ChangeBridge: Patent Grants - Prosthetics (A61F)

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.