USPTO Patent Grants - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Device for Measuring a Pressure Differential

The USPTO granted patent US12599311B2 to Clinical Technology Limited for a device measuring pressure differentials. The device comprises a tube with a closed insertion portion for body insertion, at least one pressure sensor located in or on the insertion portion, and a processor configured to provide stimulus to the pressure sensor and correlate the response with pressure differential. The pressure sensor may comprise piezoelectric or electrocapacitive materials and may have different resonant frequencies.

Velano Vascular Phlebotomy Through Peripheral IV Catheter Patent

USPTO granted Velano Vascular patent US12599324B2 for systems and methods for phlebotomy through a peripheral IV catheter. The patent covers apparatus including a catheter, introducer with first and second members, locking mechanism, and actuator configured to move the catheter from within the introducer to extending past the peripheral IV line end. The patent has 7 claims and was assigned to Velano Vascular, Inc.

Micro Analyte Sensor Continuous Monitoring Device

USPTO granted patent US12599320B2 to Medtrum Technologies Inc. on April 14, 2026, covering a micro analyte sensor and continuous analyte monitoring device. The patent includes dual electrode groups operating at different frequencies for analyte detection with redundancy. The patent contains 9 claims.

Implantable Micro-Biosensor and Method for Operating the Same

USPTO granted patent US12599318B2 to Bionime Corporation on April 14, 2026, for an implantable micro-biosensor device. The invention includes a substrate with multiple working electrodes and a counter electrode configured to measure physiological signals and consume interfering substances. The patent contains 11 claims covering the biosensor architecture and operating method.

Health Trackers for Autonomous Targeting of Tissue Sampling Sites

The USPTO granted patent US12599313B2 to inventor Gil Travish on April 14, 2026. The patent covers health tracker devices configured to autonomously target tissue sampling sites using magnetic resonance spectral data. The scanner includes a magnet for field gradients, RF transmitting antenna, and RF sensing antenna to obtain spectral data from predetermined locations within a volume of interest. The patent contains 14 claims and was filed on June 23, 2022.

Sony Patent for ML-Based Eyesight Test System Using Eye Image Analysis

The USPTO granted Patent US12599303B2 to Sony Group Corporation on April 14, 2026, covering a machine learning-based eyesight test system. The system uses a processor and ML algorithm to estimate eyesight characteristics including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism from eye images. The patent application was filed February 28, 2023 and contains 17 claims defining the scope of the invention.

Sensor Device, System, and Method for Performing an Absolute Blood Pressure Measurement

USPTO granted patent US12599308B2 to AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a sensor device or system for performing absolute blood pressure measurements using a finger abutment surface, dual sensors measuring blood volume pulses and force/pressure, and processing circuitry to determine absolute blood pressure. The patent contains 17 claims.

Amazon Technologies - mmWave Radar Oxygen and Vital Signs Monitoring Patent

The USPTO granted Amazon Technologies Patent US12599307B1 for a method of concurrent monitoring of indoor oxygen concentration levels and human vital signs using mmWave radar sensors. The technology employs triangular and ramp-type chirp signals to detect vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate, while RSSI measurements at approximately 60 GHz determine oxygen concentration in the ambient environment. The patent includes 20 claims.

System for Conducting Eye Examinations for Visual Acuity

USPTO granted patent US12599301B2 to Verily Life Sciences LLC on April 14, 2026, covering systems and methods for conducting eye examinations to assess visual acuity. The patent describes an optical subsystem positioned in front of one or both eyes of a user, which may be a handheld or head-worn device, capable of determining distance based on comparing a fixed visual indicator size to its detected size in a camera image. The system outputs eye examination images based on valid distance ranges and accepts user input for visual stimulus selection. The patent contains 22 claims.

Pupil Dynamics Assessment System for Situational Awareness Competency Estimation

USPTO granted patent US12599306B2 to Rockwell Collins, Inc. covering a computer-implemented system and method for assessing operator performance by analyzing eye tracking data correlated with physiological data including heart rate. The system evaluates whether operators exhibit anticipatory responses, differentiates cognitively-initiated behaviors from environmentally-triggered behaviors, and assesses situational awareness competency. The patent contains 16 claims.

Configurable Hardware Platform for Physiological Monitoring

USPTO granted patent US12599304B2 to Bardy Diagnostics, Inc. for an implantable medical device featuring a configurable hardware platform for physiological monitoring. The device includes electrodes on a hollow housing, a microcontroller with non-volatile memory, an analog front end for ECG signal sensing, wireless transceiver for external data communication, and a receiving coil with charging circuit. The patent contains 19 claims.

Laryngoscope with Physiological Parameter Indicator

USPTO granted patent US12599300B2 to Covidien AG for a laryngoscope system featuring physiological parameter monitoring. The system includes a paired laryngoscope with camera and display that receives physiological data from a monitor, generating visual indicators for healthcare providers during procedures.

Multimodal Soft Tissue Imaging for Dermal Lesions

The USPTO granted patent US12599299B2 to Dentsply Sirona Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a method and device for multimodal imaging of dermal and mucosal lesions using at least two imaging modalities, including 3D scanning, with information on distance and angulation between the scanning device and the tissue. The patent contains 28 claims.

Systems and Methods for Detecting Physical Contact of Surgical Instrument with Patient Tissue

USPTO granted patent US12599298B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a tissue contact detection system that monitors surgical instrument temperature during procedures to detect physical contact with patient tissue and trigger mitigation operations. The patent lists three inventors: Jonathan D. Halderman, Kayla K. Anderson, and Anqi Fan, with 17 claims covering the technology.

Apparatus for Cleaning a Laparoscope

USPTO granted US patent 12599297B2 to King Saud University for an apparatus designed to clean laparoscopes. The device includes a housing, fluid-moving assembly, wiping assembly, and trigger mechanism to spray cleaning fluid and wipe the transparent portion of the laparoscope housing. The patent contains 7 claims.

Medical Light Source Device and Medical Observation System

USPTO granted Patent US12599296B2 to Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc. on April 14, 2026, for a medical light source device featuring dual light sources—a laser emitter and measurement light source for monitoring light guide connection states—and a control system that adjusts laser output based on return light analysis. The patent contains 20 claims.

Surgical Robotic System with Integrated Navigation

USPTO granted patent US12599447B2 to Globus Medical, Inc. for a surgical robotic system with integrated navigation and multiple surgical arms. The patent covers devices and methods for robot-assisted surgery to assist with procedures including pedicle screws and interbody implants. The patent contains 19 claims with inventors Norbert Johnson and David C. Paul.

Robotic Surgical System with Removable Portion and Method of Disassembling Same (US12599446B2)

The USPTO granted Patent US12599446B2 to Cilag GmbH International for a robotic surgical system with a removable tool portion. The system includes a controller, surgical instrument, and tool with a disassembly feature that disconnects a portion of the instrument in response to controller instructions. The patent contains 20 claims and covers technology in CPC classifications A61B 34/32, A61B 50/30, and related surgical robotics categories.

Surgical Robotic Automation with Tracking Markers and Controlled Tool Advancement

The USPTO granted patent US12599443B2 to Globus Medical, Inc. covering surgical robotic automation with tracking markers and controlled tool advancement for implant insertion procedures. The patent includes 20 claims relating to threaded guide tubes for robotic surgical instruments and a dilator system enabling independent tool control within robotic surgical procedures.

Qatar University Surgical Robot Patent US12599442B2 Granted

USPTO granted Patent US12599442B2 to Qatar University on April 14, 2026, for an assistive surgical robot system for distal hole localization in intramedullary nail surgery. The patent covers a system including an imaging device, probe, robot, and computer program instructions for aligning fasteners to holes in implanted devices. The patent includes 18 claims and names three inventors.

Surgical Torque Sensor With Decision Support, Mazor Robotics

USPTO granted patent US12599441B2 to Mazor Robotics Ltd. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a surgical system with a torque sensor for measuring power tool torque characteristics and decision support functionality. The 20-claim patent includes processors and memory for evaluating torque data and executing predetermined actions.

Sirona Medical Catheter With Improved Irrigation - US12599431B2

USPTO granted Patent US12599431B2 to Sirona Medical Technologies, Inc. for a catheter with expandable and contractible fluid pathways. The invention includes an elongate body with a distal electrode, expandable members between the electrode and body distal end, an actuator for advancing and retracting the electrode, and a fluid-sealed lumen configured to expand and collapse with electrode movement. The patent contains 17 claims and covers catheters with improved irrigation capabilities for medical procedures.

Adjustable Marker Reference Device for Surgery (US12599440B2)

USPTO granted Patent US12599440B2 to Point Robotics Medtech Inc. for an adjustable marker reference device used to identify surgical instruments. The patent covers a device with a base, upper cover, connecting rods, markers, and a fixing button mechanism that allows controlled movement and positioning of markers for surgical navigation.

Lung Tissue Navigation System

USPTO granted patent US12599439B2 to Covidien LP on April 14, 2026, for a system and method of navigating to target sites in lung tissue using an extended working channel with electromagnetic sensors integrated into an electromagnetic navigation system. The patent contains 20 claims and covers technology for determining and displaying the distance from a tool to a target site on a display device.

Stent End Point Locations System

USPTO granted Koninklijke Philips N.V. Patent US12599438B2 for a system and method for determining suitable end point locations for a stent using intraluminal imaging. The system includes processors configured to receive temporal sequences of intraluminal images from an imaging device and identify whether positions along a lumen represent suitable stent end points. The patent contains 19 claims.

Pre-Procedure Planning, Intra-Procedure Guidance for Biopsy and Ablation

USPTO granted Patent US12599437B2 to Covidien LP covering a system and method for navigation of a luminal network for pre-procedure planning and intra-procedure guidance during biopsy and ablation of tumors. The system uses CT image data, generates 3D models, and provides real-time catheter sensor location registration for navigation to tumors. The patent includes 20 claims and covers technology for use with or without cone-beam CT or fluoroscopic imaging.

Boston Scientific Patent US12599435B2 for Catheter Ablation Using Irreversible Electroporation

USPTO granted patent US12599435B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on April 14, 2026, for catheter systems and methods using pulsed DC voltage to drive irreversible electroporation for selective tissue ablation. The patent includes claims covering voltage pulse generators, electrode controllers with selection and pulse delivery modules, and methods for delivering pulsed voltage waveforms to selected electrodes.

Apparatus and Method for Intra-Cardiac Mapping and Ablation

USPTO granted patent US12599433B2 to Kardium Inc. on April 14, 2026, covering an intra-cardiac mapping system that uses convective cooling effects of blood flow to locate heart chambers for ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation. The patent describes a catheter-deployed expandable net or scanning catheter that performs both cardiac mapping and ablation. The patent contains 35 claims with inventors Daniel Gelbart and Samuel Victor Lichtenstein.

Devices, Systems and Methods for Treatment of Abnormal Tissue Using Pulsed Electric Fields

USPTO granted Patent US12599432B2 to Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc. for devices, systems, and methods to treat abnormal tissue using pulsed electric field (PEF) energy. The patent covers non-thermal energy delivery that preserves extracellular matrices, blood vessels, and lymphatics while treating tumors, cysts, or diseased tissue. The 26 claims span filing date October 15, 2021, under application number 17502640.

Perivascular Nerve Denervation Catheter Patent US12599430B2

USPTO granted patent US12599430B2 to Deepqure Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a perivascular nerve denervation catheter featuring a shaft with a distal loop configured to curl around tissue and a plurality of electrodes made of two-way shape-memory alloy. The application was filed March 2, 2021, and includes 12 claims.

Methods for Controlling Treatment Volumes in Pulsed Electric Field Treatments

USPTO granted Patent US12599429B2 to North Carolina State University covering methods for electrotherapy via pulsed electric field. The patent describes modifying or killing target cells while simultaneously controlling treatment volumes, thermal gradients, muscle stimulation, and immune responses through dynamically adjusted electrical pulse delivery profiles. The patent contains 20 claims.

Energy Treatment Tool and Treatment System - US12599428B2

USPTO granted Patent US12599428B2 to Olympus Corporation on April 14, 2026. The patent covers an energy treatment tool with a grip, lever mechanism, electric switch, and rotatable driver for switching between contacting and noncontacting states. The invention, filed July 20, 2021 (Application No. 17380868), contains 19 claims under CPC classifications A61B 18/1447 and related A61B subclasses.

Smog Suction Structure for Electrosurgical Handpiece

USPTO granted Patent US12599427B2 to inventor In-Sang Choi for a smog suction structure designed for electrosurgical handpieces. The invention efficiently removes surgical smog that obstructs the operating surgeon's view and poses health hazards. The patent, filed on December 3, 2020, includes 7 claims and is classified under CPC codes related to electrosurgical instruments and suction devices.

Electrosurgical Generator Having Extended Measurement Range Patent

USPTO granted patent US12599426B2 to Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH for an electrosurgical generator with a configurable measurement system. The invention allows switching between different measurement configurations during operation to maintain accuracy across high and low amplitude signals. The patent includes 17 claims.

Perivascular Denervation Catheter Patent Grant to DEEPQURE INC.

The USPTO granted patent US12599425B2 to DEEPQURE INC. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a perivascular denervation catheter featuring a shaft with a loop disposed near the distal end, configured to curl around tissue and deliver energy for nerve ablation. The loop includes a bendable film, parallel electrodes, and sensors positioned between electrode pairs. The patent contains 13 claims.

Cryogenic Catheter Probe for Gastrointestinal Tract Ablation

The USPTO granted patent US12599424B2 to Agil Therapeutics, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a cryogenic catheter probe, system, and method for selective ablation of mucosal and submucosal tissue in the gastrointestinal tract. The invention includes a chamber with a central rail, cryogenic fluid delivery channels, and a sprayer configured to release cryogenic spray in treatment zones along the chamber. The patent contains 17 claims.

Apparatus for Pressing Out Bone Cement, Use and System

USPTO granted patent US12599423B2 to Heraeus Medical GmbH on April 14, 2026. The patent covers an apparatus for pressing out bone cement from a cartridge, featuring a threaded rod with external thread, a handle for rotating the threaded rod, and an adapter unit with internal thread. The outer surface of a thread turn of the external thread is not more than 370 mm2. The patent includes 15 claims and was filed on October 21, 2024.

Sacral Tether Anchor Spinal Implant Patent Granted

The USPTO granted patent US12599421B2 to Empirical Spine, Inc. on April 14, 2026, covering a sacral tether anchor spinal implant system. The patent covers a constraint device with a tether structure and compliance member adapted to couple with a superior spinous process and sacrum, along with an anchor member anchored to the sacrum. Inventors include Todd Alamin, Louis Fielding, Darin Gittings, Hugues Malandain, Anand Parikh, Eller Torres, and Ian Bennett. Medical device manufacturers and competitors in the spinal implant sector should monitor this patent when developing or designing spinal correction and restriction devices. The patent may restrict freedom to operate for similar sacral tether and spinous process constraint systems in the US market.

Shiga University Surgical Instrument Patent for Coracoid Process and Scapular Neck Movement

The USPTO granted patent US12599420B2 to National University Corporation Shiga University of Medical Science for a surgical instrument designed to facilitate proximity between the coracoid process and scapular neck. The instrument includes a shaft extending in a first direction and an inclined part extending at an angle of 95° to 115° to the first direction, with a notch for screw passage. The patent contains 10 claims and was filed on July 6, 2021.

Beveled Screw - US12599419B2 - Tyber Medical LLC

USPTO granted Patent US12599419B2 to Tyber Medical LLC on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a beveled screw design featuring a screw head with a bevel, an elongate shaft with a central longitudinal axis, and a tip distal from the head, for implantation into bone or bone fragments. The patent includes 13 claims and covers both the device and associated implantation methods.

Bone Fixation Device with Porous Architecture for Bone Ingrowth

USPTO granted Patent US12599418B2 to Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc. for a bone fixation device featuring a plate portion and a bone wedge portion with porous architecture designed to promote bone ingrowth for fusion and osteosynthesis of bone segments. The patent includes 20 claims and covers the device, manufacturing method, and fixation kit.

Patella Bone Plate System

The USPTO granted Patent US12599417B2 to Smith & Nephew, Inc. on April 14, 2026, covering patella bone plate systems for surgical reconstruction. The patent claims a contoured body with arms, variable angle holes, locking and fixation holes, slots, and a hook design extending around the patella apex. The 19 claims establish enforceable intellectual property rights for the assignee.

NuVasive Adjustable Implant Patent US12599416B2 Granted

USPTO granted patent US12599416B2 to NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers an adjustable implant including a housing, a first adjustable member positioned within the housing and moveable relative to the housing, and a first actuation assembly configured to move the first adjustable member relative to the housing. The patent contains 18 claims and is classified under CPC A61B 17/7016 and related surgical device categories.

Bone Anchoring Device with Receiving Part for Rod Coupling

USPTO granted patent US12599414B2 to Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KG for a bone anchoring device receiving part. The device includes a receiving body with a rod-receiving channel and accommodation space, plus a pressure element with a flexible portion for clamping a bone anchoring element head. The pressure element moves along the receiving part's longitudinal axis from an inserting position through pre-locking to a final locking position.

CarboFix Spine Composite Spinal Implant US12599413B2

The USPTO granted patent US12599413B2 to CarboFix Spine Inc. for a composite material spinal implant construct kit. The patent covers pedicle screw technology with an embracing structure and upper fastener having polygonal profile. The application was filed March 9, 2020, under application number 17437072, and includes 20 claims.

Smart Spinal Implant Sensors Patent Granted to Warsaw Orthopedic

The USPTO granted Patent US12599412B2 to Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. covering smart spinal implant sensors with measurement capabilities for spinal constructs. The patent includes method claims for attaching sensor-equipped implants to spinal constructs and performing intra-operative adjustments based on received sensor data.

Spinal Brace Rod Patent US12599411B2 Granted to Globeride, Inc.

The USPTO granted patent US12599411B2 to Globeride, Inc. on April 14, 2026, for a fixture rod for spinal braces featuring a core member and reinforcing fiber layer. The patent, filed September 10, 2021 (Application No. 18027818), contains 8 claims and addresses high rigidity and durability against deformation loads.

Multi-Clamp Surgical Device for External Bone Fixator

USPTO granted patent US12599410B2 to Advanced Trauma Solutions, LLC covering a multi-clamp apparatus for orthopedic external bone fixators. The invention features two clamp arms with opposing crescentic channels for securing multiple bone pins, collapsible torque amplifying knobs for hand operation, and ergonomically designed turn levers. The patent contains 20 claims.

Hinge for External Bone Fixator - Advanced Trauma Solutions

USPTO granted patent US12599409B2 to Advanced Trauma Solutions LLC for a hinge apparatus used in external bone fixators. The invention includes outrigger bars, joint bodies, a torque amplifying knob with collapsible turn levers, and a screw turn actuator. The patent has 14 claims and 3 CPC classifications in the A61B medical device category.

Bearing Assemblies for Selectively Coupling Surgical Instrument Components

USPTO granted patent US12599408B2 to Medos International Sàrl covering bearing assemblies for selectively coupling surgical instrument components. The patent includes 20 claims for assemblies with a housing, translating first race, bearing elements, and fixed second race configured to selectively lock to surgical instruments. Filing date was December 14, 2023.