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Photometry Device for Bloodstream Oxygen Measurement Using Dual LED Configuration

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Published March 31st, 2026
Detected March 31st, 2026
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Summary

USPTO granted Analog Devices International Unlimited Company Patent No. US12588842B2 for a photometry device using dual LED configuration with an inductor for measuring oxygen in a patient's bloodstream. The patent (18 claims) covers systems and methods for emitting light to a target via first and second LEDs with energy storage capability.

What changed

USPTO issued Patent No. US12588842B2 to Analog Devices International Unlimited Company on March 31, 2026. The patent covers a photometry device with a first LED and second LED that emit light to a target in response to respective currents, with an inductor coupled to both LEDs to store energy. The CPC classifications indicate applications in patient monitoring (A61B 5/1455) and optical measurement (G01J 1/08).

Patent holders should review the granted claims to understand the scope of protection for their oxygen measurement technology. The patent filing date was May 3, 2024, under Application No. 18654910. Manufacturers developing similar photometry-based oxygen measurement devices may need to design around these claims or seek licensing. No immediate compliance actions are required for entities merely using or purchasing such devices.

Source document (simplified)

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Systems and methods for measuring oxygen in a patient's bloodstream

Grant US12588842B2 Kind: B2 Mar 31, 2026

Assignee

Analog Devices International Unlimited Company

Inventors

John Jude O'Donnell, Colin G. Lyden, Michael C.W. Coln

Abstract

A photometry device can include a first LED to emit light to a target in response to a first current through the first LED, a second LED to emit light to the target in response to a second current through the second LED, and an inductor, coupled to the first and second LEDs, to store energy associated with at least one of the first and second currents.

CPC Classifications

A61B 5/1455 A61B 5/14552 A61B 5/14551 A61B 5/0261 G01J 1/08 G01J 1/00

Filing Date

2024-05-03

Application No.

18654910

Claims

18

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Abstract Claims CPC Classifications

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
March 31st, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US12588842B2

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Healthcare providers Manufacturers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing 6211 Healthcare Providers
Activity scope
Patent Grants
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Healthcare Medical Devices

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