USPTO Patent Grants - Prosthetics (A61F)

4C Medical Prosthetic Heart Valve

The USPTO granted patent US12588998B1 to 4C Medical Technologies, Inc. for a collapsible and expandable prosthetic heart valve implant designed for implantation in a heart chamber. The patent includes 126 claims and was filed on April 23, 2025 under Application No. 19187060. Inventors are Saravana B. Kumar, Steven D. Kruse, and Jason S. Diedering.

Patient-Specific Total Disc Replacement Spinal Implant Patent

USPTO granted Patent US12589004B2 to Nexus TDR, Inc. for a patient-specific total disc replacement spinal implant system. The patent covers methods for tailoring spinal implants to individual patient needs by pre-operative evaluation and modifying implant flexure features. Assignee: Nexus TDR, Inc.; Inventors: David T. Hawkes, Peter Halverson.

Spinal Interbody Spacer Patent Grant - Astura Medical

The USPTO granted Patent US12589003B2 to Astura Medical Inc. for a spinal interbody spacer featuring an asymmetrical open end, asymmetrical screw fixation plate, and locking mechanism. The patent covers 14 claims and names inventors Ross Dusterhoft and Thomas Purcell. The patent expires June 29, 2043 based on the filing date of June 29, 2023.

Systems and methods for preparing a meniscal tissue for implant

The USPTO granted patent US12589002B2 to Arthrex, Inc. on March 31, 2026. The patent covers systems and methods for preparing meniscal tissue for implant, including meniscal allografts with bone blocks and techniques for shaping them using clamp and jig arrangements. Shane Noble is listed as lead inventor alongside four co-inventors, with 14 claims total.

Implant delivery device

USPTO granted patent US12588988B2 to 4C Medical Technologies, Inc. covering an implant delivery device with a constrained/relaxed configuration system. The patent includes a strut with hub-captured end, swivel body, pusher catheter, gauge handle with force measurement, and bushing for guided implant delivery. This represents routine issuance of intellectual property rights for medical device technology.

Heart valve sealing devices and delivery devices therefor

USPTO granted patent US12588997B2 to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a heart valve sealing device with 9 claims. The patent covers valve repair devices with a main shaft and moveable paddles configured between open and closed positions. The filing date was April 14, 2022.

Cardiac valve repair devices and associated systems and methods

The USPTO granted Medtronic Patent US12588996B2 for cardiac valve repair devices and associated systems and methods. The patent covers coaptation members configured to be positioned between native cardiac valve leaflets and fixation mechanisms for securing the device in position. Inventors include Katherine Miyashiro, Hanson S. Gifford III, and James I. Fann among 16 total inventors.

Transvalvular Intraanular Band and Chordae Cutting for Mitral Valve Treatment

The USPTO granted Patent US12588995B2 to Heart Repair Technologies, Inc. for a transvalvular intraannular band designed to treat mitral valve prolapse and mitral regurgitation. The patent (20 claims) covers a band implanted in the mitral annulus that extends across the coaptive edge of mitral valve leaflets to inhibit prolapse, combined with severing of at least one marginal chordae to permit leaflet closure against the band.

Devices, systems and methods for repairing lumenal systems

USPTO granted Patent US12588994B2 to Transmural Systems LLC for a tether and prosthesis delivery catheter system designed for repairing lumenal systems, including valve prostheses. The patent contains 12 claims and covers CPC classifications A61F 2/24 (heart valve prostheses) and A61B 17/04 (surgical fasteners).

Prosthetic heart valve delivery device and methods using supra-annular support

USPTO granted Patent US12588993B2 to VDyne, Inc. for a prosthetic heart valve delivery system using supra-annular support. The invention includes a delivery sheath with a control device that advances and deploys prosthetic valves in a compressed-to-expanded configuration. The 30-claim patent covers methods for stabilizing prosthetic valves relative to native heart valve anatomy during deployment.

Interventional Device Delivery Device Patent - Venus MedTech

The USPTO granted patent US12588992B2 to Venus MedTech (Hangzhou), Inc. for an easy-to-control interventional instrument delivery device. The device comprises a core tube with guiding and fixing heads, a slidable outer sheathing tube, and a floating limiting strip designed to prevent valve stent detachment during release and reduce friction during procedures.

Edwards Lifesciences Prosthetic Valve Delivery Patent Granted

The USPTO granted patent US12588991B2 to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation covering a prosthetic valve delivery apparatus with a dual-configuration indicator arm that signals when valve expansion reaches a predetermined diameter. The patent includes 18 claims and names inventors Elazar Levi Schwarcz, Oren Cohen, and Ofir Witzman.

Delivery apparatus for a prosthetic heart valve

USPTO granted patent US12588990B2 to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering a delivery apparatus handle for prosthetic heart valves with an actuation knob featuring a toggle mechanism. The toggle allows operators to switch between moving multiple elements (for frame expansion/collapsing) and moving a single element (for locking/releasing the frame). The patent contains 18 claims.

Implant delivery patent by 4C Medical, US12588989B2, granted Mar 31

Implant delivery patent by 4C Medical, US12588989B2, granted Mar 31

Knee brace design patent

The USPTO granted Design Patent USD1121161S1 to Shock Doctor, Inc. for an ornamental knee brace design. The patent was issued on March 31, 2026, based on application No. 29944597 filed on May 29, 2024. The patent contains one design claim covering the visual appearance of the knee brace.

Low profile transcatheter heart valve

USPTO issued patent grant US12588987B2 to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation on March 31, 2026, covering a low profile transcatheter heart valve prosthetic. The invention includes a radially collapsible and expandable annular frame with three commissure attachment posts, four rows of circumferential struts, and a three-leaflet structure.

Knee Brace Design

The USPTO granted design patent USD1121163S1 for a knee brace to Guangdong Transcontinental Technology Co., Ltd. The patent covers the ornamental design of the knee brace with one claim. Filing date was December 5, 2024, and the grant date is March 31, 2026.

Penile sleeve implant patent granted to Loria Cosmetic Urology

USPTO granted Design Patent USD1121151S1 to Loria Cosmetic Urology LLC for a penile sleeve implant. The patent was issued on March 31, 2026, with Victor Loria listed as the sole inventor and one design claim. CPC classifications indicate the device falls under male reproductive system medical devices (A61F 2/26, A61F 5/41).

Thumb brace design patent

USPTO issued Design Patent USD1121164S1 to Dongguan Feibu Industrial Co., Ltd. for a thumb brace. The patent, with a single claim, was granted March 31, 2026, based on application filed January 14, 2025.

Compliant Biological Scaffold with Biaxial Expansion

USPTO granted patent US12588985B2 to inventor Brent Schultz for a compliant biological scaffold incorporating elongated apertures arranged in geometric patterns that enable biaxial expansion or contraction. The scaffold may be formed in biological material in vivo or ex vivo and has applications in prosthetics and medical implants. The patent contains 25 claims and is classified under CPC codes A61F 2/86, A61F 2/90, and A61F 2/0063.

USPTO Grants Spinal System Patent to Genesys Spine

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582535B2) to Genesys Spine for a stand-alone interbody spinal system. The patent details an orthopedic fusion system including a cage, channels, anchors, and a resilient member. The filing date for this patent was February 26, 2024.

USPTO Patent Grant for Flexible Implants and Instruments

The USPTO has granted patent US12582534B2 for flexible implants and instruments, assigned to VB Spine US Opco LLC. The patent describes an implant body with a flexible pattern defined by multiple material segments with non-linear shapes.

USPTO Patent Grant: Therapeutic Lasers for Ophthalmology

The USPTO has granted patent US12582553B2 to Pulsemedica Corp. for a therapeutic laser system using spatial light modulation for treating ophthalmological conditions. The patent covers technology that allows a therapeutic laser to be focused on multiple target locations simultaneously.

USPTO Patent US12582552B2: Radiant Exposure at Retina During Ophthalmic Procedure

The USPTO has granted patent US12582552B2 to Alcon Inc. for a system and method to determine radiant exposure at the retina during ophthalmic procedures. The patent describes a laser system that calculates radiant exposure based on the distance between the laser target and the retina.

USPTO Patent Grant for Eye Aqueous Drainage Devices

The USPTO has granted patent US12582551B2 to Iantrek, Inc. for methods and devices to increase aqueous drainage of the eye, specifically for treating glaucoma. The patent describes a trabeculorhexis technique that applies non-cutting shear and tension to tissue, aiming to reduce incisional bleeding and tissue damage.

USPTO Grants Patent for Therapeutic Gas Delivery Cart

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120338S1) for a therapeutic gas delivery cart to Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited. The patent, which covers the design of the cart, was granted on March 24, 2026, with a filing date of June 17, 2025.

USPTO Patent Grant US12582542B2 for Orthopedic Aid Rod

The USPTO has granted patent US12582542B2 for a stabilizing rod for an orthopedic aid, assigned to Bauerfeind AG. The patent describes a rod with a flexible section featuring at least one material cut-out.

USPTO Patent Grant: Cryotherapy and compression sleeve

The USPTO has granted patent US12582541B2 for a cryotherapy and compression sleeve. The patent, assigned to FREEZE SLEEVE IPCO LLC, covers a device designed to provide evenly distributed hot or cold temperature application and compression therapy without clips or buckles.

USPTO Patent Grant for Controlled Delivery Devices by Femasys Inc

The USPTO has granted patent US12582546B2 to Femasys Inc. for methods and devices for controlled delivery of material compositions, particularly occlusive, therapeutic, or diagnostic compositions. The patent was filed on August 21, 2023, and includes 16 claims.

USPTO Patent Grant US12582545B1 for Excretion Treating Apparatus

The USPTO has granted patent US12582545B1 for a cup designed for an automatic excretion treating apparatus. The patent, assigned to LIBERTYSOLUTION CO., LTD, was filed on December 17, 2021, and granted on March 24, 2026.

USPTO Grants Patent for Brace Hinge with Telescoping Pad

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582544B2) for a brace hinge with a telescoping pad, assigned to DJO, LLC. The patent describes a hinge mechanism designed for braces, featuring adjustable force application and a novel adjustment assembly.

USPTO Grants Patent for Ankle Joint Mobilisation Apparatus

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582543B2) to Azzurro Training Ltd for an apparatus designed to mobilise the human ankle joint. The patent details an apparatus with a base and strap, incorporating specific protrusions for medial arch support to enhance foot stability during dorsiflexion.

USPTO Grants Patent for Intragastric Device

The USPTO has granted a patent for an intragastric device designed to restrict gastric capacity. The device, assigned to Servicio Cántabro De Salud Universidad De Cantabria, utilizes a neutral buoyancy principle with an inner core and an outer covering containing fluids at different pressures. This patent grant is a routine administrative action.

USPTO Patent for Medical Device Crimper by Medtronic

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12582539B2) to Medtronic for a clamshell iris-style crimper designed for medical devices. The patent details an innovative mechanism for compressing expandable medical devices, featuring a handle-operated clamshell design that reduces chamber volume to achieve compression.

USPTO Patent Grant US12582538B2 for Expandable Devices

The USPTO has granted patent US12582538B2 for expandable devices and associated systems and methods. The patent, assigned to The Foundry, LLC, details a stent configured to be expanded within a body conduit of a human patient.

USPTO Patent Grant US12582537B2 for Stent

The USPTO has granted patent US12582537B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. for a stent with improved deployment characteristics. The patent details a knitted stent design with specific cell arrangements and loop/rung row configurations, including both open and closed cells.

USPTO Patent Grant for Expandable Interbody Spacer

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582533B2) for an integrated expandable interbody spacer designed for spinal fusion procedures. The patent was assigned to IMAM ABDULRAHMAN BIN FAISAL UNIVERSITY and lists four inventors. The device allows for controlled adjustment of height during surgery.

USPTO Grants Patent for Dual Mobility Cup Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582532B2) for a dual mobility cup reverse shoulder prosthesis, assigned to the University of Maryland, College Park. The patent covers a novel prosthesis system designed to improve shoulder joint function.

USPTO Patent Grant US12582531B2 for Shoulder Implant Systems

The USPTO has granted patent US12582531B2 to Arthrosurface Incorporated for novel humeral and glenoid articular surface implant systems and methods for shoulder repair. The patent details specific design features for glenoid implants and baseplates, including fixation elements and channels for assembly.

USPTO Patent Grant US12582530B2 - Humeral Implant Component

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582530B2 for a humeral implant component to WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG. The patent, which includes an interface part for connecting components and a through hole for a fastener, was granted on March 24, 2026.

US Patent US12582529B2 for Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization Prostheses

The USPTO has granted US Patent US12582529B2 for sacroiliac joint stabilization prostheses to Tenon Medical, Inc. The patent describes prostheses designed for press-fitting into pilot openings to stabilize dysfunctional sacroiliac joints, featuring a pontoon shape with porous sections.

US Patent for Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization Systems

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12582528B2) to Tenon Medical, Inc. for systems designed for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint stabilization. The patent covers specific instruments and assemblies for creating and fixating openings in the SI joint for prosthesis deployment.

USPTO Patent Grant for Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Implants

The USPTO has granted a patent to RESTOR3D, INC. for sheet-based triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) implants designed to promote osseointegration. The patent covers novel gyroid architectures and selective laser melting techniques for improved mechanical performance and reduced defect formation in implants.

Medical Implant Device Patent Granted

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582526B2 for a medical implant device to Statera Medical Inc. The patent covers systems and methods for evaluating a joint implant device, including specific mechanical components and their interactions.

USPTO Grants Implantable Mesh Patent to Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

The USPTO has granted patent US12582525B2 for an implantable mesh to Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. The patent covers a mesh made from demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled with non-bone fibers, intended for use at target bone tissue sites.

Heart Anchor Positioning Devices Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582524B2) to BioVentrix, Inc. for heart anchor positioning devices, methods, and systems for treating congestive heart failure. The patent describes a device designed to engage and secure heart anchors to the heart wall, with a tension indicating mechanism.

USPTO Patent Grant: Durability and Particulate Testing System

The USPTO has granted patent US12582523B1 for a durability and particulate testing system and method for medical devices. The patent, assigned to DYNATEK LABS, INC., details a system for simulating the expected lifetime of synthetic structural heart devices.

USPTO Patent Grant: Valve Repair Clip with Automatic Locking

The USPTO has granted patent US12582522B2 to Evalve, Inc. for a mitral valve repair clip with an automatic locking mechanism. The patent details a device designed to prevent movement of a stud relative to a lock by engaging the shank, with locking engagement only possible when a specific angle between arms is below a predefined threshold.

US Patent Grant US12582521B2 for Prosthetic Heart Valve Delivery Device

The USPTO has granted US Patent US12582521B2 to Medtronic Vascular, Inc. for a delivery device for a prosthetic heart valve. The patent describes a device with a capsule adjustment mechanism designed for percutaneous delivery.

USPTO Patent Grant for Implant Delivery System

The USPTO has granted patent US12582520B2 for an implant delivery system developed by 4C Medical Technologies, Inc. The patent covers apparatus and methods for delivering implants with constrained and relaxed configurations, including features like a strut, swivel body, pusher catheter, and force gauge.