USPTO Grants Patent for Dual Mobility Cup Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis

ChangeBridge: Patent Grants - Prosthetics (A61F)

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

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.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582532B2 for a dual mobility cup reverse shoulder prosthesis. The patent, assigned to the University of Maryland, College Park, details a prosthesis system that includes a movable cup positioned between the glenosphere and the humeral socket, designed to enhance joint articulation.

This patent grant signifies the protection of intellectual property related to a new medical device. While not a regulatory rule imposing compliance obligations, it is relevant for medical device manufacturers and innovators in the orthopedic sector who may need to consider existing patents when developing or marketing similar products to avoid infringement. The filing date for this patent was January 21, 2021.

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Dual mobility cup reverse shoulder prosthesis

Grant US12582532B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

University of Maryland, College Park

Inventors

Mohit Gilotra, Rayan Khalid Alabsi, Tejasvi Subramanya

Abstract

A reverse shoulder prosthesis system is provided. The system can include a the convex surface of the glenosphere and the concave surface of the humeral socket. The convex surface, a humeral socket can have a concave surface, and a cup is positioned between cup can be moveable relative to the glenosphere and to the humeral socket.

CPC Classifications

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