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Cilag GmbH Surgical Stapler and Staple Cartridge Patent, US12599380B2

USPTO granted patent US12599380B2 to Cilag GmbH International for a surgical stapler and staple cartridge system. The patent covers a retaining pin assembly design and staple cavity configuration where outermost edges align with or extend beyond the pin rod axis. The patent includes 20 claims and was filed on April 5, 2023.

US12599381B2 - Surgical Stapler with Removable Power Pack

USPTO granted patent US12599381B2 to RevMedica, Inc. covering a surgical stapler with a removable power pack. The power pack contains motors and engagement members for firing fasteners and articulating the device, with sensors to track firing and articulation positions during surgery. The patent includes 19 claims.

CILAG Surgical Tissue Detection Patent (US12599379B2)

USPTO granted patent US12599379B2 to CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL on April 14, 2026. The patent covers devices, systems, and methods for detecting tissue and foreign objects during surgical operations using electrodes and impedance-based detection. The patent application was filed on February 26, 2024.

Applied Medical Surgical Stapler Actuation Shaft Retention - US12599383B2

The USPTO granted patent US12599383B2 to Applied Medical Resources Corporation for a powered surgical stapler handle with a retention mechanism. The mechanism applies direction-dependent frictional force on an actuation shaft to prevent unintentional movement of drivetrain components. The retention feature includes a featherboard-like configuration with transverse ribs restricting movement in one direction while permitting movement in the opposite direction.

Handheld Electromechanical Surgical System Patent

USPTO granted Patent US12599378B2 to Covidien LP covering a handheld electromechanical surgical system. The device features an end effector with opposing jaw members, a drive beam, an adapter assembly, and a handle assembly with a power source, motor, force sensor, and motor controller for maintaining constant force during tissue approximation. The patent contains 17 claims and is classified under CPC codes A61B 90/06, A61B 17/068, A61B 17/072, and A61B 2090/064.

Regulation of Imports and Exports (Amendment) Act 2025

The Regulation of Imports and Exports (Amendment) Act 2025 (No. 26 of 2025) amends the Regulation of Imports and Exports Act 1995, introducing new definitions for 'authorised certificate issuer', 'certificate of origin', and 'false trade information certificate' into section 2 of the principal Act. The amendment creates criminal liability for issuing false trade information certificates and for certificates that are forged, altered, or contain misleading information. The Act was passed by Parliament on 6 November 2025 and assented to by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 25 November 2025; it comes into operation on a date appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette. Affected parties engaged in importing and exporting should monitor for the Minister's commencement notification and assess how the new certification requirements and offenses affect their trade documentation practices.

Land Transport and Related Matters Act 2026 (Commencement) (No. 3) Notification 2026

The Ministry of Transport, Singapore has issued Notification No. S 219 bringing specific sections of the Land Transport and Related Matters Act 2026 into operation. Sections 55, 68 to 73, 75, 77, 78, 82 and 83 of the Act will take effect on 14 April 2026. This is the third commencement notification for the Act, following earlier notifications that brought other provisions into force.

Network Telemetry Mirroring, Higher Resolution Signals

USPTO published patent application US20260100896A1 by inventors Sandhaus, Shalikashvili, and Binshtock, disclosing methods to combine multiple telemetry data signals from network devices to generate higher resolution signals. The application relates to network monitoring and status determination through combined telemetry processing. The filing date was December 10, 2025, and the application number is 19414755.

Using Wireless Packets to Indicate Network Device Boot Status

The USPTO published patent application US20260100898A1 by Robert J. Pera, Yao-Chung Chang, and Andrejs Bogdanovs disclosing a method for using wireless packets to indicate boot status of a network device. The method involves initiating a boot sequence, transmitting a first wireless packet during the boot sequence indicating the device is booting, and transmitting a second wireless packet indicating the device has finished booting. The invention relates to networking communications technology and wireless device status reporting.

FUJIFILM US12599368B2 Patent - Blood Vessel Aggregate Detection

USPTO granted patent US12599368B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation on April 14, 2026, covering an information processing apparatus, method, and program for detecting blood vessel aggregate regions in ultrasound images. The patent claims a blood vessel aggregate detection unit that identifies regions where three or more blood vessels are aggregated, and a highlight display unit that visually emphasizes these regions in the ultrasound image for medical diagnostic purposes.

Biopsy Device Having Linear Motor

USPTO granted patent US12599373B2 to C.R. Bard, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a biopsy device with a linear motor featuring dual feedback circuits that simultaneously control axial advancement and compensate for user movement. The 20-claim patent names Chad Van Liere and Aseem Singh as inventors.

US12599371B2 - Apparatus and Separation Cell for Separating Drops of Biological Liquid from Transport Air

USPTO granted patent US12599371B2 to NISO BIOMED S.R.L. covering an apparatus with a separation cell for separating drops of biological liquid from transport air in flows from endoscopes. The separation cell features an inner chamber with upper inlet connectable to an endoscope, a bottom outlet for biological liquid connected to a suction pump and collection/analysis element, and an upper outlet for transport air connected to a vacuum source. The cell forms a V-shaped depression determining the transport air path. Patent includes 9 claims.

FUJIFILM Ultrasound Diagnostic System with Transducer Verification Mode

The USPTO granted FUJIFILM Corporation Patent US12599370B2 for an ultrasound diagnostic system with a verification mode for detecting failed transducer channels. The system analyzes ultrasound image data to identify failed channels and adjusts detection criteria based on the influence on image quality. Application 18778868 was filed on July 19, 2024, and the patent contains 11 claims.

Double-Bending Flexible Surgical Tool System

USPTO granted Patent US12599374B2 to Beijing Surgery Robotics Company Limited for a double-bending flexible surgical tool system. The system includes a mechanical arm with four continuum segments forming two dual continuum mechanisms, driven by a transmission unit to enable opposing bending movements. The patent contains 13 claims and covers surgical robotics technology for enhanced precision in surgical procedures.

GUNZE LIMITED Patent For Atrial Septal Defect Treatment

USPTO granted patent US12599375B2 to GUNZE LIMITED on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a medical material for treating atrial septal defect with a mesh structure made of bioabsorbable linear material and a reversible locking mechanism. Inventors are Yuuki Kato and Hinami Nakamura.

Ultrasound Patent for Measuring Physiological Properties

The USPTO granted patent US12599369B2 to FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. for ultrasound methods and systems measuring physiological properties. The technology measures vessel-wall displacement and blood-flow velocity at two locations of the same vessel to determine pulse-wave velocity and blood pressure without requiring ECG data. The patent includes 20 claims and was filed on March 1, 2024.

GE Precision Healthcare 3D Pleural Surface Ultrasound Patent US12599367B2

USPTO granted GE Precision Healthcare LLC Patent US12599367B2 for methods and systems generating 3D pleural surfaces from ultrasound imaging. The patent covers generating a 3D pleural surface viewed from inside the lung using 2D or 3D ultrasound images with virtual light source shading. The patent contains 16 claims and names five inventors.

CooperSurgical Surgical Retractor with Non-Slip Blade Texture Patent

USPTO granted patent US12599376B2 to CooperSurgical, Inc. for an illuminated surgical retractor with a non-slip textured blade. The invention features a blade surface with preferential grip in the extraction direction and minimal grip in opposing directions. The patent contains 30 claims and names Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Jason Swift, Matthew Traub, and Nicholas Lauder as inventors.

Knee Tensioner-Balancer Method Patent B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12599377B2 to Dynamic Balancer Systems LLC on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a knee tensioner-balancer method using force sensors to evaluate human knee joints and generate digital geometric models. The invention tracks medial and lateral condyle contact points during knee flexion across a range of angles.

DOJ Sues Connecticut, New Haven Over Sanctuary Policies

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Connecticut, Governor Lamont, Attorney General Tong, the City of New Haven, and Mayor Elicker challenging the State's so-called 'Trust Act' and other sanctuary policies. The complaint alleges these policies interfere with federal immigration law enforcement and have allowed dangerous criminals to be released into Connecticut communities. The DOJ invokes the Supremacy Clause to argue that state and local obstruction of federal law is unconstitutional. This is the latest in a series of DOJ sanctuary-policy lawsuits targeting Minnesota, Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, New York State, Colorado, Illinois, Rochester, and several New Jersey cities.

Cloture Invoked, Christopher R. Wolfe District Judge

The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Christopher R. Wolfe to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, advancing the nomination to a final confirmation vote. The cloture motion passed 53-45 with 2 senators not voting, meeting the simple majority threshold required. This procedural step clears the way for a floor vote on his confirmation to the federal bench.

Christopher R. Wolfe Confirmed as U.S. District Judge for Western District of Texas

Christopher R. Wolfe was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas on April 14, 2026 at 02:15 PM. The confirmation received 53 yeas and 47 nays under nomination number PN787-5, satisfying the simple majority required. As a lifetime federal judicial appointment, this confirmation affects litigation practice before the Western District of Texas and may influence Fifth Circuit precedent over time.

John Thomas Shepherd Confirmed US District Judge Western District of Arkansas

The United States Senate confirmed John Thomas Shepherd as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas on April 14, 2026. The vote was 53 YEAs to 46 NAYs with 1 Not Voting, satisfying the simple majority required for confirmation. Shepherd's confirmation fills a judicial vacancy in the federal district court serving Arkansas.

Ultrasound Simulation System Patent, Simhawk Ltd

USPTO granted patent US12599364B2 to Simhawk Ltd on April 14, 2026, for an ultrasound simulation system. The invention comprises a camera, physical tridimensional reference element attached to an ultrasound transducer, and processing module that digitally images the reference element, determines spatial data relative to a virtual location-identifying orientation, and displays ultrasound data when spatial data matches. The patent contains 24 claims under CPC classification A61B 8/4245.

Wearable Device for Hands-Free Operation of an Ultrasound Probe

The USPTO granted patent US12599363B2 to GE Precision Healthcare LLC on April 14, 2026, for a wearable device enabling hands-free operation of an ultrasound probe. The invention comprises a mount with a spherical outer surface and opening to receive a probe, a base with an inner circumferential surface for selective rotation about at least one axis, and a lock to secure the probe position and orientation. The patent contains 20 claims.

US12599362B2 - TERUMO - 3D Medical Image Processing Device

USPTO granted patent US12599362B2 to TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA for an image processing device that displays three-dimensional biological tissue data as a 3D image with 2D cross-sectional views. The patent covers technology for forming cutting regions in 3D medical imaging data to expose lumens and display corresponding cross-sections.

Boston Scientific Scimed - Ultrasonic Imaging ICE Catheter System Patent

USPTO granted Patent US12599361B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. for an ICE imaging system featuring an intracardiac echocardiography catheter with a micro-electromechanical phased array ultrasound transducer. The patent covers a catheter with 6 French or smaller outer diameter designed for delivery through venous systems into heart chambers for pacemaker and ICD lead placement imaging. The patent protects the electronic flex cable architecture and signal processing methods for constructing heart images from ultrasound beam transmissions.

Boston Scientific Scimed Ultrasonic Imaging Ablation Catheter Patent

The USPTO granted Patent US12599360B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. covering an integrated ultrasonic imaging and ablation catheter system. The invention utilizes MEMS-based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (pMUT) technology and dual electrode carrier assemblies for cardiac ablation procedures. The patent contains 15 claims and was filed on October 24, 2022.

Ultrasound Diagnostic Apparatus and Method - US12599359B2

USPTO granted Fujifilm Corporation Patent US12599359B2 for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and control method capable of displaying blood vessel measurements within an ultrasound image display range. The apparatus includes features for detecting regions of interest and positioning blood vessel information display accordingly. The patent includes 20 claims and was filed on January 31, 2022.

Stabilizing Transnasal Balloon Sheath Patent US12599365B2

USPTO granted patent US12599365B2 to Medtronic, Inc. for a transnasal transesophageal balloon catheter with compliant balloons, fluid channels, and a probe guide lumen of less than 15 French. The patent covers technology for slidably and rotatably receiving an ultrasound probe during transnasal procedures.

US Patent B2, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring System, Philips

The USPTO granted Patent US12599356B2 to Koninklijke Philips N.V. for an AI-assisted ultrasound fetal heart rate monitoring system. The system uses a trained object detection model to automatically locate a fetal heart in ultrasound images and switches the probe to Doppler mode for heart rate computation. This patent provides Philips with enforceable property rights for the disclosed technology.

Methods and Systems for Ultrasound Imaging of a Body in Motion

The USPTO granted Patent US12599358B2 to inventors Philippe Cormier, Jonathan Poree, and Jean Provost for methods and systems enabling ultrasound imaging of a body in motion. The patent covers computing Lagrangian coordinates from Eulerian-based ultrasound images and forming Lagrangian-based ultrasound images using those coordinates. The patent contains 20 claims and was filed on August 5, 2021.

Stethoscope Kit

USPTO granted patent US12599355B2 to BINJIANG INSTITUTE OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a stethoscope kit including a storage cylinder, protective shell, and electronic stethoscope with integrated charging capability. Inventors are Weize Xu and Qiang Shu, with 6 claims allowed under CPC classifications A61B 7/04 and A61B 2562/0204.

Schuchardt v. Board of Professional Responsibility - Attorney Disbarment Affirmed

The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed attorney Elliott J. Schuchardt's disbarment on April 14, 2026, upholding findings that he violated forty-seven provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct across twelve different RPC articles. The violations span RPC 1.1 (Competence), 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest), 1.16 (Termination), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 3.3 (Candor Toward Tribunal), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party), 4.2 (Communication with Represented Persons), 4.4 (Respect for Third Persons), 8.1 (Bar Admission), 8.2 (Judicial Officials), and 8.4 (Misconduct). The Court found ample evidence supported the Hearing Panel's recommendation and the Knox County Chancery Court's affirmance.

Speed Variable TDS Operation in X-Ray Imaging Systems

The USPTO granted patent US12599348B2 to GE Precision Healthcare LLC covering TDS (Time-Delayed Summation) acquisition systems in x-ray imaging with variable scan speed capability. The patent (19 claims, filed September 7, 2023) enables constant sampling distance between strobes regardless of scan velocity, producing undistorted images. Inventors include Adam Manders, Michael R. Buchholz, and James Wear.

Pet Health Radar Monitoring Patent - Franklin Technology

The USPTO granted Patent US12599343B2 to Franklin Technology Inc. on April 14, 2026, covering a radar-based apparatus and method for monitoring pet health status. The invention measures heart rate and breathing rate of pets using radar sensors, detects health abnormalities, and transmits notification messages to pet owners' electronic terminals. The patent includes 7 claims and covers A61B classifications related to physiological measurement.

Support Apparatus System and Method for Positioning a Patient

USPTO granted patent US12599345B2 to Qfix Systems LLC covering a knee and foot support apparatus system for positioning patients during radiotherapy and imaging procedures. The patent claims adjustability features for superior-inferior axis positioning in gross and fine increments. The patent contains 15 claims and was filed on September 14 2020.

Visualization of Touch Panel to Object Distance in X-ray Imaging

USPTO granted patent US12599353B2 to Siemens Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers methods and apparatus for visualizing touch panel to object distance in X-ray imaging, including generating three-dimensional images of detected subjects and creating identifiers to represent distances. The patent contains 18 claims.

CT Imaging Method for Vasa Vasorum Density Measurement in Vascular Wall

USPTO granted Patent US12599350B2 to inventor Morteza Naghavi on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a computed tomography method for imaging vasa vasorum density in blood vessels including coronary and carotid arteries and the aorta. The method involves administering a contrast agent, performing contrast-enhanced CT scans, measuring Hounsfield distribution, and analyzing data to determine vasa vasorum density metrics for assessing cardiovascular risk and recommending diagnostic or therapeutic next steps.

ECG Electrode Positioning Method and Device (US12599354B2)

USPTO granted patent US12599354B2 to Analog Devices International Unlimited Company on April 14, 2026. The patent covers methods for positioning six ECG chest electrodes based on body height to ensure reproducible placement in serial measurements, and a device implementing the method. The invention addresses placement accuracy issues, particularly in obese subjects, by eliminating reliance on subjective anatomic landmarks.

Stem Cell Inc. Securities Registration Revoked for Failure to File Periodic Reports

The SEC issued an opinion on April 13, 2026, revoking the securities registration of Stem Cell Inc. (CIK No. 1828613), a Nevada corporation located in Henderson, Nevada. The company was found to have violated Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Exchange Act Rules 13a-1 and 13a-13 by failing to file required periodic reports since filing a Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023. The Commission deemed the respondent in default after it failed to answer the Order Instituting Proceedings or respond to a show cause order, and determined revocation was in the public interest under Exchange Act Section 12(j).

Lucent Holdings Securities Registration Revoked for Failure to File Periodic Reports

The SEC issued a final opinion revoking Lucent Holdings, Inc.'s securities registration under Exchange Act Section 12(j) after finding the company violated Section 13(a) and Rules 13a-1 and 13a-13 by failing to file required periodic reports. The company, an involuntarily dissolved Montana corporation located in Santa Ana, California, had not filed any periodic reports since a Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2023. Respondent was deemed in default for failing to answer the Order Instituting Proceedings or respond to a show cause order. This is the first enforcement action against this specific entity.

SEC Denies Adam Strege Motion for Reconsideration

The SEC denied Adam Strege's motion for reconsideration of the Commission's December 23, 2025 opinion and order dismissing his appeal of FINRA action. The motion was denied on two grounds: first, it contained no discernible basis for revisiting the opinion's conclusions; second, at 62 pages and approximately 19,000 words, it exceeded the length limitations specified in the Rules of Practice. The SEC stated that no further filings will be considered in this proceeding and cautioned Strege that further noncompliance with the Commission's Rules of Practice may result in rejection of his documents.

Hfactor Inc Registration Revoked for Periodic Filing Violations

Hfactor Inc (CIK 1144546, ticker HWTR), a Georgia corporation in North Miami Beach, Florida, had its securities registration revoked by the SEC on April 13, 2026 for violations of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 13a-1 and 13a-13. The company had not filed any periodic reports since a Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 (filed November 15, 2023), and failed to respond to an Order Instituting Proceedings or a subsequent Order to Show Cause, resulting in default and deemed-true allegations.

Jessica Marklund Johansson Mandamus Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Jessica Marklund Johansson against the State of Texas in docket number 03-26-00286-CV originating from Travis County. The petition was denied pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a) on April 14, 2026, by Justice Karin Crump. The three-justice panel consisted of Justices Triana, Crump, and Ellis.

State v. Trombley - DUI Sentence Affirmed, $5,000 Fine Suspended, Remanded

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Twentieth Judicial District Court's combined judgment imposing sentences on Michael Ross Trombley, including a $5,000 fine under § 61-8-1008(1)(a)(i), MCA (2021) that was fully suspended. The Court rejected Trombley's argument that the mandatory minimum fine was facially unconstitutional under State v. Gibbons (2024 MT 63), holding that plea agreements cannot waive challenges to illegal sentences. The Court remanded for entry of an amended judgment on Condition No. 14, which the State conceded gave the probation office impermissible authority to reinstate suspended fines and fees.

Kalarchik v. State - Enjoins SB 458 on Birth Certificates

The Montana Supreme Court upheld a district court's preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of SB 458 (2023), which defined sex as binary under state law, and associated state policies preventing transgender individuals from amending birth certificates and driver's licenses to match their gender identity. The Court concluded the statute and policies likely violated Plaintiffs' right to equal protection and constituted prohibited sex discrimination under Montana's Individual Dignity Clause, finding that transgender discrimination is inherently sex discrimination. The State was required to show a compelling state interest but made no such showing.