Neurovascular Coupling Eye Examination Method and Device
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent EP3773147A1 granted to Imedos Systems GmbH for a method and device examining neurovascular coupling at the eye of a patient. The patent, with inventors Vilser, Skorsetz, and Riemer, covers A61B 3/10 and A61B 3/12 classifications for ophthalmic examination instruments. Designated states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and other European countries.
What changed
The European Patent Office published patent application EP3773147A1 on April 1, 2026, covering a method and device for examining neurovascular coupling at the eye of a patient, developed by Imedos Systems GmbH. The patent claims priority based on a filing from October 2019 and designates all EU member states along with Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and other European countries.
For medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers developing ophthalmic diagnostic products, this patent establishes intellectual property protection for neurovascular coupling examination techniques. Competitors should assess freedom-to-operate before entering this technology space, while potential licensees may contact Imedos Systems GmbH regarding technology commercialization opportunities.
What to do next
- Monitor patent register for related divisional applications
- Review freedom-to-operate for neurovascular diagnostic products
- Consider licensing opportunities with Imedos Systems GmbH
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXAMINING THE NEUROVASCULAR COUPLING AT THE EYE OF A PATIENT
Publication EP3773147A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
Imedos Systems GmbH
Inventors
VILSER, Walthard, SKORSETZ, Martin, RIEMER, Thomas
IPC Classifications
A61B 3/10 20060101AFI20191004BHEP A61B 3/12 20060101ALI20191004BHEP
Designated States
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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