USPTO Patent Applications - Prosthetics (A61F)

Prosthetic Valve with Enhanced Sealing

The USPTO has published a patent application for a prosthetic valve with enhanced sealing for heart applications. The application details apparatuses, systems, and methods for prosthetic valves designed to improve sealing and engagement with the patient's heart structures.

US Patent Application for Implant Devices with Elastic Tubes

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083552A1) from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for implant devices featuring elastic tubes designed to enhance fluid vessel compliance. The application details anchoring structures and prosthetic valves for use in medical implants.

Prosthetic heart valve with non-cylindrical frame application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083553A1) for a prosthetic heart valve with a non-cylindrical frame, assigned to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. The application details a specific design for the frame and valvular structure intended for implantable prosthetic devices.

Prosthetic Heart Valves with Expansion and Locking Assemblies Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083554A1) from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for prosthetic heart valves with expansion and locking assemblies. The application details mechanically expandable prosthetic devices and methods for changing their diameter.

Prosthetic Heart Valve Outer Skirt Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application filed by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a prosthetic heart valve outer skirt. The application details a design incorporating both tissue and non-tissue layers to improve valve performance and durability.

Prosthetic Heart Valve Skirt Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083556A1) from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a prosthetic heart valve skirt. The application details a design featuring a frame with an inflow and outflow end and a skirt with specific fiber arrangements.

Prosthetic Heart Valve Assembly Method Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083557A1) detailing a method for assembling a prosthetic heart valve. The application describes a specific technique for connecting leaflets to a frame and positioning them on the exterior of the frame.

Prosthetic Suturing Device Application Published

The United States Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application for a prosthetic suturing device and methods thereof. The application, filed on December 1, 2025, details a cassette designed for use in such a device, including its base, cover, and needle components.

Patent Application for Semi-Automated Crimper for Heart Valves

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083559A1) for a semi-automated crimper system designed for balloon expandable heart valves. The application was filed by St. Jude Medical and details a system involving a delivery system, catheter, balloon, syringe, and a crimper with a collapsible iris assembly.

Patent Application for Annuloplasty Device Delivery and Securing

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083560A1) for annuloplasty methods and devices, filed by Cinch Medical AS. The application details a system for delivering and securing intracorporeal devices, particularly for annuloplasty procedures.

Heart Valve Repair Devices Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083561A1) for heart valve repair devices and delivery systems. The application, filed on December 3, 2025, describes devices with force measurement capabilities for repairing native heart valves.

Adjustable Interatrial Devices Control Heart Blood Flow

The USPTO has published a patent application for an adjustable interatrial device designed to control blood flow between the atria of a patient's heart. The application, filed by Brian Fahey and William Jason Fox, details a device that can be adjusted to open or close blood flow based on sensor readings.

Medical Devices for Shunts, Occluders, Fenestrations and Related Systems

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083563A1, detailing an implantable medical device for shunts, occluders, and fenestrations. The application describes a device with discrete frame components and a conduit portion with a membrane. This represents a new patent filing for a medical device technology.

USPTO Patent for Glenoid Implant Components and Instruments

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083564A1, for glenoid implant components and instruments. The patent, assigned to HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP., details a glenosphere handling tool designed to assist in surgical procedures. This publication represents a new intellectual property filing within the medical device sector.

Dry Cellulose-Reinforced Hydrogels for Implants

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083565A1) for dry cellulose-reinforced hydrogels designed for implants that rehydrate in situ. The application details a hydrogel implant that can be inserted into the body and allowed to rehydrate within the patient.

Biological Patellar Groove Replacement Assembly Patent

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083566A1, for a biological patellar groove replacement assembly and operation method. The patent, assigned to HEFEI LONGSHORE TECH CO., LTD, details a medical device designed to improve the accuracy and success rate of patellar implantation procedures.

Joint Implant, Preoperative Planning, Arthroplasty Method Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083567A1, detailing a joint implant with an anchoring structure for improved positioning during arthroplasty. The application was filed by inventor Daniel Beer and includes classifications related to medical devices and surgical planning.

Patent Application for Custom Implant Design and Instrumentation

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083568A1) for a system and method for custom implant design and instrumentation. The application details a bone implant component with a patient-specific surface and instrumentation for preparing bone to receive the implant.

Vertebral Implant System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application for a vertebral implant system filed by FOUNDATION SURGICAL GROUP, INC. The application details a system comprising upper and lower staples and a vertical member, potentially a plate, designed for correcting vertebral body alignment and installation from various angles.

Human Orthopaedic Surgery System and Implant Planning Method

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083570A1) for a human orthopaedic surgery system and implant planning method filed by Lock-In VCF SA. The application details a system for planning surgery to restore bone volume and geometry using expandable bone implants.

USPTO Patent Application for Expandable Spinal Implant

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083571A1) for an expandable and conforming spinal implant. The application details systems and methods for interbody implants designed to adapt to bony endplate topology.

USPTO Patent for Expandable Intervertebral Implant

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083572A1, for an expandable intervertebral implant and bone graft delivery system. The patent was assigned to Spinal Surgical Strategies, Inc., d/b/a Kleiner Device Labs, and filed on August 18, 2025. This represents a new intellectual property filing in the medical device sector.

Surgical Systems for Percutaneous Bunion Correction

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083573A1, filed by Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC. The application describes surgical systems and methods for percutaneous bunion correction, including aligning guides and periscopes for screw placement.

Patent Application: Free Hand Navigation Instruments for Total Hip Arthroplasty

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083574A1) for free hand navigation instruments designed for total hip arthroplasty procedures. The application details methods for computer-navigation assisted surgery, including navigated instruments and tracking systems.

Patent Application Filed for Knee Replacement Surgery Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083575A1) for a knee alignment measurement tool designed for use during total knee replacement surgery. The application was filed on December 1, 2025, by inventor Jae S Son.

Transradial Prosthesis Assessment System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083576A1) for a transradial prosthesis assessment system. The application details an apparatus and method for simulating and evaluating the alignment and functionality of prosthetic systems for users. This is a routine publication of a new patent application.

Stent with flexible connecting elements

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083577A1) for a stent with flexible connecting elements. The application details a stent design incorporating polymeric connecting elements that fold within the space between the stent's outer and inner diameters.

Stent Delivery System with Observation Device and Processors

The USPTO has published a new patent application by Olympus Corporation for a stent delivery system. The system incorporates an observation device and processors to acquire images and identify stent placement candidates.

US Patent Application for Mechanical Crimper by St. Jude Medical

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083579A1) for a mechanical crimper filed by St. Jude Medical. The application details a device designed for crimping medical devices, featuring an iris assembly and a sizing key mechanism to adjust the crimping size.

Medical Brace Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083581A1, filed by John Noel on September 25, 2025. The application describes a medical brace with opposing helix structures designed to conform to an object's contour. This is a routine publication of a patent application.

External Nasal Dilation Device Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application for an external nasal dilation device designed to enhance nasal airflow. The application, filed by Junkun Ma, details a device with pads that adhere to the sides of the nose and a flexible panel that expands the nostrils.

Ostomy Apparatuses and Methods of Use Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083583A1) for ostomy apparatuses and methods of use, filed by Rodney Clingan and Robert Adams. The application details an apparatus designed to securely interface with a patient's stoma and couple an ostomy bag.

Patent Application for Fluid Collection Assemblies

The USPTO has published patent application US20260083584A1 for fluid collection assemblies. The application details a design for a fluid impermeable barrier with a sump and base, intended for application to the pubic region of an individual.

Oral retainer device for dysphagia treatment

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083585A1) for an oral retainer device designed to treat dysphagia by limiting tongue movement during sleep. The application, filed by TONGUE LAB EUROPE LTD, details a method involving nightly wear of the device for 2-18 months and monitoring tongue strength.

Prosthetic Socket Cooling System and Method Patented

The USPTO has published a patent application for a prosthetic socket cooling system and method assigned to Liberating Technologies, Inc. The patent, filed on May 2, 2025, describes a system designed to maintain a desired temperature within a prosthetic socket.

Flexible Thermal Device Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083587A1) for a flexible thermal device. The application, filed on May 29, 2025, describes a device comprising an elastic fabric ring with gel cells retained in panels.

USPTO Patent Application for Implant Communication System

The USPTO has published patent application US20260083397A1 for an implant communication system. The application, filed on September 24, 2024, describes an implant with sensors capable of communicating implant or surgical site data to an external source under specific conditions.

Medical Device Patent Application - Rhenium-Chromium Alloy

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083875A1) for a medical device utilizing a rhenium-chromium alloy. The application was filed on November 26, 2025, by inventor Noah Roth. This represents a new potential innovation in the field of medical device materials.

Eye lubricant patent application US20260083588A1 by Meibomian Solutions LLC

Eye lubricant patent application US20260083588A1 by Meibomian Solutions LLC

Device for Injecting Fluid into Eye Suprachoroidal Passage

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083589A1) for a device designed to inject fluid into the suprachoroidal passage of an eye. The application, filed by Everads Therapy Ltd., describes a method for suprachoroidal buckling using a specialized needle and fluid composition.

Ophthalmic Surgical Instrument Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083590A1) for an ophthalmic surgical instrument designed for improved capsular bag safety and efficiency in phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration procedures. The application details specific tip designs with convexly curved side walls and flat bottom walls.

System for Shaping and Implanting Biologic Intraocular Stent

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083591A1) for a system designed to shape and implant a biologic intraocular stent. The application, filed on September 24, 2025, details a system including a delivery device and a nose cone assembly intended to lower intraocular pressure.

Eye Shunt System and Methods Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083592A1, for an eye shunt system and methods. The application details a device designed to regulate intraocular pressure by receiving aqueous fluid from the eye and releasing it to the sclera.

Malleable Earplug Attachment for Safety Glasses

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083593A1) for a malleable earplug attachment designed for safety glasses. The attachment includes an earplug, an elastic band, and a pocket to secure it to the temple ends of standard safety glasses.

Ocular device with passthrough lens and electronic projection

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083594A1, for an ocular device with a passthrough lens and electronic projection. The device is designed for implantation in the eye and features imaging and projection systems to display images on the retina, with adjustable vision modes and power minimization.

Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083595A1) for haptic gloves designed to synchronize with iPhone haptic features for an enhanced music experience, particularly for the deaf or hard of hearing. The application also notes potential medical rehabilitation applications.

Tampon with wicking member and improved manufacturability patent application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083597A1) for a tampon with a wicking member and improved manufacturability. The application details an invention involving a non-coaxially arranged wicking member with respect to the withdrawal cord.

Absorbent article with increased stiffness and elasticated flaps

The USPTO has published a patent application for an absorbent article with increased stiffness and elasticated flaps. The application, filed by inventors from an unspecified company, details a design intended to improve the structural integrity of absorbent products like diapers or incontinence pads.

USPTO Patent Application for Absorbent Article Packages

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083599A1) for absorbent article packages. The application, filed on September 17, 2025, describes a cuboidal package design with reclosable features for one or more absorbent articles.

Patent Application: Recycled Material in Flexible Packaging for Absorbent Articles

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083600A1) for a package containing absorbent articles made with recycled materials. The application details a multilayer plastic film with at least 50% recycled content and absorbent articles with at least 5% recycled content, aiming for an improved eco-factor.