USPTO Patent Applications - Prosthetics (A61F)

Prosthetic Heart Valve Skirt Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083556A1) from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a prosthetic heart valve skirt. The application details a design featuring a frame with an inflow and outflow end and a skirt with specific fiber arrangements.

Prosthetic Heart Valve Outer Skirt Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application filed by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a prosthetic heart valve outer skirt. The application details a design incorporating both tissue and non-tissue layers to improve valve performance and durability.

Prosthetic Heart Valves with Expansion and Locking Assemblies Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083554A1) from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for prosthetic heart valves with expansion and locking assemblies. The application details mechanically expandable prosthetic devices and methods for changing their diameter.

Prosthetic heart valve with non-cylindrical frame application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083553A1) for a prosthetic heart valve with a non-cylindrical frame, assigned to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. The application details a specific design for the frame and valvular structure intended for implantable prosthetic devices.

US Patent Application for Implant Devices with Elastic Tubes

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083552A1) from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for implant devices featuring elastic tubes designed to enhance fluid vessel compliance. The application details anchoring structures and prosthetic valves for use in medical implants.

Prosthetic Valve with Enhanced Sealing

The USPTO has published a patent application for a prosthetic valve with enhanced sealing for heart applications. The application details apparatuses, systems, and methods for prosthetic valves designed to improve sealing and engagement with the patient's heart structures.

Sinus Stent System and Methods for Deployment

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083550A1, for a sinus stent system and methods for deployment, assigned to Stryker European Operations Limited. The application details a stent made of flexible foam and film layers designed for deployment within a patient's frontal sinus.

Patent Application for Suture Construct Card Holder

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083549A1) for a card holder designed to organize suture constructs for surgical use. The application details a method for engaging and disengaging a suture construct from the holder, aiming to improve ease of use during surgery.

Felt Material for Repairing Human or Animal Soft Tissues

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083548A1, filed by ZURIMED TECHNOLOGIES AG. The application describes a felt material designed for repairing or augmenting human or animal soft tissues, along with a set of instruments for its application.

Felt Material Patent for Soft Tissue Repair

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083547A1) for a felt material designed for repairing or augmenting human or animal soft tissues. The application, filed by ZURIMED TECHNOLOGIES AG, details a felted patch and a set of instruments for its application.

Folded Stent Graft and Method of Manufacture Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083546A1, detailing a folded stent graft and its method of manufacture. The application was filed on September 19, 2025, by inventors John Hall and Wayne Mower.

USPTO Patent Application for Aortic Disease Treatment Apparatus

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083545A1) for an apparatus designed for the endovascular treatment of aortic diseases. The application, filed by Braile Biomédica Indústria Comércio e Representações Ltda., details a stent graft with both balloon-expandable and self-expanding sections for improved positioning and fixation.

Stent Graft with Low Profile Passive Sealing Skirt and Method

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083544A1, detailing a stent graft with a low-profile passive sealing skirt and a method for its use. The application was filed on September 15, 2023, and describes an invention designed to improve sealing and packing density in delivery configurations.

Surgical Device for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083543A1) for a surgical device designed for treating pelvic organ prolapse, specifically uterine prolapse. The application was filed on November 2, 2022, and published on March 26, 2026.

System for Pre-Operative Planning of Total Joint Arthroplasty

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083509A1) for a system and method for pre-operative planning of total joint arthroplasty. The application, assigned to Smith & Nephew, Inc., details a tool that models joint movement and analyzes implant placement for surgical planning.

Patent Application for Cryogenic Blunt Dissection Methods and Devices

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083491A1) filed by Pacira CryoTech, Inc. The application details methods and devices for cryogenic blunt dissection of tissue, specifically targeting the temporoparietal fascia layer for therapeutic effects on nerves. The filing date was December 3, 2025.

System for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Surgical System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083489A1) for a surgical system designed for sacroiliac joint fusion. The application details a system comprising a sliding joint finder and a working cannula with specific protrusions for engaging the SI joint.

Patent Application: Non-invasive methods and devices to relieve dry eye symptoms

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083633A1) for non-invasive methods and devices to relieve dry eye symptoms. The application, filed by Tianxin Wang, describes technologies that use breath or steam to provide moisture to the eyes or apply warm water streams to the eyelids.

Device for treatment of aneurysm patent application filed

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083347A1) for a device designed for treating aneurysms. The application, filed on October 21, 2025, describes an implantable member to be placed in connection with a blood vessel to exert pressure on an aneurysm.

Medical device with adjustable shaft length for stent delivery

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083302A1) assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The application describes a medical device with an adjustable shaft length for stent delivery, aiming to improve usability with connectors and endoscope working channels.

USPTO Patent Application for Bioimplant Alloy

The USPTO has published patent application US20260085389A1 for a novel high entropy alloy developed by KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS. The alloy is intended for bioimplant applications and is designed to offer improved corrosion resistance, anti-bacterial properties, and a reduced elastic modulus.

Electronic Vision System Using Ocular and Neural Devices

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083969A1, for an electronic vision system using ocular and neural devices. The application details a system designed to restore vision by stimulating the user's visual cortex.

Nintedanib Formulations for Back-of-the-Eye Disease Treatment

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083727A1) detailing new formulations and intravitreal implants containing nintedanib for treating back-of-the-eye diseases. The application was filed on August 11, 2023.

Patent Application for Implant Compositions for Tendon Repair

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083879A1) for implant compositions and methods for tendon and ligament repair. The application describes a composition of fibers and osteoinductive material to enhance bone formation and provide initial fixation for tendon to bone repair.

Suture/Anchor and Delivery Device Combination Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083448A1) for a suture/anchor and delivery device combination. The application, filed on September 20, 2023, describes a device designed for interference fixation within bone using a novel suture assemblage and inserter.

Configurable Absorbent Articles Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083601A1) for configurable absorbent articles featuring removable fastening members. The application details the inventors and the technical abstract describing the article's components, including a topsheet, backsheet, absorbent core, leg cuffs, and fastening members. The filing date was August 20, 2025.

Patent Application: Recycled Material in Flexible Packaging for Absorbent Articles

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083600A1) for a package containing absorbent articles made with recycled materials. The application details a multilayer plastic film with at least 50% recycled content and absorbent articles with at least 5% recycled content, aiming for an improved eco-factor.

Absorbent article with increased stiffness and elasticated flaps

The USPTO has published a patent application for an absorbent article with increased stiffness and elasticated flaps. The application, filed by inventors from an unspecified company, details a design intended to improve the structural integrity of absorbent products like diapers or incontinence pads.

USPTO Patent Application for Absorbent Article Packages

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083599A1) for absorbent article packages. The application, filed on September 17, 2025, describes a cuboidal package design with reclosable features for one or more absorbent articles.

Tampon with wicking member and improved manufacturability patent application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083597A1) for a tampon with a wicking member and improved manufacturability. The application details an invention involving a non-coaxially arranged wicking member with respect to the withdrawal cord.

Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083595A1) for haptic gloves designed to synchronize with iPhone haptic features for an enhanced music experience, particularly for the deaf or hard of hearing. The application also notes potential medical rehabilitation applications.

Ocular device with passthrough lens and electronic projection

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083594A1, for an ocular device with a passthrough lens and electronic projection. The device is designed for implantation in the eye and features imaging and projection systems to display images on the retina, with adjustable vision modes and power minimization.

Malleable Earplug Attachment for Safety Glasses

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083593A1) for a malleable earplug attachment designed for safety glasses. The attachment includes an earplug, an elastic band, and a pocket to secure it to the temple ends of standard safety glasses.

Eye Shunt System and Methods Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083592A1, for an eye shunt system and methods. The application details a device designed to regulate intraocular pressure by receiving aqueous fluid from the eye and releasing it to the sclera.

System for Shaping and Implanting Biologic Intraocular Stent

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083591A1) for a system designed to shape and implant a biologic intraocular stent. The application, filed on September 24, 2025, details a system including a delivery device and a nose cone assembly intended to lower intraocular pressure.

Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083590A1) for an ophthalmic surgical instrument designed for improved capsular bag safety and efficiency in phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration procedures. The application details specific tip designs with convexly curved side walls and flat bottom walls.

Device for Injecting Fluid into Eye Suprachoroidal Passage

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083589A1) for a device designed to inject fluid into the suprachoroidal passage of an eye. The application, filed by Everads Therapy Ltd., describes a method for suprachoroidal buckling using a specialized needle and fluid composition.

Eye lubricant patent application US20260083588A1 by Meibomian Solutions LLC

Eye lubricant patent application US20260083588A1 by Meibomian Solutions LLC

USPTO Patent Application for Acoustic Wave Attenuation

The USPTO has published patent application US20260080854A1 for systems and methods for attenuating acoustic waves. The application describes an acoustic filter designed to selectively attenuate sound waves based on amplitude thresholds. This is a routine publication of a patent application.

USPTO Patent Application: Image Processing for Monitoring Inserted Objects

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a system for monitoring objects inserted into a patient's body using image processing and machine learning. The application, filed by Gabriel Fine and Nathan Silberman, describes a method for training models on annotated images to determine the spatial information of inserted objects within a patient.

USPTO Patent Application: Monitoring Structure Without Chip

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260079119A1) for a "Monitoring structure without chip." The application, filed by Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, describes a structure with monitoring components designed for sensing signals without relying on a traditional chip.

USPTO Patent Application for Absorbent Article Management System

The USPTO has published patent application US20260079033A1 for an absorbent article management system. The application, filed on July 3, 2025, by Henrik Pettersson-Falk, describes data logger units and sensor units designed to monitor the hygienic state of absorbent articles.

USPTO Patent Application for Stabilising Nonwoven Fibres

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260078537A1) for a method of stabilising nonwoven fibres using an adhesive or heat bonding process. The application, filed on April 5, 2024, by inventor Frantisek Riha-Scott, details a technique for improving the durability of nonwoven materials used in various articles.