USPTO Patent Grants - Prosthetics (A61F)

US12605286B2 Infant Umbilical Cord Stump Protector

The USPTO granted Patent US12605286B2 to ASO LLC for an infant umbilical cord stump protector comprising a pad positionable proximal to the umbilical cord stump and a fluid-impermeable cover with adhesive, deformable, and peripheral regions that form a protective dome shape. The patent, filed on January 31, 2022 under Application No. 17588842, contains 51 claims and 18 CPC classifications in the A61F medical device category. Assignees and inventors seeking to commercialize similar neonatal care products should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to avoid potential infringement of this issued patent.

Wound Dressing Patent US12605285B2, HIDRAMED SOLUTIONS

The USPTO granted Patent US12605285B2 to HIDRAMED SOLUTIONS LTD on April 21, 2026, covering a wound dressing device that includes a retaining device for encompassing a portion of the body, a dressing, and a fastening element configured external to the retaining device. The patent application was filed on July 20, 2018, under application number 16637989, and contains 21 claims. The invention also relates to a method of applying the device and a combined dressing and fastening element.

In situ Assembly of Prosthetic Pacing Valves

The USPTO granted Patent US12605553B1 to Smartvalves Ltd on April 21, 2026 for an electrical-component add-on used with prosthetic cardiac valves. The invention comprises a support structure configured to assume delivery and deployed configurations, shaped as a ring when deployed to receive the prosthetic valve's tubular frame. The add-on includes an antenna and electrodes supported by the support structure. The patent contains 24 claims and covers positioning at, above, or below the annulus of a native cardiac valve.

Sensor Enabled Therapeutic Wound and Tissue Monitor US12605530B1

The USPTO granted Patent US12605530B1 to inventors Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, Eric J. Roberts, and Jonathan A. Niezgoda on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a therapeutic wound monitoring device featuring an external gas/moisture impermeable layer, a semipermeable internal layer, a fluid-absorbing spacer layer, and a flexible film-based circuit board with processor, sensors, and wireless transceiver. The device is designed for continuous wound monitoring with data transmission capabilities.

Boston Scientific Patent US12605152B2 Granted Apr 21

USPTO granted patent US12605152B2 to Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical device comprising a handle with primary and secondary actuators, an end cap with stationary and movable portions, one or more patches, control elements, and actuation elements. The patent contains 20 claims.

Procter & Gamble Patent - Absorbent Article Bond Pattern

USPTO granted Patent US12605290B2 to The Procter & Gamble Company on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an absorbent article including a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region, a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core, and a stretch laminate having a bonding region. The bonding region contains a plurality of ultrasonic bonds oriented in a stretch direction, with a Hysteresis Ratio of 2.5 or less and an Unload Force at 50% of 0.44 MPa or greater. The patent contains 20 claims.

SINTOKOGIO Excretion Determination Device, Patent Apr 21, 2026

USPTO granted Patent US12605289B2 to SINTOKOGIO, LTD. for a determination device that identifies excretion type by comparing gas concentrations detected by two sensors positioned at different distances from a subject. The patent, filed September 27, 2023, contains 5 claims and covers the device's processor-based determination method and system.

US12605288B2 - Ophthalmic Shield and Therapeutic Method

The USPTO granted Patent US12605288B2 to Ocular Surface Innovations Inc. for an ophthalmic shield and therapeutic method. The invention covers a method of obtaining eye metrics and determining manufacturing parameters for an ophthalmic shield with minimum dimensions ranging from 18mm × 15mm to 26mm × 22mm depending on embodiment. The patent contains 11 claims and names John Gelles and Jerome Legerton as inventors.

Radiation-free Heating Pad with Faraday Cage

USPTO granted patent US12605538B2 to inventor Ying Wang on April 21, 2026, for a radiation-free heating pad. The invention uses a double shielding structure with aluminum foil and a flexible shielding layer to counteract electromagnetic fields based on the Faraday cage effect.

St. Jude Medical Patent US12605246B2 Granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12605246B2 to St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a prosthetic heart valve with an atrial drain design featuring an inner frame positioned radially inward of an outer frame, connected by plural connecting arms, with a bridging skirt extending from the outer sealing skirt to the inflow edge of the inner sealing skirt to cover the gap between the frames. The patent contains 20 claims.

Balloon Expandable Stent With Symmetrical Crimped Configuration for Cardiac Valve Prosthesis

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605245B2 to Medtronic, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a balloon expandable stent with a symmetrical crimped configuration designed for transcatheter implantation of a cardiac valve prosthesis. The invention includes 20 claims and is classified under A61F 2/2418.

Boston Scientific Scimed Replacement Heart Valve Assembly US12605244B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12605244B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering a replacement heart valve assembly with a stent frame, replacement valve with leaflets and valve frame, and suspension struts. The patent, filed on June 14, 2022, contains 20 claims and is classified under A61F 2/2412 and related CPC classifications.

Cornea Implant Method - US12605243B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12605243B2 to UNIVERSITE JEAN MONNET SAINT ETIENNE for a method of producing multiple cornea implants from a previously removed human or animal cornea. The process involves laser cutting, detaching, decellularizing, lyophilizing, sterilizing, and packaging each implant. The patent includes 8 claims and is classified under CPC A61F 2/142.

UROMEMS Patent US12605240B2 - Implantable Sensor Protection System

The USPTO granted U.S. Patent 12605240B2 to UROMEMS for a system protecting a force measurement sensor in an implantable occlusion device. The patent covers an elastic element arranged to bias the force sensor in a direction opposite to exerted forces, deformable to protect the sensor from compressive or tractive forces exceeding a threshold. The patent contains 20 claims.

Discectomy Tool Patent US12605178B2 Granted Apr 21

The USPTO granted Patent US12605178B2 to Combination Spine, Inc. for a discectomy tool designed to clear material from a patient's disc space. The device features dual rotatable members at the distal portion with a transverse axis, an actuation mechanism for rotation, and an expansion feature to increase inter-member distance. The patent names Joshua M. Ammerman and Richard Briganti as inventors and contains 29 claims.

Femoral Head Restoration Instrument, US12605170B2

The USPTO has granted Patent US12605170B2 to DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company. The patent covers a surgical instrument and method for assessing restoration of the femoral head centre during hip replacement surgery. The instrument comprises a body with a first connector for attaching to a femoral part, a plurality of apertures corresponding to respective femoral head centres, and a gauge with a pin and arm bearing a scale. The approach seeks to provide a simple method for restoring native femoral head position during hip replacement procedures.

Tactical Hemostatic Bandage Patent Granted to Solid Year Co

USPTO granted patent US12605164B2 to Solid Year Co., Ltd. on April 21, 2026, for a pressurized tourniquet comprising an elastic band, hemostatic dressing, and pressurized member. The invention features a through-tough on the outer surface of the elastic band and a detachable insertion portion on the pressurized member.

Modular System for Cold Water Exposure Therapy Using Directed Ice Impingement

The USPTO granted patent US12605274B1 to Brrr Tech, LLC on April 21, 2026, covering a modular cold water exposure therapy system using directed ice impingement. The system includes an ice container configured to form and hold treatment ice, an agitator module with pump and impingement ports for circulating chilled water, and mobile app connectivity for session tracking. The patent protects methods for forming treatment ice, circulating treatment water, and conducting controlled cold exposure sessions in clinical and at-home settings.

US12605271B2 External Female Catheter

The USPTO granted Patent US12605271B2 to inventor Roxanna Stead for an external urinary catheterization device designed for females. The device comprises a shell with a cutout positioned over the vulva, a fill material that wicks urine into an interior space, and a tube connected to a vacuum assembly for urine removal. The patent contains 11 claims and was filed on December 22, 2022.

Urinary Catheter Collection Bag with Replaceable Filter, US12605269B1

The USPTO granted patent US12605269B1 to six inventors for a urinary catheter urine collection system featuring a removable blockage filter positioned between the collection bag and drainage tube. The system includes a flow valve with open and closed configurations that selectively directs urine through the filter to trap blockage material. The patent, granted April 21, 2026, claims 20 patent claims covering the replaceable filter cup design with wall slits.

USPTO Grants Medical Device Patent US12605268B2 to Horizon IP Tech

USPTO granted Patent US12605268B2 to HORIZON IP TECH, LLC on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a medical device comprising a plastic film with insufficient intrinsic stability to retain a planar shape against gravity, supported by a structure that inhibits at least 80% of the film from deforming regardless of orientation. The application (17736284) was filed May 4, 2022, and the patent contains 8 claims.

Finger Pain Relief Device Patent US12605267B2

The USPTO granted patent US12605267B2 to inventor Jafar Vossoughi on April 21, 2026, covering a device and method to maintain distance between bones of a finger for pain relief. The patent describes an apparatus with engaging members and adjustable rod assemblies that control the gap between finger bones across a joint. The application was filed September 29, 2023, under application number 18478190, with 14 claims allowed.

Thumb Brace Patent US12605266B1 - Bullseye Brace

The USPTO granted patent US12605266B1 to Bullseye Brace, Inc. (inventor Jeffrey B Stearns) on April 21, 2026 for a sheath lacing arrangement and associated carpometacarpal (CMC) thumb brace. The patent includes 14 claims covering the brace's design and functionality for limiting thumb and CMC joint range of motion. The filing date was October 13, 2023, under application number 18486640.

Orthopedic Corset Patent US12605265B2, 21st Apr

The USPTO granted Patent US12605265B2 on April 21, 2026, to inventor Kathrine A. Johns for an orthopedic back support corset design. The invention features a back-support panel with bonings, a lacing system for tightness adjustment, and a multi-panel construction with front-side fastener. The patent contains 20 claims under CPC classifications A61F 5/028, A61F 5/01, and related subclasses.

Prolapse Corrective Device, US Patent 12605273B2

The USPTO granted Patent 12605273B2 to inventor Juan Llopis Manzanera on April 21, 2026, for a prolapse corrective device. The device comprises a single-piece structure with a dome-shaped head, two opposing diverging arms, and a connecting strap, adopting a dished isosceles triangle shape by default that is elastically deformable for insertion and extraction.

Liquid and Waste Collection System US12605270B2

USPTO granted Patent US12605270B2 to Babyation Inc. for a liquid and waste collection system using pressure and liquid tubing connected to a pressure source and liquid collector. The system collects liquid without passing it through the pump. The patent, filed February 18, 2022 under Application No. 17676028, contains 10 claims and covers CPC classifications A61F 5/455, A61F 5/453, A61F 5/4408, and A61F 13/15.

Prosthetic Thumb Device Patent US12605261B2

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605261B2 to Point Designs, Inc. for a prosthetic thumb device featuring a track configured for attachment to a prosthetic socket, a carriage with first and second components, and a locking mechanism. The device enables controlled movement of a prosthetic digit along a curved track profile with selectable locking states. The patent contains 18 claims and was assigned CPC classifications A61F 2002/587 and A61F 2/586.

DePuy Ireland U-Shaped Femoral Implant Removal Tool

The USPTO issued Patent US12605256B2 to DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a U-shaped femoral implant removal tool featuring a rectangular opening positioned over the implant neck and a sharpened front edge for cutting the stem interface. The filing (Application No. 18389795, filed December 20, 2023) contains 10 claims.

Osteochondral Transfer Systems and Methods

USPTO granted patent US12605255B1 to the University of Utah Research Foundation on April 21, 2026, covering a system for osteochondral defect repair. The invention comprises a guide with a body, multiple legs, and a locking mechanism that slides along a longitudinal axis to capture cartilage surface topography without axial force application. The patent contains 36 claims and names five inventors.

OTTO BOCK US12605260B2 Prosthetic Foot Spring Patent

USPTO granted patent US12605260B2 to OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP for a prosthetic foot with reinforced spring connection. The invention comprises a base spring with toe and heel portions and a top spring assembly featuring dual spring members with bond connections and a spring connector. The patent contains 22 claims and was filed on December 6, 2018.

US12605262B2 Inflatable Limb Prosthesis, Israel Pilosof

The USPTO granted patent US12605262B2 to inventors Israel Pilosof and Yehuda Pilosof for an inflatable limb prosthesis. The invention includes a socket with an inner cavity configured for disposal of a limb stump, a mechanism for changing the inner diameter via remote control, and an inflatable lining with 15-60 longitudinal cells designed to diminish blood flow blockage. A pump assembly allows inflation/deflation to a user-set air pressure.

US12605258B2 Hip Arthroplasty Liner Removal Apparatus

The USPTO granted Patent US12605258B2 to Globus Medical, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering an apparatus and method for removing a liner attached to an implanted acetabular shell in hip arthroplasty procedures. The patent discloses a rim plate with a through opening placed over the acetabular shell, a pilot hole drilled through the opening into the liner, and a removal tool inserted into the drilled hole to disengage the liner from the shell. The patent contains 20 claims and names John Loiacono, Kenny Chen, and Pasquale Petrera as inventors.

USPTO Grants Otto Bock Prosthetic System Patent

The USPTO granted US Patent 12605259B2 to Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a prosthetic system with two pivotally connected prosthetic parts and a cover element that simultaneously pivots with the prosthetic parts about a joint axis. The 13-claim patent, filed on April 15, 2021, names six inventors including Marton Balint, Johannes Bischof, and Walter Lunzer.

Implantable Electromagnetic Field Generator for Orthopedic Therapy

The USPTO granted patent US12605249B2 to Pulsar Medtech Ltd. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an implantable electromagnetic field generator for orthopedic therapy, comprising an anchor with an affixing portion, a coil, an electronics module, and a power source that generates therapeutic electromagnetic fields for soft tissue repair.

US12605250B2 Stabilizing Sacroiliac Joints Patent

USPTO granted US Patent 12605250B2 to Tenon Medical, Inc. covering prostheses and methods for stabilizing dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joints. The patent describes devices configured for posterior trajectory advancement via surgically created pilot openings, featuring elongated edge sections and bridge sections. The patent includes 11 claims and CPC classifications spanning A61F 2002/30995, A61F 2/30988, A61F 2/4455, and A61F 2/447.

Aurora Spine Bone Density-Matched Orthopedic Implant Method Patent Grant

The USPTO granted Patent US12605252B2 to Aurora Spine, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering a method of selecting and implanting orthopedic implants matched to a patient's bone density as determined by DEXA scan T-scores. The patent names inventors Trent James Northcutt and Laszlo Garamszegi and contains 16 claims.

Expandable Corpectomy Modular Endplate Connection

The USPTO granted Patent US12605253B2 to Astura Medical Inc for an expandable corpectomy modular endplate connection system. The invention relates to vertebral body replacement devices featuring a quick-connecting removable endplate mechanism. The patent, filed on October 18, 2024, contains 9 claims and names Ross Dusterhoft and Thomas Purcell as inventors.

Expandable Intervertebral Cage Implant

USPTO granted patent US12605254B2 to inventor Robert Woodruff for an expandable intervertebral cage implant. The device features top and bottom plates with rotatable leaves, front and rear wedges, and a deployment mechanism that rotates leaves into a deployed position while increasing cage width and height. The mechanism also allows variation of the lordosis angle by moving one wedge while keeping the other stationary.

Window Handcrank Manipulator Design Patent USD1122478S1

USPTO granted design patent USD1122478S1 for a Window Handcrank Manipulator invented by Robert Fritz. The patent was issued April 14, 2026, with Application No. 29929345 filed February 21, 2024. The design patent contains 1 claim and covers a mechanical device design used for operating window cranks.

Standard Textile Incontinence Pad Patterned Surface

USPTO granted Design Patent USD1122441S1 to Standard Textile Co., Inc. for an incontinence pad with patterned surface design. The patent has 1 claim under application number 29877572 filed June 8, 2023. Competitors in the incontinence or hygiene product market should review this design patent for potential ornamental design overlap.

Talus Implant Design USD1122446S1, RESTOR3D

USPTO granted Design Patent USD1122446S1 to RESTOR3D, INC. for a Talus Implant design. The patent, with CPC classifications covering foot/ankle implants (A61F 2/42, A61F 2/66), was filed on May 10, 2023 under Application No. 29875805 and contains 1 design claim.

Allosource Pelvic Organ Prolapse Implant Design Patent USD1122447S1

USPTO granted Allosource a design patent (USD1122447S1) for a pelvic organ prolapse implant. The patent was filed April 29, 2025, and granted April 14, 2026, with 1 claim. Inventors include McKenzie Pietrafeso, Charles Manuele, Madeleine Dahl, and Reginald Stilwell.

Posture Corrector Design Patent - Lei Pang, USD1122455S1

USPTO granted Design Patent USD1122455S1 to inventor Lei Pang for a posture corrector device. The design patent, with application number 29947562 filed June 17, 2024, covers the ornamental design of the posture corrector. The patent contains one claim and is classified under CPC codes A41D 1/00 and A61F 5/00 among others.

Oral Appliance for Use with CPAP Headgear

The USPTO granted patent US12599740B2 to R.I.P., LLC on April 14, 2026, covering an oral appliance designed for use with nasal CPAP masks. Invented by Rob Veis, the patent contains 14 claims and includes an occlusal opening, interproximal protrusions for tooth retention, and a buccal wall to create an intraoral seal. The application was filed on March 8, 2021 (Application No. 17909722).

System and Methods for Connective Tissue Repair Using Scaffolds

The USPTO issued Patent US12599700B2 to The Children's Medical Center Corporation covering methods and devices for repair of torn or ruptured ligaments using scaffold devices. The patent includes 40 claims spanning methods of placement and fixation, notchplasty techniques, and delayed rehabilitation protocols. The invention is classified under CPC codes A61F 2/08 and relates to connective tissue scaffold technology.

Balloon-type Retinal Stimulation Device and Manufacturing Method - Patent Grant US12599769B2

The USPTO granted Patent US12599769B2 to Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology for a balloon-type retinal stimulation device. The invention includes a substrate unit with an expandable insertion portion and a stimulation unit that contacts the retina. The device uses fluid injection to expand and conform to the retina's shape for optimal stimulation. The patent contains 10 claims and was filed on September 13, 2023.

US12599508B2 - Absorbent Articles with Frangible Pathways - Procter & Gamble

USPTO granted Patent US12599508B2 to The Procter & Gamble Company covering absorbent articles with elastic laminates and frangible pathways in front and/or back waist regions, along with methods and apparatuses for manufacturing such articles. The patent names eight inventors including Jeffry Rosiak, Michael Devin Long, Jason Edward Naylor, Michael Brian Quade, Matthew Alexander Gittings, Uwe Schneider, Jeromy Thomas Raycheck, and Keith Richard Willhaus. The patent contains 17 claims and was filed on June 27, 2023, under Application No. 18214750.

Cat Diaper Patent - US12599509B2

USPTO granted patent US12599509B2 to Unicharm Corporation on April 14, 2026 for a cat diaper design. The invention includes a body portion with absorbent core, fastening tape, and a constricted portion that tapers toward the inner side. The patent names Daisuke Komatsubara and Yumi Matsumoto as inventors and contains 9 claims.

Kimberly-Clark Absorbent Article with Leak-Proof Containment Flaps

The USPTO granted Patent US12599510B2 to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers an absorbent article with leak-proof containment flaps bonded using transverse ultrasonic point patterns. The invention restricts fluid leaks between bond lines while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The patent includes 20 claims and names Matthew X Majestic, Lynn Lynch, Janet E. Collins, Austin N. Pickett, Amanda L. Plump, Joseph J. Sina, and Lori A. Roocks as inventors.

LG Chem Absorbent Article Patent US12599511B2 Granted

The USPTO granted Patent US12599511B2 to LG Chem, Ltd. on April 14, 2026, covering an absorbent article with a superabsorbent polymer film designed to improve leak prevention in three-dimensional gathers. The patent application (18266063) was filed on May 11, 2022, and includes 6 claims.