USPTO Patent Grants - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Medical Instrument with Consistent Smoothness of Action - US12599392B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12599392B2 to Aesculap AG for a medical instrument featuring improved pivot mechanism design with bearing portions and shoulder elements that ensure consistent sliding action. The patent, filed October 18, 2021, contains 19 claims covering surgical instruments with enhanced operational smoothness. Aesculap AG and its inventors Sven Barthelmes, Holger Loesdau, Christian Stark, and Markus Knecht hold the rights to this technology.

Electrode Balloon Catheter and High-Voltage Generation Processing Device Patent Grant

USPTO granted Patent US12599391B2 to Shanghai Microport Rotapace Medtech Co., Ltd. for an electrode balloon catheter and high-voltage generation processing device. The invention includes a balloon, inner catheter, and shock wave generation component with a flexible circuit layer enabling reduced passage size. The patent contains 15 claims and covers electrode arrangements positioned within the balloon connected via flexible circuitry.

US12599389B2 - Multi-Sided Cutting Instrument for Mobilizing Small Foot Bones

USPTO granted patent US12599389B2 to Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. covering a multi-sided orthopedic cutting instrument with multiple cutting surfaces designed for mobilizing and realigning small bones in the foot. The invention includes a handle and cutting head with lead and side cutting surfaces arranged to control soft tissue cutting while limiting inadvertent deep penetration. The patent contains 31 claims and is classified under CPC codes A61B 17/1682, A61B 17/32, A61B 17/1659, and A61B 17/1604.

Zimmer Patent for Bone Graft Delivery Systems Granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12599388B2 to Zimmer, Inc. covering bone graft delivery devices and methods. The invention includes a cannula and cartridge system for compacting and delivering bone material through fluid communication to an implantation site. The patent names six inventors and contains 15 claims.

Emergency Protocol Receptacle for Puncture Wounds - Patent US12599387B2

USPTO granted Patent US12599387B2 to Jesse Radford for an emergency protocol receptacle designed for puncture wounds. The invention utilizes an endothermic chemical reaction between vinegar and baking soda to inflate a balloon, facilitating faster blood coagulation in puncture-type wounds. The patent covers a balloon, powder capsule, and depressible top cap configuration.

LAA Occlusion Devices, Systems, and Methods Patent US12599386B2

USPTO granted patent US12599386B2 to Laminar, Inc. covering devices, systems, and methods for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) using implants that expand against cavity walls and twist to gather tissue, which can then be secured with fasteners. The patent, granted April 14, 2026, contains 5 claims and was filed August 28, 2020.

Olympus Endoscope System and Endoscopic Ligator Attachment Method Patent US12599385B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12599385B2 to Olympus Medical Systems Corp. for an endoscope system and endoscopic ligator attachment method. The patent covers an endoscope with an insertion section, a coupling thread with a coupling portion and thread portion, and a distal end cover that moves on the outer surface of the insertion section. The patent contains 18 claims and issues from Application No. 18115937, which was filed on March 1, 2023. This patent grant establishes enforceable intellectual property rights for Olympus Medical Systems Corp., granting them exclusive rights to practice the claimed endoscope system invention. Competitors in the medical device sector should monitor this patent when developing similar endoscopic devices to avoid potential infringement. The patent provides 20-year exclusivity from the filing date.

Bard Vascular Occlusion Device Patent US12599384B2 Granted

USPTO granted US Patent No. 12,599,384 (B2) to Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. on April 14, 2026, for a vascular occlusion device featuring an adjustable body with a pair of lobes and an adjustment assembly. The device allows modification of lobe distance through an elongated member and receiving member mechanism. The patent includes 20 claims and covers methods of use for vascular occlusion procedures.

US12599785B2: Wearable Stereotactic Device, Apr 14

US12599785B2: Wearable Stereotactic Device, Apr 14

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.

Staple Cartridge Comprising Formation Support Features - US12599382B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12599382B2 to Cilag GmbH International for a staple cartridge comprising formation support features. The patent, granted on April 14, 2026, covers a cartridge body including staple formation features with 20 claims. The filing date was January 17, 2025.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deflectable Elongated Guidewire Assembly

USPTO granted patent US12599338B2 to Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited on April 14, 2026 for a deflectable elongated guidewire assembly used in medical procedures. The patent covers a guidewire with a distal segment configured to be selectively maneuvered along an introducer assembly and to transmit tenting force to biological walls. The patent application was filed May 25, 2021 and contains 11 claims.

Method and System for Confirmation of Microneedle-Based Analyte-Selective Sensor Insertion via Electrical Interrogation

USPTO granted patent US12599337B1 to Biolinq Incorporated on April 14, 2026, covering a system and method for confirming microneedle sensor insertion into viable tissue using electrical interrogation. The invention applies electrical stimulus between electrodes within an analyte-selective sensor array (200-2000 μm vertical extent) to measure a response and compare it against a reference value to determine insertion success. If insertion fails, the user is instructed to apply additional force or re-apply the sensor.

US12599336B2 - Earring-Based Continuous Physiological Monitoring Wearable Device

USPTO granted patent US12599336B2 to inventors Zhang, Liu, Ji, and Fu for a wearable earring device with integrated sensors for continuous physiological monitoring. The apparatus comprises an earring body with a sensor module positioned to collect biological signals at the auricle, including tonoarteriogram (TAG) signals. The patent application was filed November 29, 2022, and the grant issued April 14, 2026, with 9 claims.

Non-invasive Assessment of Glymphatic Flow and Neurodegeneration from Wearable Device

USPTO granted patent US12599332B2 to Applied Cognition, Inc. for a computer-implemented method and system that processes neurophysiological and neurovascular data recorded during sleep from wearable devices to assess glymphatic flow and predict neurodegeneration markers. The patent covers function mapping from the recorded data to target markers including glymphatic flow markers, molecular analysis markers, and neuroimaging markers of neurodegeneration. The patent contains 30 claims.

Hyperspectral Image-Guided Ocular Imager for Alzheimer's Disease Pathologies

USPTO granted patent US12599331B2 to RETISPEC INC. on April 14, 2026, for a non-invasive hyperspectral eye imaging device designed to detect Alzheimer's Disease-associated Tauopathy biomarkers. The device uses spectral reflectance imaging with a fundus camera to identify pathology indicators in retinal tissue.

Wearable Medical Device Zoneless Arrhythmia Detection Patent

USPTO granted patent US12599330B2 to West Affum Holdings DAC on April 14, 2026. The patent covers wearable medical devices with zoneless arrhythmia detection using a sudden rate change onset algorithm. The invention includes physiological sensors and arrhythmia detection algorithms for patient monitoring.

Devices and Methods for Assessing Pulmonary Status Using Optical Oxygenation Sensing

USPTO granted patent US12599321B2 to Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. covering devices and methods for assessing pulmonary status using optical oxygenation sensing. The patent claims an oxygenation monitoring device with an optical emitter configured to emit light at wavelengths from 100 nm to 2000 nm and a detector to measure incident light propagating through lung tissue to determine oxygenation status. The patent application (No. 17864907) was filed on July 14, 2022, and contains 17 claims.

Withings ECG Measurement Station Cardiac Monitoring Patent

USPTO granted Withings Patent US12599327B2 for an ECG measurement station incorporating control electrodes and a feedback loop circuit for cardiac monitoring. The patent contains 22 claims and lists inventors Jean-Louis Wang and Antoine Merlot. This represents routine patent issuance creating exclusive rights for the assignee with no immediate compliance obligations for other parties.

Moisture-resistant Electrocardiography Monitor for Wearable Cardiac Diagnostics

USPTO granted patent US12599326B2 to Bardy Diagnostics, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a moisture-resistant wearable ECG monitor featuring a flexible extended wear electrode patch and a reusable monitor recorder that snaps into a receptacle on the patch. The monitor is positioned along the sternal midline and is designed to capture P-wave and QRS interval signals for improved cardiac diagnostics.