USPTO Patent Grants - Prosthetics (A61F)

USPTO Patent Grant: Prosthetic Heart Valve Cuff (US12582519B2)

The USPTO has granted patent US12582519B2 to St. Jude Medical, LLC for a prosthetic heart valve cuff design. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, covers collapsible and re-expandable cuff designs for prosthetic heart valves.

USPTO Grants Patent for Heart Valve Prosthesis with Variable Sealing Function

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582518B2) to TRICARES SAS for a heart valve prosthesis featuring a variable sealing function. The patent covers the prosthesis itself, a method for its implantation, and its use in treating heart valve disorders. The filing date for this patent was May 25, 2020.

USPTO Grants Patent for Prosthetic Heart Valve Sealing Member

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582517B2) to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a sealing member designed to reduce perivalvular leakage in prosthetic heart valves. The patent, filed on April 13, 2021, details a sealing member with ribs and connectors intended to improve the performance and safety of prosthetic heart valves.

USPTO Grants Patent for Multifocal Intraocular Lens

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582516B2) for a multifocal intraocular lens to HANITA LENSES LTD. The patent describes a lens with a diffractive surface featuring concentric rings and an asymmetrical distribution of energy flux.

USPTO Grants Patent for PTFE Coating Film on Stent

The USPTO has granted patent US12582512B2 to BCM CO., LTD. for a method of forming a PTFE coating film on a stent. The patent covers a method that can form the film regardless of stent shape, prevent peeling, and facilitate formation.

USPTO Patent Grant: Self-extendable Pulmonary Artery Stent

The USPTO has granted patent US12582748B2 for a self-extendable pulmonary artery stent with a dry valve. The patent, assigned to P+F Products + Features GmbH, details a stent design with specific features for fixation and valve attachment, along with a delivery device.

USPTO Patent Grant: Reclosable underwear-type disposable article

The USPTO has granted patent US12582563B2 to ZUIKO CORPORATION for a reclosable underwear-type disposable article. The patent covers the design and manufacturing method for an article with flaps and touch fasteners that allow for re-engagement when worn.

USPTO Patent Grant: Welding Device with Haptic Sensing

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582554B2) to 3M Innovative Properties Company for a welding protection device featuring haptic sensing. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, describes a device that can execute user-defined commands upon sensing a touch pattern.

USPTO Patent Grant: Absorbent Articles with Frangible Pathways

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582562B2) to The Procter & Gamble Company for absorbent articles featuring frangible pathways. This patent covers specific designs for tear propagation between laminate regions with varying substrate layer counts, potentially impacting the manufacturing and design of such products.

USPTO Patent Grant: Absorbent Articles with Frangible Pathways

The USPTO has granted patent US12582561B2 to The Procter & Gamble Company for absorbent articles featuring frangible pathways designed for simultaneous tear propagation. This patent covers specific design elements for disposable absorbent products, such as diapers, aimed at improving their functionality.

USPTO Grants Patent for Canine Diaper Assembly

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582560B2) for a canine diaper assembly. The assembly includes a fluid-impermeable band with an integrated absorbent pad and a reactive strip that changes color upon contact with urine, providing a visual indicator.

USPTO Grants Patent for Bi-directionally Positionable Tampon

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582559B2) for a bi-directionally positionable tampon developed by Outasite, LLC. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, describes a tampon designed for improved positioning and absorption of vaginal discharge.

USPTO Patent US12582557B2: Bonding elastic parts under tension to carrier

The USPTO has granted patent US12582557B2 to The Procter & Gamble Company for a method and apparatus for bonding elastic parts under tension to a carrier substrate. This patent relates to the assembly of absorbent articles and was filed on September 10, 2024.

USPTO Patent Grants: Fluid Flow Rate in Phacoemulsification Probe

The USPTO has granted patent US12582550B2 to Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. for an apparatus determining fluid flow rate in a phacoemulsification probe. The patent details a method using pressure sensors and a processor to calculate flow rate, aiming to improve surgical procedures.

USPTO Grants In Vivo Temperature Control System Patent

The USPTO has granted patent US12582548B2 for an in vivo temperature control system to Toray Industries, Inc. The patent describes a system using a catheter and temperature sensors to manage biological lumen temperature. This grant is a routine intellectual property event.

USPTO Patent Grant: Handheld palm cooling device

The USPTO has granted patent US12582547B2 for a handheld palm cooling device to Apex Cool Labs, Inc. The patent, granted on March 24, 2026, describes a device optimized for efficient heat transfer from fatigued muscles via direct contact with glabrous tissue.

USPTO Design Patent Grant: Therapy Belt USD1120356S1

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120356S1) for a therapy belt. The patent was assigned to HAIKOU LILI INVESTMENT CO., LTD. and lists Junyuan Chen as the inventor. The patent officially grants on March 24, 2026.

USPTO Thumb Brace Patent Grant USD1120351S1

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120351S1) for a thumb brace to SHENZHEN WEPROTEX TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT CO., LTD. The patent, which includes one claim, was filed on December 9, 2024, and granted on March 24, 2026. This grant signifies the official recognition of the design's novelty and non-obviousness.

USPTO Patent Grant - Bandage Design USD1120349S1

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120349S1) for a bandage design to Henan Beilite Auto Parts Co., Ltd. The patent was filed on February 11, 2025, and granted on March 24, 2026. This grant pertains to the aesthetic appearance of the bandage.

USPTO Grants Design Patent for Disc Prosthesis

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120329S1) for a disc prosthesis to Greenwood Medical L.L.C. The patent covers the ornamental design of the prosthesis, with a filing date of December 18, 2024, and an effective date of March 24, 2026.

USPTO Grants Patent for Medical Instrument for Eye Surgery

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120323S1) for a medical instrument intended for eye surgical purposes. The patent was assigned to OERTLI-INSTRUMENTE AG and lists Katrin Blumenschein, Bernhard Schmidberger, Michael Zürcher, and Lisa Kehren-Quitsdorf as inventors. The filing date was January 17, 2025.

USPTO Patent Grant for Inclination Guide

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120319S1) for an inclination guide. The patent was assigned to DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company and lists Simon John Faichen Davis as the inventor. The filing date was August 11, 2022.

USPTO Grants Patent for Eye Protection for Micro Welding

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120513S1) for eye protection specifically designed for micro welding applications. The patent, filed on September 4, 2024, lists Lyndi Love-Haning and Dustin Haning as inventors. This grant signifies a new design in protective equipment for specialized industrial tasks.

USPTO Patent Grant USD1120308S1 for GE Precision Healthcare

The USPTO has granted patent USD1120308S1 for a design related to prosthetics to GE Precision Healthcare LLC. The patent filing date was November 13, 2024, and the grant date is March 24, 2026. This is a design patent for a specific prosthetic device.

USPTO Grants Absorbent Article Patent to Procter & Gamble

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120306S1) for an absorbent article to The Procter & Gamble Company. The patent covers the ornamental design of the article, with a filing date of March 7, 2025, and an issue date of March 24, 2026.

USPTO Patent Grant for Sanitary Napkin Design

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Design Patent USD1120305S1 for a sanitary napkin design to The Procter & Gamble Company. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, based on a filing date of April 30, 2024.

USPTO Grants Patent for Eye Drop Container

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120304S1) for an eye drop container to ANY EYE LLC. The patent covers the ornamental design of the dispensing container, with inventors listed as Aram P. Najarian, Richard T. Najarian, and Andrew N. Seymour.

USPTO Sleep Mask Design Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1120091S1) for a sleep mask, with an effective date of March 24, 2026. The patent was filed on May 28, 2024, by inventor Dongbin Qiu.

USPTO Glove Design Patent Grant USD1119165S1

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1119165S1) for a glove, with the patent assigned to HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, based on a filing date of January 19, 2023.

USPTO Grants Bone Conduction Device Patent to Cochlear Limited

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12581254B2) to Cochlear Limited for a bone conduction device. The patent covers an external component with a quick-connect feature for a vibrator and platform, designed to transfer vibrations to the recipient's skin. The patent was granted on March 17, 2026.

USPTO Patent US12579812B2: Tip type verification using image processing

The USPTO has granted patent US12579812B2 to Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. for a method of verifying the tip type of an ophthalmic instrument using image processing. The patent describes a system that acquires an image of the tip, identifies its visual properties, and compares them to stored definitions to ensure the correct tip type is selected for a medical procedure.

USPTO Patent US12578700B2: 3D Printing Microstructures File Format

The USPTO has granted patent US12578700B2 to OPT Industries, Inc. for systems, methods, and a new file format for 3D printing microstructures. The patent describes a wireframe model expressed as a collection of wires for defining 3D objects, enabling the printing of novel items like eyelashes and swabs.

USPTO Patent Grant US12578593B2: Spiral Dioptre

The USPTO has granted patent US12578593B2 for a spiral dioptre with meridians of different optical power, assigned to SPIRAL. This patent relates to optical devices designed to provide a focused tubular region.

USPTO Patent Grant: Sag Compensation Deformable Lens

The USPTO has granted Apple Inc. a patent (US12578511B1) for a sag compensation structure for deformable lenses. This structure aims to mitigate gravity-induced sag in deformable lens membranes, potentially improving optical performance in lens assemblies.