USPTO Patent Grants - Prosthetics (A61F)
USPTO classification A61F covers implanted devices, wound dressings, prosthetics, stents, orthopedic implants, heart valves, and external support devices for the human body. Every patent grant in A61F lands in this feed, around 220 a month, with the patent number, title, applicant, inventor names, and abstract. Watch this if you compete in medical devices, file freedom-to-operate analyses, scout acquisition targets in surgical implants or wound care, or follow which academic medical centers are commercializing research through patent filings. Recent grants cover infant umbilical cord stump protectors, absorbable wound dressings, and in-situ assembly prosthetic pacing valves.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
US Patent US12582529B2 for Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization Prostheses
The USPTO has granted US Patent US12582529B2 for sacroiliac joint stabilization prostheses to Tenon Medical, Inc. The patent describes prostheses designed for press-fitting into pilot openings to stabilize dysfunctional sacroiliac joints, featuring a pontoon shape with porous sections.
USPTO Patent Grant US12582530B2 - Humeral Implant Component
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582530B2 for a humeral implant component to WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG. The patent, which includes an interface part for connecting components and a through hole for a fastener, was granted on March 24, 2026.
USPTO Patent Grant US12582531B2 for Shoulder Implant Systems
The USPTO has granted patent US12582531B2 to Arthrosurface Incorporated for novel humeral and glenoid articular surface implant systems and methods for shoulder repair. The patent details specific design features for glenoid implants and baseplates, including fixation elements and channels for assembly.
USPTO Grants Patent for Dual Mobility Cup Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis
The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582532B2) for a dual mobility cup reverse shoulder prosthesis, assigned to the University of Maryland, College Park. The patent covers a novel prosthesis system designed to improve shoulder joint function.
USPTO Patent Grant for Expandable Interbody Spacer
The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582533B2) for an integrated expandable interbody spacer designed for spinal fusion procedures. The patent was assigned to IMAM ABDULRAHMAN BIN FAISAL UNIVERSITY and lists four inventors. The device allows for controlled adjustment of height during surgery.
USPTO Patent Grant for Flexible Implants and Instruments
The USPTO has granted patent US12582534B2 for flexible implants and instruments, assigned to VB Spine US Opco LLC. The patent describes an implant body with a flexible pattern defined by multiple material segments with non-linear shapes.
USPTO Grants Spinal System Patent to Genesys Spine
The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582535B2) to Genesys Spine for a stand-alone interbody spinal system. The patent details an orthopedic fusion system including a cage, channels, anchors, and a resilient member. The filing date for this patent was February 26, 2024.
USPTO Patent Grant US12582537B2 for Stent
The USPTO has granted patent US12582537B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. for a stent with improved deployment characteristics. The patent details a knitted stent design with specific cell arrangements and loop/rung row configurations, including both open and closed cells.
USPTO Patent Grant US12582538B2 for Expandable Devices
The USPTO has granted patent US12582538B2 for expandable devices and associated systems and methods. The patent, assigned to The Foundry, LLC, details a stent configured to be expanded within a body conduit of a human patient.
USPTO Patent for Medical Device Crimper by Medtronic
The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12582539B2) to Medtronic for a clamshell iris-style crimper designed for medical devices. The patent details an innovative mechanism for compressing expandable medical devices, featuring a handle-operated clamshell design that reduces chamber volume to achieve compression.
USPTO Grants Patent for Intragastric Device
The USPTO has granted a patent for an intragastric device designed to restrict gastric capacity. The device, assigned to Servicio Cántabro De Salud Universidad De Cantabria, utilizes a neutral buoyancy principle with an inner core and an outer covering containing fluids at different pressures. This patent grant is a routine administrative action.
USPTO Patent Grant: Cryotherapy and compression sleeve
The USPTO has granted patent US12582541B2 for a cryotherapy and compression sleeve. The patent, assigned to FREEZE SLEEVE IPCO LLC, covers a device designed to provide evenly distributed hot or cold temperature application and compression therapy without clips or buckles.
USPTO Patent Grant US12582542B2 for Orthopedic Aid Rod
The USPTO has granted patent US12582542B2 for a stabilizing rod for an orthopedic aid, assigned to Bauerfeind AG. The patent describes a rod with a flexible section featuring at least one material cut-out.
USPTO Grants Patent for Ankle Joint Mobilisation Apparatus
The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582543B2) to Azzurro Training Ltd for an apparatus designed to mobilise the human ankle joint. The patent details an apparatus with a base and strap, incorporating specific protrusions for medial arch support to enhance foot stability during dorsiflexion.
USPTO Grants Patent for Brace Hinge with Telescoping Pad
The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582544B2) for a brace hinge with a telescoping pad, assigned to DJO, LLC. The patent describes a hinge mechanism designed for braces, featuring adjustable force application and a novel adjustment assembly.
USPTO Patent Grant US12582545B1 for Excretion Treating Apparatus
The USPTO has granted patent US12582545B1 for a cup designed for an automatic excretion treating apparatus. The patent, assigned to LIBERTYSOLUTION CO., LTD, was filed on December 17, 2021, and granted on March 24, 2026.
USPTO Patent Grant for Controlled Delivery Devices by Femasys Inc
The USPTO has granted patent US12582546B2 to Femasys Inc. for methods and devices for controlled delivery of material compositions, particularly occlusive, therapeutic, or diagnostic compositions. The patent was filed on August 21, 2023, and includes 16 claims.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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.
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 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 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 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.
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