USPTO Patent Applications - Medical Devices (A61M)

Surgical Stapling Device Tissue Compression Method with Visual Feedback

USPTO published patent application US20260090735A1 for a method of compressing tissue during surgical procedures with simultaneous visualization of tissue location within the device jaws. The invention enables surgeons to determine and display compressed tissue position through communication with a surgical hub. No regulatory compliance requirements apply.

Shaftless Micromotor for Optical Elements in Medical Catheters

The USPTO published patent application US20260090704A1 for a shaftless, brushless micromotor designed to rotate optical or sensing elements at the distal end of medical catheters. The invention uses the waveguide itself as the axle, eliminating blind spots and reducing motor size. Inventors include Ginger Schmidt, Brett E. Bouma, Milen Shishkov, and Néstor Uribe-Patarroyo. The application was filed September 19, 2023.

Capsule Inhaler for PDE4 Inhibitor for Respiratory Treatment

USPTO published patent application US20260090986A1 for a capsule inhaler for administering a PDE4 inhibitor for respiratory treatment, filed by CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A. The application claims a dry powder inhalation device with a pharmaceutical composition comprising micronized particles of a PDE4 inhibitor and a carrier. This is an informational publication of a pending patent application with no regulatory implications.

Biological sample collection device

The USPTO published patent application US20260090793A1 for a medical apparatus designed to collect biological samples. The device comprises an elongate tubular body with an opening, a filter assembly with a mountable membrane for microscope slide analysis, and a base member for releasable engagement. Inventors include Anjali Saqi and Keith Yeager.

Double loop lasso catheter with single puller wire for bi-directional actuation

USPTO published patent application US20260090835A1 for a double loop lasso catheter with single puller wire enabling bi-directional deflection. The invention features a pre-bent puller wire with U-shape bend anchored at a deflectable section reinforced by washers with aligned holes for straight tensile force application. The proximal support member is flattened and serrated for improved bonding.

Oral Irrigator Pump Body and Device

The USPTO published patent application US20260090867A1 for an oral irrigator pump body invention by inventor Lei Yu. The application covers a bracket-mounted power device and pump body structure with a transmission mechanism driving a piston assembly. The patent was filed on September 30, 2024, with application number 18902875.

Underpressure Milk Expression Device with Infrasound Source

USPTO published patent application US20260091164A1 for a milk expression device utilizing underpressure and infrasound technology. The device includes a nipple-enclosing wall defining a chamber connectable to an underpressure generator, along with an infrasound source featuring a moveable member. Inventors include YanYk Parulian, Julian Bourquin, Okke Ouweltjes, and Anna Louise Wijnoltz. Application No. 19113061 was filed September 14, 2023.

Shielded Bag for Radioactive Medicaments Delivery System

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083981A1) for a shielded bag designed for delivering radioactive medicaments. The application, filed by Christopher James Franzese and Martin Michael Coyne, III, details a multi-layered container for storing and transporting radiopharmaceuticals.

USPTO Patent Application for Blood Pump Outflow Window Markings

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083955A1) filed by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The application describes percutaneous blood pump outflow window markings for a circulatory support device. This is a routine publication of a patent application.

Mechanical Circulatory Support System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083956A1) for a mechanical circulatory support system with a repositioning sheath, assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The application details a medical device system designed to pump blood from a patient's heart ventricle to the vasculature.

Medical Device Patent: Circulatory Support System with Diaphragm Pump

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083957A1) for a circulatory support system with a diaphragm pump, assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The application details a percutaneous circulatory support device system designed to pump blood.

Medical Fluid Pump Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083958A1) for a fluid pump device, particularly for medical applications. The application was filed on December 2, 2025, and published on March 26, 2026.

Patent Application for Patient Health Monitoring Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083959A1) for a patient health monitoring device and method. The application details a device that processes pressure signals to monitor a patient's health state. This is a routine publication of a new patent application.

Implantable Reservoir for Iontophoresis Drug Delivery System

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083966A1) for an implantable reservoir designed for iontophoresis drug delivery systems. The application details a reservoir for local drug delivery through internal or external body tissue, potentially including chemotherapeutic agents or ribonucleic acid molecules.

Pumping Device Patent Application Published

The USPTO published a patent application for a new pumping device designed for feeding liquid to patients. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes a disposable pumping cartridge and a reusable drive unit, aiming for economical assembly and use.

Insulin Dosing Function System Using Reinforcement Learning

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083909A1) detailing a system and method for calculating an insulin dosing function using reinforcement learning. The application describes a process that utilizes self-attention and a State-Action-Reward-Next State sequence to optimize insulin dosage decisions in automated medical systems.

Infusion Pump System Connectivity Site Tracking Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083911A1) detailing methods and systems for establishing communication protocols between wireless devices in infusion pump systems. The application focuses on coordinating communications among components like infusion pumps, CGM systems, and smartphones to ensure reliable medical data transmission.

Patent Application: Remote-Controlled Rotating Hand Mechanism in Aesthetic Medicine

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083913A1) for a remote-controlled rotating hand mechanism designed for aesthetic medicine procedures. The application details a system incorporating multiple motors, ultrasound technology for safety monitoring, and a software platform for enhanced user experience and training.

Medicament Delivery Device Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083914A1, related to a medicament delivery device and its subassembly. The application was filed on August 29, 2023, by inventors Daniel Säll, Tai-Fu Wang, and Chun-Hsien Huang.

Autoinjector Patent Application Details Injection Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083915A1, detailing an autoinjector for the automatic injection of medical products. The application was filed on August 11, 2023, and describes specific mechanical components and their interactions for drug delivery.

Drug Delivery Device Assembly Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083916A1, detailing an assembly for a drug delivery device. The application, filed on December 1, 2025, describes a novel cap mechanism for drug reservoirs that converts rotational user input into axial movement for release.

Auto injector with reconstitution handling support patent

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083917A1, for an auto-injector with reconstitution handling support. The patent describes a device designed to mix medicament components within the auto-injector before administration, with a processing unit controlling the mixing process and providing an onset signal.

Tamper Resistant Syringe Assembly Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083918A1) for a tamper-evident and tamper-resistant syringe assembly filed by Civica, Inc. The application describes devices and methods to prevent tampering with pre-filled syringes and provide evidence of attempted access.

USPTO Patent Application for Medicine Injecting Needle Module

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083919A1) for a medicine injecting needle module filed by AGNES MEDICAL CO.,LTD. The application details a needle module designed for efficient medicine delivery.

Split-Luer Lock Connector Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083920A1, for a Split-Luer Lock Connector. The application, filed on September 8, 2025, describes a male Luer coupler designed to facilitate peripheral device coupling to a host device.

Patent Application for Hot Air Curing Adhesive Method

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083921A1) for a method of curing adhesive with hot air treatment during the assembly of glass syringes. The application, filed by ATS Corporation, details a process involving dispensing, arranging, radiation curing, and hot air heating steps.

USPTO Patent Application for Atomizing Body Assembly

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083922A1) for an atomizing body assembly and soft mist device with improved sealing performance. The application details an assembly including a T-shaped steel member, chip-mounting part, filter cartridge, and O-ring designed to enhance sealing. The filing date was October 31, 2022.

Capsule Inhaler for Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083924A1) for a capsule inhaler device designed for administering a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. The application, filed by Chiesi Farmaceutici S.P.A., details a drug product comprising a single-dose dry powder inhalation device and a pharmaceutical composition for treating respiratory diseases.

Patent Application for Variable Orifice Flow Shunt Devices

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083945A1) for variable orifice flow shunt devices designed to reduce peak systolic pressure. The application details devices with check valves and adjustable orifices for percutaneous shunting from the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery.

Patent Application for Implantable Sensors and Shunting Systems

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083946A1) for implantable sensors and shunting systems. The application details a system for shunting blood between heart atria and includes a sensor with an actuation element to reduce tissue ingrowth. The filing date was December 3, 2025.

Capsule Inhaler Patent for Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083711A1) for a capsule inhaler designed for administering phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors. The patent, assigned to Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., details a drug product comprising a single-dose dry powder inhalation device and a pharmaceutical composition for treating respiratory diseases.

USPTO Patent Application for Electrospraying Applicator Cartridges

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260084167A1) filed by Octet Medical, Inc. The application details disposable cartridges for electrospraying applicators, systems, and methods thereof. This represents a new intellectual property filing in the medical device sector.

Powder Sprayer Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260084168A1) for a powder sprayer. The application details a device with specific air and powder inlets, a confluence channel, and an on-off valve system. The filing date was February 24, 2022.

Medical System and Liquid Circulation System for Brain Treatment

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083947A1) for a medical system and liquid circulation system designed for brain treatment. The system aims to efficiently deliver liquid to the brain while managing intracranial pressure fluctuations by controlling injection and discharge periods.

Patent Application for Microstructure Array Delivering Active Agents

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083948A1) for a microstructure array designed for delivering active agents through the skin. The application details a formulation comprising dissolving microstructures attached to a base, intended for transdermal drug delivery.

Microneedle Patch and Manufacturing Method

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083949A1, filed by Gachon University of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation. The application discloses a microneedle patch designed to protect active pharmaceutical ingredients from moisture and contaminants.

US Patent Application for Needle Locator and Guide

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083950A1) for an apparatus designed to locate a target structure within a subject's body and guide a needle at a specific angle. The application was filed on September 1, 2023, by inventors Wim Bervoets, Daniel Smyth, Wolfram Frederik Dueck, and Jessica Brand.

Implantable Medical Device Tubing Management Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083951A1) for an implantable medical device featuring a novel tubing management system. The application details a tube retainer designed to secure portions of the tubing connecting various components of the device.

Device for Delivering Antimicrobial Composition into Medical Device

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083952A1) for a device cap designed to deliver an antimicrobial composition into a medical device. The application details a male cap with a water-soluble antimicrobial composition, potentially covered by a slower-dissolving material to control dissolution during installation.

EPO Patent Bulletin: Medical Devices & Diagnostics

The European Patent Office's latest patent bulletin lists new publications and grants related to medical devices and diagnostics under the A61B classification. The bulletin includes details on inventions such as apparatus for forming bone canals, surgical microscope systems, and methods for imaging and biomarker detection, with publication dates in March 2026.

USPTO Patent Application for Infusion Tubing Sets

The USPTO has published a patent application for short-range communicating infusion tubing sets. The application describes a system where infusion tubing can transmit information to a pump, allowing the pump to verify compatibility with a prescribed medication regimen before dispensing.

USPTO Patent Application for Intravenous Needle Insertion Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083907A1) for an intravenous needle insertion device. The application was filed by inventors Eric Gokcen and Cem Gokcen on September 19, 2023, and is scheduled for publication on March 26, 2026.

USPTO Patent Application: Thyroid Hormone Delivery Device

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083906A1) for a thyroid hormone delivery device. The application describes a subcutaneous implantable device with a microprocessor and precision pump for continuous thyroxine delivery, aiming to enhance patient compliance and metabolic control.

USPTO Publishes Medical Device Patent Application

The USPTO published a new patent application (US20260083905A1) for a medical device on March 26, 2026. The application, filed by Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha, describes a medical device with a housing, a flexible sheet-shaped adhesion member, and a detachable attachment.

USPTO Patent Application for Infusion Catheter Hub Assembly

The USPTO has published a new patent application for an infusion catheter hub assembly. The application details a system designed for delivering fluid and includes an introducer needle for inserting catheters or sensors, with a user-removable hub and an activation mechanism.

USPTO Patent Application: Infusion Pump with Air Bubble Detection

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083903A1) for an infusion pump with an air bubble detection method. The invention utilizes an ultrasonic sensor and an imaging device to detect gas bubbles and particles in infusion fluids, aiming to enhance patient safety.

USPTO Patent Application: Syringe Actuator Coupling Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083902A1) detailing a device for reversibly coupling a syringe to an actuator. The application was filed by inventors Jean-Luc MORELLE, Philippe DUMONT, and Philippe BEKAERT.

USPTO Patent for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Canisters

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083901A1, for negative pressure wound therapy canisters. The application details a canister design featuring two fluid chambers separated by a filter to manage fluids from a tissue site. This is a routine publication of a patent application.

USPTO Patent Application for Chemical Pump Housing

The USPTO has published a patent application for a chemical pump housing designed for negative pressure systems. The application details a housing with an inner chamber and a reactor configured to consume selected gases found in air, intended for use in negative pressure therapy.

USPTO Patent Application: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Self-Testing

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083899A1) for a negative pressure wound therapy device with self-testing capabilities. The application details a system that includes a negative pressure source, valve, flow restrictor, pressure sensor, and control circuitry for performing leak, flow, or excessive pressure tests.