USPTO Patent Grants - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

NEC patent for endoscopic lesion detection using heat maps

NEC patent for endoscopic lesion detection using heat maps

Method and system for assisting a user in guiding a catheter during a cardial operation

The USPTO granted Patent US12594018B2 to Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. for a method and system assisting catheter guidance during cardiac procedures. The patent covers dynamically identifying displaced portions of a catheter distal end assembly using electrical information from electrodes, generating and warping visual representations for display. The patent contains 20 claims and was filed on May 20, 2024.

NSCLC brain metastasis survival prediction method patent granted

USPTO granted patent US12594024B2 on April 7, 2026, to THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF KOREA INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION for a method of predicting survival of non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastasis. The patent covers comparing patient TMTrg values against cut-off values for long-term survival prediction using medical imaging analysis.

Medtronic Patent - Atrial Tachycardia Detection Based on Cardiac Rhythm Regularity

The USPTO granted Medtronic patent US12594019B2 covering systems and methods for detecting atrial tachycardia (AT) by analyzing cardiac rhythm regularity. The patent discloses techniques that apply different AT detection criteria depending on whether heart beat intervals are determined to be regular or irregular, enabling more accurate identification of AT episodes.

CoMind Technologies iNIRS System Patent Granted

USPTO granted Patent US12593983B2 to CoMind Technologies Limited for an interferometric near infrared spectroscopy (iNIRS) system. The patent covers a light emitting arrangement with wavelength swept emission, a light detecting arrangement with an interferometric optical detector, and multiple optical channel paths for delivering sample and reference light. The patent contains 20 claims and is classified under CPC codes including A61B 5/0075 and G16H 40/63.

Medical stroboscope endoscopy system with rolling shutter image sensor

USPTO granted patent US12593970B2 to KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. for a medical stroboscope endoscopy system utilizing rolling shutter image sensors with strobe light pulsing. The patent covers methods and devices for combining subset image data from adjacent rolling-shutter frames into enhanced video frames for endoscopic imaging applications.

Vision screening device including color imaging patent

The USPTO granted Patent US12593977B2 to Welch Allyn, Inc. on April 7, 2026, covering a vision screening device that combines near-infrared radiation imaging with color imaging to detect eye diseases and abnormalities. The device generates composite images by comparing grayscale NIR reflections against expected values to identify ocular conditions. The patent includes 16 claims and covers methods and systems for automated vision screening.

Systems and Methods for Measuring Visual Axis of the Eye

The USPTO granted Patent US12593976B2 to inventor Xiaochun Nie for systems and methods determining angular offset between visual axis and optical axis of the eye. The patent contains 13 claims covering methods for eye measurement used in diagnosis and surgery applications.

Essilor eye refraction system using light field display

USPTO granted Essilor International patent US12593975B2 for a system determining refraction features of both eyes using a light field display device with control circuitry that adjusts light fields based on individual optical aberrations. The patent covers technology for measuring and correcting vision for both eyes simultaneously and includes five inventors: Stephane Boutinon, Estelle Netter, Martha Hernandez-Castaneda, Konogan Baranton, and Gildas Marin.

Systems for tracking disease progression in a patient

The USPTO granted patent US12593971B2 to Iterative Scopes, Inc. covering systems and methods for tracking colon disease progression over time using video segmentation, feature extraction, and disease evolution prediction. The patent includes 20 claims for technology that processes colonoscopic video data and predicts drug dosage for patients.

Endoscope System and Method of Operating the Same - US12593967B2

USPTO granted Fujifilm Corporation patent US12593967B2 for an endoscope system with exposure control based on brightness detection of edge portions of endoscope images. The system calculates brightness information indicating the degree of brightness of edge portions and controls a tracking speed of exposure amount using a suppression coefficient. The patent includes 12 claims covering the exposure control method and system architecture.

Endoluminal Transhepatic Access Procedure Patent Grant

The USPTO granted patent US12593966B2 to Olympus Corporation covering systems, devices, and methods for endoluminal transhepatic access to a patient's pancreaticobiliary system during endoscopic procedures. The patent includes 16 claims for a steerable elongate instrument navigating through body cavities to access the liver and perform operations in the pancreaticobiliary system.

Endoscope with three-wire steering mechanism

USPTO granted patent US12593965B2 to AMBU A/S for an endoscope with a three-wire steering mechanism. The invention includes a handle, insertion cord with bending section, and a steering mechanism using three steering wires radially spaced around the insertion cord axis for controlled navigation. The patent contains 18 claims and covers the system configuration including the endoscope and monitor.

Imaging system and laproscope for imaging an object

USPTO granted patent US12593963B2 to Joshi Innovations GmbH for an imaging system and laproscope featuring dual focus-shifted sensors and multiple optical paths. The patent, filed November 11, 2021 as application 18253495, contains 14 claims covering the dual-sensor optical imaging technology for medical procedures.

Endoscope System and Suction Unit - Olympus Medical Systems

USPTO granted patent US12593961B2 to Olympus Medical Systems Corp. for an endoscope system with an integrated suction unit. The patent covers a design where the suction button, opening, and angle knob are arranged in a specific geometric configuration on the endoscope operation portion. Medical device manufacturers developing endoscopic equipment should consider this patent when designing new products.

Cardiac catheter with magnetic deflection sensor

USPTO granted patent US12594000B2 to St. Jude Medical International Holding for a cardiac catheter with a deformable body that deflects in response to force on the catheter tip. The patent covers a magnetic field sensor and permanent magnet system that detects deflection through changes in magnetic fields, with controller circuitry that associates sensor signals with force measurements. The patent contains 22 allowed claims.

Transmission mode-photoacoustic tomography of the human brain through an acoustic window

The USPTO granted Patent US12593986B2 to the California Institute of Technology covering photoacoustic imaging techniques for transmission mode tomography of the human brain through an acoustic window in the skull. The patent lists inventors Yang Zhang, Sri Sai Narasimha KS Dhara Venkata, and Lihong Wang, with 27 claims. This patent grant establishes enforceable intellectual property rights for diffuse light delivery and acoustic wave detection in brain imaging applications.

Method and device for determining a coronary microvascular resistance score

USPTO granted Patent US12593988B2 to QFR Solutions B.V. covering methods and devices for determining coronary microvascular resistance scores to assess myocardial tissue perfusion. The patent describes using blood pressure data, flow data, and throughflow geometry data to generate microvascular resistance scores via an electronic output signal for display. Medical device manufacturers developing cardiac diagnostic technologies should review this patent for potential freedom-to-operate implications.

AI System for Analyzing Wearable Activity Tracker Health Data

The USPTO granted Patent US12593990B2 to Aetna Inc. on April 7, 2026, covering a system and method for using deep learning algorithms to analyze health data collected from wearable devices such as activity trackers and smartwatches. The system processes input vectors containing monitored parameter data, embedding data from health records, and optionally social determinants and demographic data to generate health condition probability classifiers. Five inventors are named: Naiqian Zhi, Benjamin Wanamaker, Rajiv Bhan, and Sumeet Kumar.

Surgical Vessel Sizing System Patent Grant

USPTO granted patent US12593989B2 to Briteseed, LLC for a surgical system that determines vessel size using optical sensors. The system analyzes pulsatile and non-pulsatile light components to calculate vessel diameter. The patent names 6 inventors and contains 7 claims.

Energy Transmitting Device for Tinnitus Treatment via Bone Conduction

USPTO granted patent US12594007B2 to Circius Pharma AB for an energy transmitting device using bone conduction to treat tinnitus. The patent covers a two-unit system with a first unit producing treatment energy and a second unit securing the device against the patient's skin for bone conductivity transmission. The patent contains 21 claims and was filed on July 26, 2021.

Photoacoustic imaging spectral image processing apparatus and method

USPTO granted Patent US12593985B2 to Canon Kabushiki Kaisha for an image processing apparatus and method using photoacoustic imaging technology. The patent covers spectral image acquisition based on photoacoustic signals at multiple wavelengths, contrast agent detection, and display control for distinguishing contrast agent regions from other tissue. The patent has 31 claims and names five inventors.

Smartphone application with pop-open soundwave guide for diagnosing otitis media

The USPTO granted Patent US12594006B2 to Wavely Diagnostic Inc. for a smartphone application system designed to remotely detect otitis media (ear infections) in children for telemedicine use. The patent covers a pop-open soundwave guide that directs audio signals from a smartphone speaker to the eardrum and back to the microphone for analysis. The patent includes 5 claims and was filed on September 30, 2022.

Medical Device Inserters and Processes for Insertion and Use

USPTO granted patent US12588928B2 to Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. covering apparatus and methods for inserting medical devices into a subject's skin. The patent includes 20 claims related to inserter mechanisms with cylindrical caps and sleeves for sensor components. The patent was filed on June 7, 2018.

Devices and Methods for Removal of Material in a Vasculature

The USPTO granted patent US12588926B2 to 2MG, Inc. for devices and methods enabling removal of material from vasculature using a catheter that suctions material while rotating, potentially in combination with an external cuff to create a dam. The patent names inventors Mehrdad Farhangnia, Thomas Davis, Theodore Karmon, Brian Carter Wolfe, and Jonathan James Penrod.

Lumbar spondylolysis fracture fixation system

USPTO granted Patent US12588934B1 to inventors Paul Pagano and Matthew D Kitzmiller for a lumbar spondylolysis fracture fixation system. The patent covers a surgical instrumentation set including an anchor, flexible band, hook, inserter, and tensioner device for spinal fracture repair. The patent contains 10 claims and is classified under multiple A61B surgical device categories.

Multi-Planar Fixation System orthopedic surgical device

USPTO granted Patent US12588932B2 to inventors Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Scott Maling, Mark William Roberts, Jr., and Eli W. Jacobson for a multi-planar fixation system used in orthopedic surgery. The system comprises a body with curved, dorsal, and medial extensions configured to conform to foot anatomy for osteotomy fixation.

Surgical bone deformity correction tool patent for osteotomy

The USPTO granted patent US12588931B2 to inventor Mahmoud Hafez on March 31, 2026, covering a method and tool for measuring and correcting bone deformities during osteotomy and fracture treatment. The invention uses preoperative imaging to calculate deformity angles and includes a mechanism to guide bone alignment according to a planned trajectory.

Curvafix intramedullary device patent granted

USPTO granted patent US12588930B2 to Curvafix, Inc. on March 31, 2026, covering implantable intramedullary devices enabling delivery of liquid materials into bone channels. The patent includes 22 claims and names Eric Whittaker, Steven Dimmer, and Blake Matsuzaki as inventors. CPC classifications include A61B 17/72 and related surgical device categories.

Deep vein thrombosis thrombectomy device with embolic protection

USPTO granted patent US12588925B2 to Acotec Technologies Limited for a thrombectomy device designed to treat deep vein thrombosis. The device features a coring member to disintegrate blood clots from the proximal side and a catch member anchored on the distal side to prevent embolization. The patent covers 46 claims and is classified under multiple A61B medical device categories.

Minimally Invasive Surgical Dissector Patent

USPTO granted patent US12588924B2 to Children's Medical Center Corporation for a minimally invasive surgical dissector designed for inter-layer procedures. The device features a wedge structure for advancing between tissue layers and actuated jaws for creating working spaces during surgery. Inventors include Pedro Jose del Nido, Borami Shin Lee, Christopher James Payne, and Mossab Ym Saeed. The patent contains 20 claims.

Thrombectomy Device Having Clot Arrestor

USPTO granted Patent No. US12588919B2 to Nventric Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering a mechanical thrombectomy device with a clot arrestor featuring an expandable frame, interior wall defining a lumen, and support wire. The patent names Don Quy Ngo, Sungwoo Min, and Jiyoung Min as inventors.

Inverting capture apparatus with material depots for body lumen procedures

USPTO granted Stryker Corporation Patent US12588918B2 for inverting capture apparatuses designed to remove material from body lumens using a depot system holding flexible tubes in compressed configuration. The patent, covering 20 claims, names inventors Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, and Jayson Delos Santos.

Pedicle Marker Medical Device Patent Grant

USPTO granted Patent US12588917B2 to NEO MEDICAL S.A. for a pedicle marker medical device featuring an elongated tubular body with a plug and non-threaded external surface. The patent, covering 17 claims and inventor Vincent Lefauconnier, was filed on June 17, 2019.

Medical Device for Treating Fibrous Adhesions

USPTO granted patent US12588923B2 to Aliform Inc. for a device designed to treat fibrous adhesions such as those implicated in cosmetic conditions including dimpling. The patented device comprises an elongate body with user-controllable breaking means actuatable to move between retracted and operative positions to disrupt fibrous connective tissue. Inventors are Victor Suturin and Mikhail Soutorine.

Sterile barriers and sensor sets for a medical device

The USPTO granted patent US12588922B2 to HumanTouch Surgical Ltd covering sterile barriers and sensor configurations for medical devices. The patent, granted on March 31, 2026, includes 2 claims and protects technology that isolates internal components such as battery packs or sensor packs from the environment and patients. Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers should be aware of this new intellectual property protection.

Treatment tool with detachable movable gripping piece

The USPTO granted Patent US12588921B2 to Olympus Corporation for a treatment tool with a detachable movable gripping piece. The patent covers a mechanism allowing controlled movement within a first range and restricted movement in a second range, with the movable piece attachable and detachable at positions within the restricted range. The grant includes 19 claims.

Clamping lockout for linear surgical stapler

The USPTO granted Patent US12588920B2 to Cilag GmbH International covering a clamping lockout mechanism for linear surgical staplers. The patent describes a lockout arm that prevents improper assembly and transitions to a bypass position only when the latch projection is properly captured. The patent contains 20 claims and was filed on November 8, 2023.

Wright Medical Ankle Replacement System and Method Patent

The USPTO granted Patent US12588916B2 to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. on March 31, 2026, covering an ankle replacement system and method. The patent (32 claims) describes a position adjustment device and surgical technique for tibia resection during ankle replacement procedures. The filing date was July 15, 2024, with application number 18772514.

Surgical saw for actuating a saw blade with an oscillating head

The USPTO granted Patent US12588912B2 to Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC covering a surgical saw with an oscillating head and navigation system integration. The patent claims a method for navigating a surgical saw by attaching reference points to the blade, tracking pointer position against those points, and determining blade orientation relative to the saw. The patent application was filed June 7, 2024, and contains 18 claims.

Bone Graft Harvesting Device Patent Grant

The USPTO granted patent US12588913B2 to Medline Industries, LP for a bone graft harvesting device. The device features a cutter section and housing section secured by a removable fastener, with one section having a shaft for drill connection and the other including a scoop for bone removal. The patent was filed August 24, 2023, and contains 9 claims.

Vascular Flow Restriction Device Patent Granted

USPTO granted Patent US12588910B1 to Vahaticor, Inc. for vascular flow restriction devices and related systems and methods. The patent covers technology for deploying a flow restriction device in patient vascular systems with the ability to recapture and reposition the device after partial or full deployment, including confirmation of placement via pressure drop measurements in the coronary sinus.

Bone resection method by plunge milling and rasping during total ankle arthroplasty

The USPTO granted Arthrex, Inc. Patent No. US12588915B2 for a system of tibial bone resection using a rasp with rough and smooth curved surfaces designed for use during total ankle arthroplasty. The patent, filed December 2, 2022, covers 13 claims and names Maris Prieditis, Benjamin Chan, and Adam N. Garlock as inventors.

Independent Gripper for Tissue Repair

The USPTO granted patent US12588908B2 to Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. on March 31, 2026. The patent covers an independent gripper device for tissue approximation and repair during therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical operations. The invention includes 15 claims and is particularly useful for accessing remote tissue locations through tortuous anatomical pathways.

Healthcare Mirror with Temperature Sensor Patent Grant

USPTO granted patent US12588901B2 to Kohler Co. for a healthcare mirror apparatus featuring an integrated temperature sensor and controller for analyzing physiological data. The patent, filed June 10, 2021 under application number 17343876, contains 17 claims and covers mirror frame, sensor cavity, and temperature monitoring functionality.

Implant devices and fabrication methods for tissue repair

The USPTO granted Patent US12588904B2 to Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. for implant devices and fabrication methods configured to repair tissue. The patent covers devices with distal and proximate ends connectable to tissue parts, a substrate with a longitudinal axis, preformed channels, and preloaded sutures. The patent lists Stephen Wohlert as inventor and classifies under CPC categories including A61B 17/0401, A61L 27/3633, and A61F 2/08.

Shear-Wave Elastography Ultrasound Imaging Patent Grant

USPTO granted Patent US12588898B2 to eight inventors for methods of shear-wave elastography liver imaging using ultrasound. The patent covers receiving segmented ultrasound image data of a liver, automatically identifying regions of interest for elastography, and presenting the data on a display. The patent contains 13 claims and covers CPC classifications A61B 8/469 and A61B 8/485.

Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with machine learning

USPTO granted Patent US12588899B2 to Canon Kabushiki Kaisha for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that uses machine learning models to generate estimated images from reduced transmission/reception ultrasonic scan data. The patent covers technology that trains models on data from varying numbers of ultrasonic transmissions to produce high-quality images from fewer scans.

Knee joint capsular disruption and repair

USPTO granted patent US12588905B2 to Arthrex, Inc. covering methods to repair meniscal extrusion caused by knee capsule detachment. The patent includes 20 claims spanning surgical repair techniques and cadaveric/synthetic training models. Assignee: Arthrex, Inc. Inventors include David Crane, George Paletta, and others.

Suturing Device Patent

USPTO granted patent US12588906B1 to DURASTAT LLC for a suturing device. The device includes an elongate first member with footplate and slot, distal and proximal carriages, a receiver with suture connector capture, and an elastic coupling that compresses upon contacting obstructions. The patent contains 19 claims covering medical suturing technology.