USPTO Patent Applications - Prosthetics (A61F)

Bone Rasp and Graft Delivery Sheath and Related Methods for Spinal Fusion

USPTO published patent application US20260096906A1 for a bone rasp and graft delivery sheath system and related methods for multi-level spinal fusion surgery. The invention covers a delivery sheath inserted through an incision near a pedicle screw, instruments with cutting surfaces for bone decortication, and delivery of bone graft or biologic materials to prepared bone surfaces. Application No. 19349725 was filed on October 3, 2025.

Trapezium Implant for Hemiarthroplasty of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint

The USPTO published patent application US20260096907A1 for a trapezium implant designed for hemiarthroplasty of the thumb carpo-metacarpal joint. The invention by Mark Joseph Warburton includes a saddle-shaped articular surface, a single keel design for press-fit insertion, and an accompanying insertion guide system. Patent applications are published 18 months after filing and are subject to examination before any patent rights are granted.

Exercise Device for Anterior Pelvic Tilt Correction

The USPTO published patent application US20260097259A1 filed by inventors Malcolm and Kim Hairston for an exercise device designed to correct anterior pelvic tilt. The device comprises a base with upper and lower supports, a rope passing through the user's legs, and a weighted holder that creates pressure against the user's stomach during walking to aid pelvic alignment. The application was filed on July 10, 2025, under Application No. 19264979.

Automated Heart Valve Manufacturing System with Robotic Suturing Fixtures

USPTO published patent application US20260098364A1 for an automated prosthetic heart valve manufacturing and suturing system. The system includes robotic fixtures that maneuver needles and target devices, with suturing arms and holders capable of rotating target devices to form sutures without human intervention. Medical device manufacturers in the cardiac/prosthetic valve space should monitor this application for potential future IP developments.

Cartridge System For Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis Implantation

Cartridge System For Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis Implantation

Instrument for Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis Implantation

USPTO published patent application US20260096909A1 for an instrument used to implant intervertebral disc prostheses. The application covers systems including the prosthesis, cartridge, and instrument with a release driver mechanism. Three inventors are listed: Nicolas Roche, Nicolas Bidegaimberry, and David Rigotto.

Soft Anchoring Implant System with Knotless All-Suture Anchors for Tissue Repair

USPTO published patent application US20260096814A1 disclosing a soft anchoring implant system using knotless all-suture anchors for tissue repair. The system features a tension suture looped to create an open eyelet through which multiple repair sutures pass, with tensioning securing sutures within the anchor. Inventors: David Gregoire, Vincent Tangherlini, Ian Lo, Christopher Rodriguez, Tri Nguyen. Application No. 19416595, filed December 11, 2025.

Implantable Endobronchial Valve Apparatus and Method for Lung Volume Modification

USPTO published patent application US20260096820A1 for an implantable endobronchial valve system designed for lung volume modification. The valve includes a collapsible frame with nested proximal and distal valve members and swellable material for gradual lung volume reduction. Inventors are Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Alexander G. Lastovich, and Chad Modra, with application filed October 3, 2024.

Ultrasonic Intravascular Stent Device

The USPTO published patent application US20260096825A1 for an ultrasonic intravascular stent device invented by Zhijun PENG. The device comprises a stent with an integrated micro ultrasonic vibration module featuring a housing, accommodating cavity, ultrasonic vibration assembly, and driving control assembly. The application was filed on December 19, 2024.

Expandable Bone Core for Pedicle Screw Fixation

The USPTO published patent application US20260096837A1 for an expandable bone anchor implant system for pedicle screw fixation. The invention by Chad Glerum and Tyler Hessler describes an implant with expandable sections that transition between collapsed and expanded configurations to create a press-fit in adjacent bone. Medical device manufacturers and orthopedic companies may benefit from reviewing this application for freedom-to-operate or licensing considerations.

Expandable Sheath for Transcatheter Heart Valve

USPTO published patent application US20260097182A1 for an expandable sheath designed for transcatheter heart valve procedures, filed December 10, 2025. The invention relates to a protective sheath that expands where medical devices are positioned and reforms to its original shape after device passage through patient body passageways.

Implantable Drug-Device Combinations for Pituitary Gland Treatment

The USPTO published patent application US20260096905A1 covering implantable drug-device combinations designed for direct delivery of therapeutic drugs to the pituitary gland. The invention includes a cap, stem, and therapeutically effective drug, with the device acting as a barrier between the sella turcica and sphenoid sinus to trap drug substances and prevent premature escape into cerebrospinal fluid, thereby reducing systemic toxicity.

Skeletal distraction device with dual spring preload

The USPTO published patent application US20260096943A1 for a skeletal distraction device with dual spring preload mechanism. The invention, filed October 20, 2023 by inventors Jean-Francois Roy and Olivier Boisvert, comprises first and second braces connected by a load transfer mechanism with adjustable preload springs for orthopedic applications in vertebrates.

Flexible Spinal Implant with Bead and Joint Design

USPTO published patent application US20260096900A1 for a flexible spinal implant with bead and joint design. The invention by Dom Messerli describes a unitary strand with varying diameters creating beads and joints for vertebral support. Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers in the spinal implant space may be affected by this intellectual property filing.

Evalve Heart Valve Repair Delivery System Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260096885A1 for Evalve, Inc.'s heart valve repair delivery system. The application covers a fixation device delivery catheter with a lock control assembly featuring a releasable lock line handle for locking and unlocking heart valve repair components. The invention targets cardiac valve repair procedures.

Porous Interbody Spacer for Spinal Fusion with 150-600 Micron Pores, 400-1,200 MPa Stiffness

The USPTO published patent application US20260096904A1 for a porous interbody spacer designed for spinal fusion procedures. The implant features a body formed of osteoconductive material with stiffness between 400 MPa and 1,200 MPa and pores averaging 150 to 600 microns in size, enabling osteocyte bridging and bone growth within the pores. Inventors are Peter Halverson and David Hawkes; application was filed December 11, 2025.

TMJ Prosthesis Patent by Donato Monopoli, Published Apr 9 2026

USPTO published patent application US20260096892A1 for a mandibular and cranial prosthesis system for temporomandibular joint procedures, filed by inventor Donato Monopoli. The application includes cutting guides, insertion procedures, and a complete TMJ set. Medical device manufacturers and patent professionals should monitor this publication for infringement risks and competitive intelligence.

Bone Joint Surface Reconstruction Methods for Foot or Ankle Joint - US20260096899A1

USPTO published patent application US20260096899A1 assigned to Subchondral Solutions, Inc., covering methods for bone and joint surface reconstruction in foot or ankle joints. The invention targets therapeutic treatment of joint defects without full joint replacement by leveraging subchondral bone health. The application was filed September 21, 2023, under Application No. 19113858.

Smith & Nephew Knee Prosthesis Insert, Improved PCL Stability

USPTO published patent application US20260096894A1 for Smith & Nephew's knee prosthesis insert featuring a medial compartment with concave surface and posterior sulcus, and a lateral compartment with convex surface, designed to improve PCL stability over existing designs.

Prosthetic Socket Liner via Additive Manufacturing

USPTO published patent application US20260096910A1 assigned to Hanger Inc., covering an additive manufacturing method for producing prosthetic socket and liner assemblies with interlocking features. The invention includes inner voids within walls of the socket or liner for improved comfort and fit. The application was filed October 9, 2024.

Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis Implantation System - US20260096902A1

USPTO published patent application US20260096902A1 for an intervertebral disc prosthesis and associated implantation systems on April 9, 2026. The application covers a prosthesis, cartridge, instrument, trial implant, and osteotome designed for spinal disc replacement. Filing date is August 29, 2025.

Valve-In-Valve Risk Assessment Systems and Methods

USPTO published patent application US20260096852A1 by Spencer et al. disclosing systems and methods for evaluating risks of valve-in-valve cardiac procedures where a replacement transcatheter aortic valve is deployed within an existing bioprosthetic valve. The invention involves receiving patient anatomy images, obtaining anatomical measurements, comparing against predetermined benchmarks, and evaluating procedural risks.

Surgical Planning System for THA Using 3D Imaging

USPTO published patent application US20260096854A1 for a surgical planning system enabling pre-operative planning for total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures. The system displays patient musculoskeletal structure images, co-registers them with spatial transformations, and renders 3D implants overlaid on images with safe zones indicating clinically accepted positioning ranges. The application enables surgeons to compare available implant options and their respective range-of-motion characteristics during pre-surgical planning.

Low Profile Stent Graft And Delivery System

USPTO published patent application US20260096875A1 for a low profile stent graft and delivery system, filed October 3, 2025 by inventors Vinluan et al. The invention covers a tubular prosthetic device for implantation into body lumens with a first part including a tubular lumen and a second part with an attachment member, designed to achieve a reduced diameter for ease of implantation.

Stent-Graft Prosthesis System and Delivery Method

USPTO published Swiss Capital Engineering AG's patent application for a stent-graft prosthesis system with improved delivery mechanism. The invention includes a main body with lateral side branches and a guiding element for navigation to branch vessels. The system features textile threads with radiopaque markers for enhanced procedural visualization.

Apparatus and Methods for 3D Printing Intraocular Lens Components

USPTO published patent application US20260096877A1 for Alcon Inc., covering apparatus and methods for 3D printing intraocular lens components, including formulations with monomers, crosslinkable polymers, crosslinkers, and photoinitiators. The patent also discloses a 3D printer system with reservoir, build platform, light source, and projection optics for curing lens layers. The application was filed September 11, 2025, with application number 19326387.

CroiValve Cardiac Valve Prosthetic with Anti-Migration Features US20260096878A1

CroiValve Patent A1, Apr 9, Cardiac Valve Treatment

Boston Scientific Pleated Outer Skirt Heart Valve

The USPTO published Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.'s patent application for a replacement heart valve featuring a pleated outer skirt design. The invention comprises an expandable framework with a coupled outer skirt containing multiple pleats, classified under CPC codes A61F 2/2418 and A61F 2/2415. Medical device manufacturers and cardiac implant developers should monitor this application for potential competitive implications in the heart valve market.

TEE-Guided Valve Implantation System

USPTO published patent application US20260096880A1 by Anumana, Inc. for a transesophageal echocardiogram-guided system that generates 3D cardiac models from ultrasound images to guide cardiovascular valve device implantation. The system includes TEE ultrasound components, computing devices for image processing and 3D model interpolation, and display capabilities for synchronized valve model visualization.

Edwards Lifesciences Valve Expansion Monitoring Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260096881A1 for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation on April 9, 2026. The application covers a prosthetic valve delivery apparatus with an indicator arm system configured to monitor valve expansion diameter at predetermined sizes. Medical device manufacturers developing cardiac valve delivery systems should monitor this publication for patent landscape implications.

Large Bore Sheath Device Including Coupling Device

Large Bore Sheath Device, Silk Road Medical, Apr 9

Personal Temperature Regulating Device and Wearable Garment

USPTO published patent application US20260090908A1 for a personal temperature regulating device comprising a wearable garment with an integrated temperature regulating membrane and control module. Inventors Michael Leland Frost and Adam Jacob Frost filed the application on September 25, 2025. The technology is classified under CPC A61F 7/007 and relates to personal thermal management systems.

Face Masks with Therapeutic Cooling Patent Application

The USPTO published patent application US20260090909A1 for a face mask configured to provide therapeutic cooling using thermoelectric cooling devices such as Peltier elements. The invention generates heat flux at material junctions, creating cold and hot areas, with the cold side positioned toward the user's face. Inventors include Hannah Elizabeth Clark, Olivia Louise Parsons, Christopher W. Hedges, Christina J. Crowley, and Ellen Catherine Padula.

Heating Garment Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260090910A1 for a heating garment filed by REB LLC (inventor: Katelyn Bray). The garment includes multiple heating elements disposed between two material layers with coupling mechanisms. CPC classifications indicate thermal therapy applications (A61F 7/02, A61F 7/007).

Ophthalmic insertion tool patent with integral scleral marker

USPTO published patent application US20260090911A1 by inventor James T. Perkins, covering an ophthalmic insertion tool with integral scleral marker. The application describes a device including a housing, cannula with distal tip and lumen, retractable sheath, and scleral markers positioned at distal and/or proximal ends of the housing. Application No. 18903180 was filed October 1, 2024.

Low Power Electronic Ocular Implant with Multiple Imaging Systems

USPTO published patent application US20260090912A1 for a low-power electronic ocular implant with multiple imaging systems. The device includes imaging systems to receive incoming light and projection systems that simultaneously project different images to different retinal regions at varying resolutions to minimize power consumption. Inventors: Wayne H. Woods Jr., Alexander J. Melville, Christopher Shelby. Application No. 19341757.

Implant Insertion Device for Puncta and Other Orifices

The USPTO published patent application US20260090913A1 by inventor Martin O'Malley for an implant insertion device designed for delivering implants or other payloads to the canal of a patient via orifices such as puncta. The application claims priority to European application 19338201 and includes embodiments with barrel, tip, plunger, and alignment pathway features for controlled payload delivery.

Adjustable Shunts with Improved Flow Control

The USPTO published patent application US20260090914A1 for adjustable shunting systems with improved flow control, filed by inventors David Batten and Tessa Bronez. The application (No. 19120217) was filed November 1, 2023 and published April 2, 2026. The technology involves apertures in flexible membranes that flex into wells or empty spaces to improve sealing.

Ophthalmic Laser Treatment Apparatus

USPTO published patent application US20260090915A1 for an ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus developed by four inventors from Japan. The invention features a laser irradiation optical system combined with an observation system that includes an internal display unit allowing operators to view images through an eyepiece lens. Application No. 19339333 was filed September 25, 2025.

Treatment apparatus and method for ophthalmological laser refractive index change control data

USPTO published patent application US20260090916A1 for a treatment apparatus and method providing control data for an ophthalmological laser to generate laser-induced refractive index changes. The invention involves determining irradiation positions using first and second laser pulse lengths, with the first being shorter than the second, and providing control data including adjusted pulse lengths for preset irradiation positions.

Laser Energy Control System with Interworking Control Scheme

USPTO published patent application US20260090917A1 for a laser energy control system invented by David Jung. The system includes a controller configured to communicate with a laser system using an interworking control scheme and receive inputs from an input device for laser control. The application was filed September 16, 2025, and published April 2, 2026.

Femur preparation for prosthetic hip stem component

Femur preparation for prosthetic hip stem component

Telemetry trial device for smart medical implants

USPTO published patent application US20260090899A1 for a trial fitting device for smart medical implants. The application, filed July 17, 2025, covers devices and methods including a handle, shaft, rotating head portion, rotational indicator, and telemetry gauge configured to indicate threshold distance. Inventors include Kevin T. Foley, Steven D. Glassman, Adam D. Glaser, and Newton H. Metcalf Jr.

Volitional EMG controller for powered knee prosthesis

The USPTO published patent application US20260090900A1 for a volitional EMG controller system for powered knee prostheses, enabling users to climb stairs using signals from muscles like the biceps femoris. Inventors include Tommaso Lenzi, Suzi Creveling, and Lukas R. Gabert, with application filed October 15, 2025.

Neurovascular Stent Delivery Apparatus

ACCUMEDICAL BEIJING LTD. has published patent application US20260090901A1 for a neurovascular stent delivery apparatus configured for selectively positioning self-expanding stents at target sites. The application, filed October 1, 2024, covers a delivery mechanism with self-expanding sleeves, proximal and distal end caps, and an engagement mechanism with stent catch for removable stent engagement. Inventors include Tai Dac Tieu, Zihao Luo, and Kirk Wu.

External Ankle Brace with Upright Extensions for Restricting Movement Direction

The USPTO published patent application US20260090903A1 for an external ankle brace featuring rigid heel enclosure with lateral and medial upright extensions that selectively restrict or permit ankle movement in different directions. The invention by inventors Michael W. Bean and Frederick John Ferlic includes pivot prevention features for the upright extensions. The application was filed August 29, 2025.

External Fecal Management System and Wearable Device

USPTO published patent application US20260090904A1 for an external fecal management system comprising a wearable guardian vessel device with border cushion, reservoir well portion, interior tube with suctioning port and fenestration openings, and mesh layer. Invented by Carly Googe. Application No. 19347495 filed October 1, 2025.

Bilateral tongue base repositioner

USPTO published patent application US20260090905A1 for a bilateral tongue base repositioner invented by John Summer. The device comprises an upper oral appliance with lateral tongue base contacting pads and a wire framework that adjusts tongue position via apertured positioning plates. The invention is classified under CPC A61F 5/566 and appears intended for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea through tongue base repositioning.

Anti-snoring device patent with adjustable connectors and guiding rods

USPTO published patent application US20260090906A1 for an adjustable anti-snoring device featuring two side pieces, upper and lower curved structures, and connectors with guiding rods and adjusting screws for adjustment. Inventor Allen Sue-Lin TONG filed the application on May 6, 2025 (Application No. 19199395). The device is classified under CPC A61F 5/566.

Bruxism Treatment Device with Golf Club Shape

The USPTO published patent application US20260090907A1 for a bruxism treatment device invented by Andrea Morris. The device comprises a main body resembling a flattened golf club head with a treatment arm and knob element, designed to discourage tooth-grinding during sleep by producing discomfort when fully biting down.