The EPO published patent application EP4629887A1 for a method calculating pressure drop between artery cross-sections. The patent classifies under IPC codes A61B 5/02 (blood pressure measurement), A61B 5/021 (cardiovascular measurement), and G16H 50/50 (health informatics for diagnostic systems). Applicant is Hemolens Diagnostics spolka z ograniczona odpowiedzialnoscia. The application designates 27+ European states including AT, BE, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IT, NL, PL, SE, and others.

This is a routine patent publication with no compliance deadlines or required actions for regulated entities. Companies developing cardiovascular diagnostic software or medical devices should review the claims to assess potential IP conflicts. Healthcare technology developers should consider whether this method overlaps with their own product development to avoid infringement. The patent provides exclusive rights in designated states but does not impose regulatory obligations.