The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582548B2, titled 'In vivo temperature control system,' to Toray Industries, Inc. The patent, which has 5 claims, details a system designed for controlling temperature within biological lumens using a catheter, multiple temperature sensors, and a control section that estimates spatial temperature changes based on liquid release. The filing date for this patent was March 31, 2022.

This is an intellectual property grant and does not impose new regulatory obligations on companies. It signifies the protection of novel technology in the medical device sector. Companies operating in this space, particularly those involved in developing or manufacturing medical devices for temperature regulation or related applications, should be aware of this granted patent as it pertains to their potential product development and competitive landscape.