USPTO Patent Grants - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Imaging assembly for intraluminal imaging

USPTO granted patent US12588894B2 to Koninklijke Philips N.V. for an intraluminal imaging device featuring a flexible elongate member and imaging assembly with ultrasound transducer elements on a flexible substrate. The patent, filed March 7, 2018, contains 21 claims and is classified under A61B 8/12 and related diagnostic ultrasound categories.

Flexible Two-Dimensional Ultrasound Phased Array System

The USPTO granted patent US12588895B2 to inventors Kenneth Shepard, Jeffrey Ellosian, and Tiago Costa for a flexible two-dimensional ultrasound phased array system. The invention comprises a flexible substrate with integrated circuits that control ultrasound transducer excitation phases based on substrate shape. This patent covers medical ultrasound imaging applications including diagnostic and surgical guidance.

Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and control method of ultrasound diagnostic apparatus

The USPTO granted Patent US12588896B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that detects sampling target regions in breast tissue and displays recommended needle insertion paths on a monitor. The apparatus includes a needle detection unit and passage determination unit to verify tissue sampling accuracy. Invented by Riko Koshino, Application No. 18046869 was filed October 14, 2022.

Tablet Ultrasound System

USPTO granted patent US12588893B2 to Teratech Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering tablet-based portable medical ultrasound imaging systems with touchscreen controls, multi-chip module engine boards, and real-time 3D imaging capabilities. The patent lists 43 claims and names inventors Alice M. Chiang, William M. Wong, and Noah Berger.

Acoustic Wave Diagnostic Apparatus and Control Method

USPTO granted patent US12588891B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation covering an acoustic wave diagnostic apparatus with automatic measurement target recognition and algorithmic measurement capabilities. The patent includes 15 claims relating to ultrasound imaging technology for medical diagnostics. Patent expires November 27, 2040 based on original filing date.

Fujifilm Ultrasonic Endoscope Patent Grant

The USPTO granted Patent US12588889B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation for an ultrasonic endoscope device featuring a pressing portion on the inner peripheral surface of a base member. The invention addresses light guide fiber positioning with a pressing surface against which a pressed portion of the light guide fiber is pressed. The patent contains 4 claims and was filed by inventor Masaya Inoue.

High-resolution ultrasonography of gingival biomarkers for periodontal diagnosis

The USPTO granted patent US12588888B2 to The Regents of the University of California for a method of periodontal disease diagnosis using B-mode ultrasound imaging. The patent covers identifying specific gingival biomarkers (GM, ABC, CEJ, PDL, GE) to evaluate periodontal disease metrics and guide therapeutic treatment. The patent names Jesse Vincent Jokerst, Colman Arthur Moore, and Casey Chen as inventors.

Medical device position sensing components

USPTO granted patent US12588887B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on March 31, 2026. The patent covers a medical device needle with integrated position sensing components for determining the position and orientation of a distal tip during medical procedures. The device includes a handle, sheath, core, and a transmitter or receiver device for a position sensing system.

Fat mass derivation device, method, and program

The USPTO granted Patent US12588885B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering a fat mass derivation device, method, and program. The technology derives fat mass and visceral fat distributions from dual-energy radiation images. The patent includes 13 claims and is assigned to inventor Tomoyuki Takahashi.

Physiological Parameter Sensing Alert System with Activity-Based Alert Adaptation

The USPTO granted Royal Philips N.V. Patent US12588875B2 for a physiological parameter sensing system that combines physiological sensor signals with activity monitoring to determine when additional measurements are recommended. The system generates alerts with characteristics adapted to the user's current activity type and level to ensure alerts are perceived without causing annoyance. The patent includes 12 claims and was filed December 10, 2019.

X-ray detector and radiographic X-ray apparatus

USPTO granted patent US12588878B2 to Sharp Display Technology Corporation for an X-ray detector featuring alternately stacked scintillators and low refractive index layers with light collecting portions. The invention improves light collection efficiency in radiographic imaging by focusing emitted light toward corresponding photoelectric conversion elements. This patent has 5 claims and covers technology applicable to radiographic X-ray apparatus.

Radiation detection apparatus with dual sensor panels

USPTO granted Patent US12588879B2 to Canon Kabushiki Kaisha for a radiation detection apparatus featuring dual sensor panels with a separable adhesive coupling mechanism. The invention, filed by Daiki Nakagawa et al., enables damage-free separation of sensor panels under stimulation and has applications in CT apparatus.

Portable radiographic imaging apparatus and radiographic imaging system

USPTO granted patent US12588880B2 to Konica Minolta, Inc. on March 31, 2026. The patent covers a portable radiographic imaging apparatus with a plurality of connectors supporting generic and non-generic communication cables. The patent has 6 claims and is classified under CPC A61B 6/4233, A61B 6/4283, A61B 6/4405, and A61B 6/56.

X-ray System and Method for Tissue Structural Analysis and Imaging

USPTO granted patent US12588883B2 to EosDx Inc. for an X-ray system combining mammography with absorption contrast imaging and diffractometer to analyze breast tissue structure and identify potential cancer sites. The patent, with 20 claims, names inventors Alexander P. Lazarev and Pavel Lazarev, and was filed July 13, 2023.

Connection joint for endoscopes

The USPTO granted patent US12588802B2 to OLYMPUS CORPORATION for a connection joint for endoscopes with 15 claims. The patent, invented by Kazuki Ono, covers a first sleeve design for externally fitting tube end portions with a first pusher and bias releasing mechanism.

Image diagnosis assistance apparatus, endoscope system, image diagnosis assistance method, and image diagnosis assistance program

USPTO granted Patent US12588799B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation on March 31, 2026. The patent covers an image diagnosis assistance apparatus and endoscope system that performs region-of-interest recognition using both screen display and audio reporting, with audio reporting levels adjusted based on examination status determination. The patent contains 12 claims and was assigned to inventor Toshihiro Usuda.

Endoscope treatment tool

USPTO granted Patent US12588800B2 to Olympus Corporation for an endoscope treatment tool featuring a tubular distal-end member, outer sheath with channel, treatment-tool body with bendable insertion portion, and rotating member with through-hole. The invention enables guided treatment along a curved locus when pushed in the longitudinal direction. Patent has 13 claims and covers CPC classifications including A61B 1/018 and A61B 17/29.

Endoscope bending section

USPTO granted patent US12588804B2 to Cook Medical Technologies LLC for an endoscope bending section capable of bending in four directions independent of the viewing configuration. The patent includes 19 claims covering continuous and discontinuous rib designs that allow accessory channels to move laterally within the device interior cavity.

Endoscopic Device with Telescoping Members

USPTO granted patent US12588805B2 to Cook Medical Technologies LLC for an endoscopic device with telescoping members. The invention comprises a handle, an elongate tube, an accessory channel, and a movable slide within a curved track to control channel movement. The patent contains 20 claims.

Vision Test Apparatus and System Patent

USPTO granted patent US12588807B2 to EYEMIKAN BIOTECH INC. on March 31, 2026 for a vision test apparatus combining converging and diverging lenses to form virtual images for vision testing. The patent covers the optical system design and method for conducting vision assessments.

Imaging systems with improved accuracy and measurements

USPTO granted patent US12588808B2 to Aliph Medical Inc. covering imaging systems with improved accuracy using synchronized modulators to generate image markers for distortion correction. The patent applies to ocular biometry and topography, including OCT arrangements and on-axis imaging systems for whole-eye imaging.

Expandable body device and method of use for aneurysm treatment

USPTO granted Patent US12589014B2 to Artio Medical, Inc. for an expandable body device (ballstent/blockstent) and delivery catheter system designed to treat saccular vascular aneurysms and occlude blood vessel segments. The patent covers devices comprising gold, platinum, or silver that can be compressed, positioned, and expanded to conform to aneurysm shapes, with external surfaces configured to promote thrombosis and tissue ingrowth.

Modified jaw thrust appliance

USPTO granted patent US12589019B2 to inventors Manu Sethi and Sangeetha Sethi for a modified jaw thrust appliance, a medical device for jaw repositioning. The patent includes 19 claims covering an adjustable slidable bottom mechanism, ergonomic thumb piece, inverted U-shaped base with padded back facing, and curved front facing design. This patent grants exclusive rights to the inventors for the disclosed device configuration.

Fluid Collection Assemblies with Movement Enhancing Features

USPTO granted patent US12589022B2 to PureWick Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering fluid collection assemblies with movement enhancing features. The patent includes 20 claims and names 8 inventors including Dana Ahmad Abdelal and others. This grant establishes PureWick's intellectual property rights for the described medical fluid collection technology.

Bipolar Mapping Suction Device Patent Grant

The USPTO granted Patent US12588868B2 to Inomed Medizintechnik GmbH for a bipolar mapping suction instrument used in surgery. The device monitors nerve tissue while suctioning fluids and tissue. The patent includes 17 claims covering the instrument's dual-pole electrical system and concentric tube design with insulation between cannulas.

Optimizing checkpoint locations for medical instrument insertion trajectory

The USPTO granted Patent US12588874B2 to XACT Robotics Ltd. covering computer-implemented methods and systems for optimizing checkpoint locations along medical instrument insertion trajectories in image-guided procedures. The patent, with 20 claims, relates to model-based determination of optimal checkpoint positions using data from automated medical devices.

PSA Cardiac Activation Detection Method and System

The USPTO granted Patent No. US12588856B2 to Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. covering methods for identifying and graphically indicating cardiac tissue locations exhibiting progressively slowing activation (PSA) based on cardiac signal analysis. The patent includes 14 claims and names eight inventors including Tal Haim Bar-On and Kumaraswamy Nanthakumar.

System and method for intraoperative nerve guidance during surgery

USPTO granted patent US12588860B2 to Neuralytix, LLC covering a system and method for intraoperative nerve guidance during surgical procedures. The patent describes receiving real-time image data from intraoperative imaging, determining nerve function parameters indicative of nerve health, and presenting a concurrent visual output of anatomical structures and nerve health indicators. The patent names inventors David S. Nay and Christopher Wybo, with 19 claims.

EEG-fNIRS neurofeedback system patent granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12588859B2 to the Education University of Hong Kong for an integrated EEG-fNIRS neurofeedback system. The patent covers EEG electrodes, fNIRS detectors, a computation module, and a report generator that processes brain signals and selects a representative score. Invented by Kin Chung Michael Yeung, the patent contains 12 claims and was granted on March 31, 2026.

Wearable device and method for non-invasive assessment of glymphatic flow

USPTO granted Patent US12588861B2 to Applied Cognition, Inc. for a wearable head-mounted system that non-invasively assesses glymphatic flow using alternating current electrodes. The system includes a measurement validation module applying Hilbert transform or Kramer-Kronig tests and a cranial fluid dynamics module. The patent contains 20 claims and covers devices and methods for neurological fluid assessment.

Methods and systems for determining brain and nerve function status via pupillary analysis

The USPTO granted Patent US12588846B2 to Hadasit Medical Research Services & Development Ltd. covering methods, systems, and devices for determining brain and/or nerve function status by analyzing pupillary response through closed eyelids. The patent includes 17 claims and covers technology that tracks pupil location, calculates pupil size, and monitors pupillary reflex using transmitted light analysis.

Analyte sensors and sensing methods featuring dual detection of glucose and ketones

The USPTO granted Patent US12588844B2 to Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. covering analyte sensors capable of dual detection of glucose and ketones. The patent includes 18 claims for sensors with two working electrodes, one with a ketones-responsive enzyme system and one with a glucose-responsive enzyme, each coated with a membrane of different composition. The invention enables concurrent measurement of both analytes from a single sensor device.

Pen Format Liquid Collection Device

USPTO granted Patent US12588845B2 to University of Tasmania for a pen-format liquid collection device for liquid sampling and analysis. The device features an elongate tubular housing with a liquid take-up element (capillary) and a retention element that protects samples within the housing. The patent includes 41 claims and names 7 inventors including David Charles Bailey and Andrew Gooley.

Biomagnetism measuring device and method for controlling biomagnetism measuring device

The USPTO granted Patent US12588847B2 to Shimadzu Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering a biomagnetism measuring device and control method. The invention uses first and second magnetic sensors with optical pumping action via plasma-generated cells, with staggered plasma generation controlled by a power supply controller. The patent contains 6 claims.

Devices and Systems for Measuring Magnetic Fields

USPTO granted patent US12588848B2 to INSERM for a magnetic field measurement device designed for magnetocardiovascular applications. The invention uses ultrasensitive magnetic sensors capable of measuring weak fields in the sub-picotesla range with low-noise processing circuitry. The patent contains 19 claims covering the device design and measurement methods.

Garment medical examination system

USPTO granted patent US12588849B2 to Scientific American Medical Examination Research, LLC for an ECG glove system capable of recording 12-lead electrocardiograms. The patent covers a glove with precordial leads positioned along the peripheral edge and arm leads positioned on both palmar and dorsal sides. Inventor Samer Nasry holds 20 claims for this medical examination garment.

Monitoring and analysis of invasive and non-invasive electrophysiological signals

The USPTO granted Cardioinsight Technologies Inc. Patent US12588850B2 covering a computer-implemented method for monitoring and analyzing electrophysiological signals using both invasive and body surface electrodes. The patent protects technology for reconstructing cardiac electrophysiological signals on surfaces of interest within a patient's body, with geometry data that adapts based on movement of invasive electrodes.

Variable density mapping catheter

The USPTO granted Patent US12588851B2 to St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. for a variable density mapping catheter designed for cardiac electrophysiological mapping. The patent, with 20 claims, covers flexible high-density mapping catheters with electrode arrays for detecting tissue characteristics and diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias such as cardiac arrhythmias.

Neural interface system and method

USPTO granted patent US12588852B2 to Science Corporation for a neural interface system capable of recording electrical signals from neurons and delivering optical/electrical stimuli via LEDs and electrodes. The patent, with 19 claims, covers integrated recording and stimulus modules controlled by digital and analog drive circuitry.

Analyte Sensor with Integrated Components Patent Grant

The USPTO granted Patent US12588843B2 to Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. covering analyte sensor devices with integrated electrical and chemical components fabricated on a substrate. The patent includes 29 claims and relates to continuous glucose monitoring technology.

Blood oxygen concentration measurement device and method

USPTO granted patent US12588840B2 to Quanta Computer Inc. on March 31, 2026, covering a blood oxygen concentration measurement device with light source, detection, signal processing, and control units. The patent includes 12 claims for calculating blood oxygen values, pulse rate, and signal strength index, with low perfusion measurement capabilities.

Calibration-free pulse oximetry

The USPTO granted Patent US12588841B2 to Viavi Solutions Inc. on March 31, 2026, covering calibration-free pulse oximetry devices and methods. The patent (20 claims) describes devices and methods for calculating arterial oxygen saturation using photoplethysmography (PPG) data analysis without requiring traditional calibration. Inventors: Lan Sun, Chang Meng Hsiung, Babs Soller.

Photometry Device for Bloodstream Oxygen Measurement Using Dual LED Configuration

USPTO granted Analog Devices International Unlimited Company Patent No. US12588842B2 for a photometry device using dual LED configuration with an inductor for measuring oxygen in a patient's bloodstream. The patent (18 claims) covers systems and methods for emitting light to a target via first and second LEDs with energy storage capability.

Wearable device for differential measurement on pulse rate and blood flow

USPTO granted patent US12588820B2 to OMNI MEDSCI, INC. (inventor Mohammed N. Islam) on March 31, 2026. The patent covers a wearable device with biosensors, LED light sources, and AI-based analysis for measuring pulse rate and blood flow through differential optical measurement.

OCT catheter with low refractive index optical material

The USPTO granted Patent US12588819B2 to Elumn8 Medical, Inc. for an OCT catheter with low refractive index optical filler material designed to reduce imaging artifacts during medical procedures. The patent covers 26 claims relating to catheter devices combining imaging and intervention capabilities with a tapered distal end serving as a crossing tool for occluded vessels. Inventors include John B. Simpson, Kin Foong Chan, Wendy Lam, Sergio Salinas, and Evangeline Lumabas.

Marker Localization Patent Granted to Cianna Medical

USPTO granted Patent US12588829B2 to Cianna Medical, Inc. for apparatus, systems, and methods used to localize markers or tissue structures within a patient's body, such as for breast lesion localization. The patent (18 claims) covers implantable markers and electromagnetic signal probes for detecting and removing tissue specimens including lesions.

Methods and Systems for Diagnosing and Treating Fibromyalgia

The USPTO granted Patent US12588828B2 to inventor Robert S. Katz, covering methods and systems for diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia using pressure measurements from saline injection into muscle locations. The patent protects a device comprising a needle, saline-filled syringe, connecting tube, and pressure sensor. The patent contains 12 claims.

Atlasense Biomed remote physiological monitor patent granted

USPTO granted patent US12588822B2 to Atlasense Biomed Ltd. for a remote physiological monitor system featuring wireless sensors, fall detection algorithms, and alert capabilities. The patent includes 32 claims covering a micromonitor with non-optical pulse wave or ECG sensors and condition monitoring/prediction functionality. Filed August 2, 2021 as Application No. 17392128.

Body temperature estimation, single sensor, Korea Electronics Technology Institute

Body temperature estimation, single sensor, Korea Electronics Technology Institute

Determining different sleep stages in a wearable medical device patient

USPTO granted patent US12588827B2 to ZOLL Medical Corporation for a patient monitoring device that uses ECG and motion sensors to determine sleep stages and adjust cardiac arrhythmia detection parameters accordingly. The device differentiates between immobilized and non-immobilized sleep states to optimize monitoring modes. The patent covers 16 claims filed under Application No. 17907650.