Time Before Sound Sleep Facilitating Sleep Quality Device
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent EP4529481A1 for Google LLC covering a device and method for facilitating sleep quality by measuring time before sound sleep. The patent application was filed with inventors Kokoszka and Gleichauf and received A1 publication status. The granted patent provides Google with IP protection across 35 designated European states including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
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The EPO published patent EP4529481A1 for Google LLC, covering a device and method for facilitating sleep quality by measuring time before sound sleep. The patent is classified under A61M 21/02 (devices for sleep induction) and A61B 5/00 (diagnostic measurement). The A1 publication kind indicates the patent includes both the search report and application.
Companies developing sleep monitoring, wellness tracking, or medical device sleep solutions should be aware of this IP grant when designing similar products. The patent provides Google with exclusive rights across 35 European designated states for the claimed sleep quality measurement technology.
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- Monitor for patent expiration in 2036
- Review licensing implications if developing sleep monitoring products
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TIME BEFORE SOUND SLEEP FACILITATING SLEEP QUALITY
Publication EP4529481A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
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Google LLC
Inventors
KOKOSZKA, Alicia Yolanda, GLEICHAUF, Karla Theresa
IPC Classifications
A61M 21/02 20060101AFI20260224BHEP A61B 5/00 20060101ALI20260224BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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