2 to MicroVention, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers medical devices with sensing characteristics for intravascular treatment sites, including occlusion devices, clot retrieval systems, and stents equipped with pressure and/or length sensors. The patent contains 20 claims and was filed on February 29, 2024 under Application No. 18592162.

Radio Frequency Surgical Instrument - US12605219B2

USPTO granted US Patent 12,605,219 B2 to Kaneka Corporation for a radio frequency surgical instrument. The invention includes a tubular body, a metal wire with exposed and interior portions, and a fixture with a tapered first segment having variable radial cross-sections. The patent contains 19 claims and was filed on January 19, 2021 under application number 17800832.

CAMTOMSAM AB Radiation Therapy Positioning Marker Patent Grant

USPTO granted Patent US12605226B2 to CAMTOMSAM AB for a radiation therapy, microwave therapy, cryosurgery, or ultrasound therapy reference positioning marker adapted for implantation via hollow injection needle. The marker features alternating first and second segments with varying cross-sections designed to maintain linear alignment during tissue insertion when encountering resistance.

Flushing Improvements for Robotic Surgical Tool Cleaning

USPTO granted patent US12605220B2 to CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL for a robotic surgical tool with improved cleaning features. The patent covers a drive housing divided by a plate, an injection port for cleaning fluid, and a diverter with a ramp to direct fluid to the upper portion of the drive housing.

Surgical Space Object Flow Monitoring, Stanford University

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605223B2 to The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a method for monitoring object flow within a surgical space, specifically tracking needle consumption through image analysis. The invention uses computer vision to detect and log sterile packaged needles entering a surgical inventory field and tracks needle deployment during surgery.

BigShot Awards Honor 162 Wisconsin Providers for Vaccinations

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced its tenth annual BigShot awardees, recognizing 162 Wisconsin healthcare providers for achieving high childhood vaccination rates. Providers were honored in four categories based on benchmarks for DTaP, poliovirus, MMR, Hib, HepB, varicella, PCV, Tdap, meningococcal, and HPV vaccines. DHS noted that childhood vaccinations are declining in Wisconsin amid a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles.

Brainlab SE Atlas Trajectory Planning Method

USPTO granted Patent US12605214B2 to Brainlab SE for a computer-implemented method of planning straight trajectories in medical images. The method divides an atlas into first and second areas during image registration, restricting transformation of the first area to maintain straight trajectory geometry while allowing unrestricted transformation of second areas. The patent contains 14 claims and covers CPC classifications in diagnostic imaging and medical image processing.

Blue Belt Technologies Patent For Image Free Implant Revision Surgery

The USPTO has granted US Patent 12605215B2 to Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. for systems and methods of planning and performing image free implant revision surgery. The patent covers methods including collecting pre-defined parameters characterizing a target bone, generating a 3D model, collecting intraoperative surface points, and generating a reshaped 3D model. The patent contains 19 claims.

Siemens Healthineers GAN Generates Medical Robot Configurations

The USPTO granted patent US12605218B2 to Siemens Healthineers AG on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a generative adversarial network (GAN) or other generative modeling technique trained to translate performance, operation, safety, or task-specific specifications into configurations of robot modules forming a robotic system. A second machine-learning system converts the estimated configurations back to performance, enabling anatomy-based modeling relative to medical imaging.

Medical Instrument Patent, Acclarent, Inc., Apr 21

USPTO granted patent US12605216B2 to Acclarent, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical instrument with a rotary end effector, position sensor, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction design. The apparatus includes a body with a bore sized to receive a portion of a medical instrument having a rotary member, with the position sensor configured to offset interference generated by the rotating member. The patent contains 20 claims.

Siemens Healthineers AR Medical System, Apr 21

USPTO granted Patent US12605207B2 to Siemens Healthineers AG for an augmented reality medical system combining image acquisition devices, dual display units, and spatial tracking elements to generate planning-based AR visualizations during medical procedures. The patent, filed on July 15, 2021 under Application No. 17376310, contains 18 claims and covers CPC classifications related to computer-aided surgery and medical image processing.

Heraeus Medical Bone Cement Mixing Device with Depressurization US12605196B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12605196B2 to Heraeus Medical GmbH on April 21, 2026, covering a method and device for mixing bone cement with depressurization. The invention uses a cartridge with a drive piston and a central piston permeable to gases and monomer liquid but impermeable to cement powder. The method expels residual gases through drive piston movement, displaces gases between powder particles with inflowing monomer liquid, and depressurizes the cartridge cavity by partially removing monomer liquid. The patent contains 14 claims directed to both the method and the device.

Hangzhou Broncus Medical US12605198B2 Multi-Path Perfusion Control Injection Pump Patent

USPTO granted patent US12605198B2 to Hangzhou Broncus Medical Co., Ltd. for a multi-path perfusion control method and apparatus for injection pump used in ablation procedures. The patent covers technology for real-time temperature-based control of perfusion channels during ablation tasks, with 7 claims allowed. The invention aims to reduce operation delay and errors caused by manual determination while improving timeliness, accuracy, and pertinence of liquid perfusion.

Endovascular Implant Decision Support in Medical Imaging

The USPTO granted patent US12605206B2 to Siemens Healthineers AG covering a vascular implant decision support system using medical imaging. The system employs physics-based modeling of endovascular implants to simulate deployment in patient-specific vessel models, and uses machine-learned networks to select implants and predict deployment outcomes. The patent names Viorel Mihalef and Saikiran Rapaka as inventors and contains 19 claims across multiple CPC classifications.

Olympus Patent Grant US12605200B2, Electrosurgical Device

The USPTO granted Patent US12605200B2 to OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH for an electrosurgical handheld device with a funnel-shaped feedthrough design. The patent, classified under CPC A61B 18/149, claims 21 patent claims covering the device's handle, main body, and adapter components. The filing date was April 1, 2022, with application number 17711373.

Intuitive Surgical Electrosurgical Generator Control Patent Granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12605197B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an electrosurgical system with RF power delivery between electrodes, measurement circuitry for current and voltage, and processing circuitry using a proportional-integral-derivative control loop. The 17 claims address dynamic control of RF power based on measured current, voltage, calculated power, and calculated impedance.

AtriCure Ablation Device Patent US12605202B2

The USPTO granted patent US12605202B2 to AtriCure, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering devices and accessories for percutaneous endoscopic access and ablation systems. The patent application was filed on July 16, 2024 under application number 18773970, with 9 claims granted. The technology relates to methods and devices for accessing and therapeutically treating tissue areas using minimally invasive or open surgical procedures.

Microwave Ablation Electrode with Cooling Structures

The USPTO granted patent US12605203B2 to Mianyang Lide Electronics Co., Ltd. for a microwave ablation electrode featuring dual cooling structures. The non-working end circulation cooling structure allows a refrigerant medium to reach and cool the non-working end and surrounding tissues, with provisions for return flow. The working end liquid injection structure allows refrigerant to reach the working end to cool it and surrounding tissues. The patent includes 6 claims and was filed on May 18, 2023.

Relievant Medsystems Patent Covers Vertebral Denervation Device

The USPTO granted Patent US12605199B2 to Relievant Medsystems, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers systems and methods for treating back pain associated with a vertebral body using an external energy source configured to deliver therapeutic energy that modulates nerves within or near the vertebral body. The patent includes 20 claims and CPC classifications spanning surgical devices (A61B 18/14), linear drive systems, and therapeutic energy delivery configurations.

Boston Scientific Active Alignment System for Laser Intravascular Lithotripsy

USPTO issued Patent US12605205B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering a catheter system with an active alignment mechanism for optimizing optical coupling of a multiplexer in a laser-driven intravascular lithotripsy device. The patent includes 20 claims and names Christopher A. Cook, Gerald D. Bacher, and John F. Black as inventors.

Arrhythmogenic Foci Locator Patent US12605201B2 Granted

The USPTO granted patent US12605201B2 to inventor Riccardo Cappato on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a locator assembly with electrodes for determining the location of arrhythmogenic foci in or near a heart by receiving electrical signals from cardiac tissue. The patent contains 20 claims and is classified under CPC categories A61B 18/1492, A61B 5/0004, and related cardiac mapping and monitoring classifications.

In situ Assembly of Prosthetic Pacing Valves

The USPTO granted Patent US12605553B1 to Smartvalves Ltd on April 21, 2026 for an electrical-component add-on used with prosthetic cardiac valves. The invention comprises a support structure configured to assume delivery and deployed configurations, shaped as a ring when deployed to receive the prosthetic valve's tubular frame. The add-on includes an antenna and electrodes supported by the support structure. The patent contains 24 claims and covers positioning at, above, or below the annulus of a native cardiac valve.

Radiation-free Heating Pad with Faraday Cage

USPTO granted patent US12605538B2 to inventor Ying Wang on April 21, 2026, for a radiation-free heating pad. The invention uses a double shielding structure with aluminum foil and a flexible shielding layer to counteract electromagnetic fields based on the Faraday cage effect.

Boston Scientific Patent US12605152B2 Granted Apr 21

USPTO granted patent US12605152B2 to Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical device comprising a handle with primary and secondary actuators, an end cap with stationary and movable portions, one or more patches, control elements, and actuation elements. The patent contains 20 claims.

SINTOKOGIO Excretion Determination Device, Patent Apr 21, 2026

USPTO granted Patent US12605289B2 to SINTOKOGIO, LTD. for a determination device that identifies excretion type by comparing gas concentrations detected by two sensors positioned at different distances from a subject. The patent, filed September 27, 2023, contains 5 claims and covers the device's processor-based determination method and system.