USPTO Patent Grants - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Method for Determining Respiratory Timing Parameters from Respiratory Monitoring Measurements

The USPTO granted Patent US12605088B2 to Onera Technologies B.V. on April 21, 2026, covering a method for deriving respiratory timing parameters from respiratory monitoring measurements. The patent discloses a computational method involving respiratory effort and flow signal analysis to identify and refine inspiratory onset times using derivative analysis within peak-to-peak intervals. The patent contains 20 claims and names Alessandro Rossi and Hartmut Schneider as inventors.

Flexible Instrument Localization from Both Remote and Elongation Sensors

The USPTO granted Patent US12605086B2 to Auris Health, Inc. covering a system and method for tracking flexible elongate instruments within patients. The system combines remote localization measurement data with elongation measurement data, transforming both to a coordinate reference frame to produce more accurate instrument localization than either data source alone. The patent names five inventors: Sean Walker, Dave Camarillo, Matt Roelle, Christopher Sewell, and Aditya Koolwal.

Synchronized Aspiration System with Catheter Sensors for Removal of Acute Blockages from Blood Vessels

USPTO granted Patent US12605499B2 to Neuravi Limited on April 21, 2026, covering a synchronized aspiration catheter system with integrated electrode pairs and pressure sensors for removing acute blood clots from patient vessels. The control console modulates aspiration vacuum pressure based on sensor inputs and optionally the patient's blood pressure waveform. The patent application was filed May 12, 2022, under application number 17743121, with 9 claims.

Physiological Sensor Delivery Device - US12605075B2

USPTO granted patent US12605075B2 to ACIST Medical Systems, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering an intravascular sensor delivery device and method for measuring physiological parameters such as blood pressure within vascular structures. The device is sized to pass over guidewires for use in coronary and peripheral arteries and can measure pressure gradients across stenotic lesions or heart valves. The patent contains 19 claims with a filing date of April 19, 2021.

US12605079B2 Physiological Parameter Measurement System, Sonion Nederland

The USPTO granted Patent US12605079B2 to Sonion Nederland B.V. for a system and method measuring physiological parameters of blood-perfused tissue using dual radiation sensors—one sensor measures blood volume via radiation absorption, while the second measures blood flow speed via Doppler shift—with a controller determining the physiological parameter from both data streams. The patent contains 13 claims and covers CPC classifications in the A61B medical diagnosis category.

Adaptive Pulse Wave Analysis for Blood Pressure Monitoring

The USPTO granted Patent US12605080B2 to Senbiosys on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an adaptive signal processing technique for pulse wave analysis that improves blood pressure estimation by transforming the pulsatility signal to define fiducial points more precisely. The patent application (No. 17455540) was filed on November 18, 2021, and contains 15 claims.

MRI and Focused Ultrasound Thermal Ablation System

USPTO granted patent US12605071B2 to Shanghai Shende Green Medical Era Healthcare Technology Co., Ltd. for a compatible system enabling synchronized operation of magnetic resonance imaging and focused ultrasound thermal ablation. The system includes a signal collector and control circuit that detects MRI radio frequency signals, records trigger times, and controls focused ultrasound heating duration. The patent contains 8 claims.

Photoplethysmogram System Patent, Multiple Light Sources

The USPTO granted Patent US12605077B2 to PranaQ Pte. Ltd. for a photoplethysmogram (PPG) system using multiple light sources of different frequencies (red, infrared, green). The system includes a PPG sensor that detects light after passage through a subject's skin and a processor that estimates physiological parameters including blood oxygen saturation, respiratory effort, pulse rate, and pulse rate variability. The patent contains 12 claims and covers dynamic signal processing methods including calibration using a green light source and imputation of inconsistent PPG signals.

Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging Device, OPTICHO INC

USPTO issued Patent No. US12605072B2 to OPTICHO INC., LTD. for a photoacoustic and ultrasonic imaging device that combines laser light and ultrasonic wave technologies for tissue imaging. The patent covers an imaging probe with a laser emitter and ultrasonic transducer, and an operation unit for image formation from photoacoustic and ultrasonic signals. 19 claims were granted.

Method and Apparatus for Continuous Vitals Monitoring - US12605078B2

USPTO granted Patent US12605078B2 to Rythmos LLC for a health monitoring device using fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors to detect physiological attributes. The device places FBG sensors in contact with skin near arteries or veins to measure refractive index changes and estimates physiological attributes based on strain-induced Bragg wavelength shifts. The patent contains 20 claims.

Impedance Cardiography Device Patent, Tallinn University, Apr 21

The USPTO granted patent US12605084B2 to Tallinn University of Technology on April 21, 2026, covering an impedance cardiography device. The device includes an impedance measuring unit, differentiator, comparator, microcontroller with analog-to-digital converter, and two peak voltage detection units with different polarities. The patent contains 8 claims and was filed on March 27, 2023 under Application No. 18190622.

Automatic Pupil Detection Method System Google

The USPTO granted patent US12605065B2 to Google LLC for a method and system of detecting pupillary positions on a subject's head. The system uses a camera and light source positioned in front of the subject to capture image data, detect the subject's face, identify up to two eyes, detect the reflection of the light source on each eye, and estimate pupillary position based on the light source reflection. The patent also covers determination of interpupillary distance, left pupil distance, and right pupil distance from the estimated pupillary positions. The patent was filed on July 27, 2020, and contains 19 claims.

Washington University Cardiac Ablation Patent Granted

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605070B2 to Washington University covering a method for selecting ablation targets for non-invasive cardiac arrhythmia treatment using segmented mapping models. The patent names Clifford Robinson, Phillip Cuculich, and Geoffrey Hugo as inventors and contains 13 claims with filing date May 31, 2022.

US12605064B2 Refractive Pattern Patent Granted

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605064B2 to Shenzhen Thondar Technology Co., Ltd. covering a method and device for generating refractive patterns using fundus imaging of the human eye. The patent includes claims for capturing fundus images, calculating image resolutions, confirming target resolutions, generating a refractive matrix, and producing a refractive pattern. The patent names Ningli Wang, Xuechuan Dong, Yequan Huang, Yan Cui, and Jingyun Guo as inventors.

Olympus Winter & Ibe Patent for Albarran and Pull Wire Carrier

The USPTO granted patent US12605052B2 to Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH for an Albarran and pull wire carrier assembly used in endoscopic instruments. The invention includes a pull wire carrier with a through-bore for a tubular shaft and a receptacle for a releasable cover element, with pull wires fixable between the carrier and cover. The patent contains 12 claims.

Optical element movement mechanism for multi-modality ophthalmic imaging systems

USPTO granted US Patent 12605067B2 to Optos plc for an optical element movement mechanism in multi-modality ophthalmic imaging systems. The mechanism rotates optical elements to alternate between imaging modes by moving elements into and out of optical paths. The patent contains 14 claims.

Neuroptics Inc. Anisocoria Monitoring Patent US12605066B2 Granted April 21 2026

The USPTO granted patent US12605066B2 to Neuroptics, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering methods, systems, and devices for monitoring anisocoria and asymmetry of pupillary reaction to stimulus. The patent discloses synchronized recording and display of bilateral pupil response images in response to the same stimulus. The patent contains 3 claims and spans multiple CPC classifications including A61B 3/112, A61B 3/14, and related medical device and healthcare informatics categories.

OPTOMED PLC Ophthalmic Apparatus Alignment Method

USPTO granted Patent US12605068B2 to OPTOMED PLC for an ophthalmic apparatus with an alignment arrangement that outputs converging alignment light rays forming a predetermined reflection pattern on a target plane. The apparatus includes a communication interface that outputs reflection pattern information from the posterior surface of the eye's crystalline lens to guide or control user positioning by finding the working distance where the predetermined pattern shape appears on the posterior surface.

Intuitive Surgical Patent: Axial Support Device

USPTO has granted U.S. Patent No. US12605053B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. for flexible elongate devices with axial support structures. The patent covers articulable body portions with transverse support segments and tubular struts for use in surgical applications. The patent contains 23 claims and was filed on June 5, 2024.

Verily Health Inc. Patent US12605063B2 — Visual Acuity Measurement in VR Headset

The USPTO granted Patent US12605063B2 to Verily Health Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a dual-display virtual reality headset with dichroic filter optics configured for automated visual acuity testing, using a smaller secondary display synchronized with pixel-control circuitry to present test patterns. The application was filed March 30, 2023, with 20 claims allowed.

System health light service app

USPTO granted patent US12605069B2 to Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA for a system that transmits health status codes from a first device lacking an alphanumeric display to a second device used by a service technician. The system uses lights and/or sounds from the first device to encode health status information. The second device decodes the series of blinks or sounds to determine the transmitted health status code and may provide repair information or communicate with a remote computer for decoding assistance. The patent contains 19 claims and was filed on June 8, 2023.

AMBU A/S Endoscope Patent US12605042B2 Granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12605042B2 to AMBU A/S on April 21, 2026, covering an endoscope design with a handle, wing, and insertion cord. The wing is selectively rotatable between an active position providing a hand space and a passive position. The patent contains 20 claims and is classified under CPC codes A61B 1/00066, A61B 1/0052, A61B 1/00121, A61B 1/00045, and A61B 1/00147.

Dragonfly Endoscopy LLC, Patent US12605050B2, Endoscopic Device

The USPTO granted Patent US12605050B2 to Dragonfly Endoscopy LLC for an endoscopic device featuring a tube assembly with a cylindrical body and plurality of openings, a slider mechanism with a tip-deflecting component, and a rotation assembly with a planetary gear system. The patent, filed on January 10, 2020, under Application No. 17421578, contains 28 claims covering the device structure and methods of use.

US12605040B2 Wireless Scanning Device Granted to 3Shape A/S

The USPTO granted Patent US12605040B2 to 3Shape A/S on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a wireless scanning device with an image detector acquiring 2D images at a specified frame rate, processor(s) for forming processed data, and a wireless module for transmitting the processed data. The patent contains 17 claims and has 15 CPC classifications primarily in the A61B (Diagnosis/Surgery) category.

Endoscope Calibration Patent US12605049B2 Granted to S&N ORION PRIME, 21st Apr

USPTO granted Patent US12605049B2 to S&N ORION PRIME, S.A. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers methods for calibrating endoscopic cameras by receiving a lens descriptor with first calibration parameters independent of the camera, acquiring an image frame, detecting second characteristics, and calculating second calibration parameters for operating the endoscopic camera. The patent contains 20 claims and covers CPC classifications in the A61B and G06T ranges.

Endoscope Window Attachment via Amorphous Metal Overmoulding to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe

The USPTO granted Patent US12605047B2 to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH covering a method of affixing a window on an endoscope using amorphous metal overmoulding. The patent describes positioning the window in an end part of the endoscope and creating a bezel by overmoulding a lateral edge of the window with amorphous metal. The patent contains 13 claims and covers CPC classifications related to endoscope optics and imaging components.

AMBU A/S Injection Moulding Method for Endoscope

USPTO granted US Patent 12,605,046 B2 to AMBU A/S for an injection moulding method used to manufacture an elongate articulated bending section body for an insertion endoscope. The method involves a mould with sub-cavities distributed so each sub-cavity is separated from another by an odd number of sub-cavities without an external fluid inlet. The patent includes 14 claims and names Kaspar Mat Matthison-Hansen as the inventor.

Endoscope Module Patent Granted to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.

The USPTO granted Patent US12605044B2 to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an endoscope module comprising a non-metallic main body, a plurality of lighting devices, and an image-obtaining device. The application (18311899) was filed on May 4, 2023, and the patent contains 8 claims.

AMBU A/S Endoscope Patent for Moulding Transparent Windows

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605045B2 to AMBU A/S for an endoscope and method of moulding transparent windows. The invention covers a two-step polymer moulding process where a first housing part is formed and then a transparent second polymer material is injected via multiple inlets to create a combined housing component. The patent includes 15 claims and was filed on October 28, 2021.

Olympus Medical Sterile Insertion Device

USPTO granted patent US12605048B2 to Olympus Medical Systems Corp. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a sterilized medical insertion device featuring an insertion portion surrounded by a cover configured to be torn by external force to expose the distal end. The filing date was January 30, 2023, with 16 claims.

EndoVista Steerable Medical Device Control Mechanism

The USPTO granted patent US12605051B2 to EndoVista, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering a control device for steerable medical devices. The invention includes a steering shaft with first and second steering cams, a latch assembly configurable between inactive and active configurations to control tension in steering wires, and a rotary knob assembly. The patent names five inventors and contains 16 claims under CPC classifications related to surgical and diagnostic devices.

Visual Perceptual Training Device Granted to Asan Foundation

The USPTO granted patent US12605300B2 to The Asan Foundation on April 21, 2026, covering a device and method for providing visual perceptual training. The invention includes an output module and controller that outputs instruction messages, provides training sessions, and stores results for evaluating cognitive ability. The patent contains 19 claims and was filed on September 13, 2022.

AMBU A/S Endoscope Image Processing Device, Patent Granted

The USPTO granted patent US12605039B2 to AMBU A/S on April 21, 2026, covering an endoscope image processing device. The device uses a neural network model trained to detect anatomical references during endoscopic procedures and includes proximity suppression logic to identify the current endoscope position based on prior positioning.

ViaLase Patent, Multistage Slide Mechanism, Medical Control

The USPTO granted Patent US12605280B2 to ViaLase, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical system with a multistage slide mechanism featuring a coarse-float mechanism for head movement and a fine-float mechanism that reduces applied force in response to a triggering event corresponding to valid coupling between a cone attachment and patient interface. The patent includes 15 claims and was filed on November 23, 2022 under Application No. 17993596.

Epithelial Removal Tool Patent, Ophthalmic Surgery

USPTO granted Patent 12605281B1 to inventor Mehrdad Mazaheri on April 21, 2026, covering an epithelial removal tool with a light emitter for ophthalmic surgical procedures. The tool emits light from a lower end to provide a patient fixation point during surgery, helping prevent eye movement and reduce injury risk. The patent contains 16 claims and was filed as Application 16679073 on November 8, 2019.

Robotic Surgery Tool Orientation Detection Patent Granted

USPTO granted patent US12605037B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers systems and methods for detecting the orientation of a robotic surgery tool within a catheter using image processing to identify viewable features and determine rotational offset. The patent contains 20 allowed claims with a filing date of September 11, 2024.

MicroVention Patent for Intravascular Sensor Devices

The USPTO granted Patent US12605222B2 to MicroVention, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers medical devices with sensing characteristics for intravascular treatment sites, including occlusion devices, clot retrieval systems, and stents equipped with pressure and/or length sensors. The patent contains 20 claims and was filed on February 29, 2024 under Application No. 18592162.

Surgical Equipment Holder Dock, Patent US12605227B2

USPTO granted patent US12605227B2 to LSI Solutions, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a dock for a surgical equipment holder featuring a base with central arm mount and clamping jaw, a central docking arm, a ball cup, and a central attachment nut with an extendable moment arm. Six claims were allowed under CPC classifications A61B 90/50 and A61B 90/57, covering the mechanical docking assembly for surgical arms and rails.

Flushing Improvements for Robotic Surgical Tool Cleaning

USPTO granted patent US12605220B2 to CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL for a robotic surgical tool with improved cleaning features. The patent covers a drive housing divided by a plate, an injection port for cleaning fluid, and a diverter with a ramp to direct fluid to the upper portion of the drive housing.

CAMTOMSAM AB Radiation Therapy Positioning Marker Patent Grant

USPTO granted Patent US12605226B2 to CAMTOMSAM AB for a radiation therapy, microwave therapy, cryosurgery, or ultrasound therapy reference positioning marker adapted for implantation via hollow injection needle. The marker features alternating first and second segments with varying cross-sections designed to maintain linear alignment during tissue insertion when encountering resistance.

Surgical Space Object Flow Monitoring, Stanford University

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605223B2 to The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a method for monitoring object flow within a surgical space, specifically tracking needle consumption through image analysis. The invention uses computer vision to detect and log sterile packaged needles entering a surgical inventory field and tracks needle deployment during surgery.

Radio Frequency Surgical Instrument - US12605219B2

USPTO granted US Patent 12,605,219 B2 to Kaneka Corporation for a radio frequency surgical instrument. The invention includes a tubular body, a metal wire with exposed and interior portions, and a fixture with a tapered first segment having variable radial cross-sections. The patent contains 19 claims and was filed on January 19, 2021 under application number 17800832.

Siemens Healthineers GAN Generates Medical Robot Configurations

The USPTO granted patent US12605218B2 to Siemens Healthineers AG on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a generative adversarial network (GAN) or other generative modeling technique trained to translate performance, operation, safety, or task-specific specifications into configurations of robot modules forming a robotic system. A second machine-learning system converts the estimated configurations back to performance, enabling anatomy-based modeling relative to medical imaging.

Blue Belt Technologies Patent For Image Free Implant Revision Surgery

The USPTO has granted US Patent 12605215B2 to Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. for systems and methods of planning and performing image free implant revision surgery. The patent covers methods including collecting pre-defined parameters characterizing a target bone, generating a 3D model, collecting intraoperative surface points, and generating a reshaped 3D model. The patent contains 19 claims.

Siemens Healthineers AR Medical System, Apr 21

USPTO granted Patent US12605207B2 to Siemens Healthineers AG for an augmented reality medical system combining image acquisition devices, dual display units, and spatial tracking elements to generate planning-based AR visualizations during medical procedures. The patent, filed on July 15, 2021 under Application No. 17376310, contains 18 claims and covers CPC classifications related to computer-aided surgery and medical image processing.

Brainlab SE Atlas Trajectory Planning Method

USPTO granted Patent US12605214B2 to Brainlab SE for a computer-implemented method of planning straight trajectories in medical images. The method divides an atlas into first and second areas during image registration, restricting transformation of the first area to maintain straight trajectory geometry while allowing unrestricted transformation of second areas. The patent contains 14 claims and covers CPC classifications in diagnostic imaging and medical image processing.

Medical Instrument Patent, Acclarent, Inc., Apr 21

USPTO granted patent US12605216B2 to Acclarent, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical instrument with a rotary end effector, position sensor, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction design. The apparatus includes a body with a bore sized to receive a portion of a medical instrument having a rotary member, with the position sensor configured to offset interference generated by the rotating member. The patent contains 20 claims.

AtriCure Ablation Device Patent US12605202B2

The USPTO granted patent US12605202B2 to AtriCure, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering devices and accessories for percutaneous endoscopic access and ablation systems. The patent application was filed on July 16, 2024 under application number 18773970, with 9 claims granted. The technology relates to methods and devices for accessing and therapeutically treating tissue areas using minimally invasive or open surgical procedures.

Olympus Patent Grant US12605200B2, Electrosurgical Device

The USPTO granted Patent US12605200B2 to OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH for an electrosurgical handheld device with a funnel-shaped feedthrough design. The patent, classified under CPC A61B 18/149, claims 21 patent claims covering the device's handle, main body, and adapter components. The filing date was April 1, 2022, with application number 17711373.

Microwave Ablation Electrode with Cooling Structures

The USPTO granted patent US12605203B2 to Mianyang Lide Electronics Co., Ltd. for a microwave ablation electrode featuring dual cooling structures. The non-working end circulation cooling structure allows a refrigerant medium to reach and cool the non-working end and surrounding tissues, with provisions for return flow. The working end liquid injection structure allows refrigerant to reach the working end to cool it and surrounding tissues. The patent includes 6 claims and was filed on May 18, 2023.