USPTO Patent Grant: Low profile catheter system

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Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has granted patent US12582805B2 for a low profile catheter system to NP Medical Inc. The patent covers specific design elements of the catheter hub, flow path, and base connector intended to improve fluid delivery and system integration. This grant signifies a new intellectual property right for the assignee.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582805B2 for a "Low profile catheter system" to NP Medical Inc. The patent details a catheter system comprising a hub with specific proximal, distal, and intermediate portions, a stabilization surface, and a receptacle. It also describes a linear flow path and a base connector designed for fluid connection and secure retention within the receptacle. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, based on an application filed on January 3, 2023.

This patent grant represents a new intellectual property right for NP Medical Inc., protecting their innovation in catheter technology. While not imposing direct compliance obligations on other entities, it is relevant for medical device manufacturers and researchers in the field of catheter design and development. Companies operating in this space should be aware of this granted patent to ensure they do not infringe on the protected technology.

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Low profile catheter system

Grant US12582805B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

NP Medical Inc.

Inventors

Todd Chelak, Ian Kimball, Luis Maseda, Jonathan Gabel

Abstract

A low profile catheter system includes a catheter hub with proximal, distal, and intermediate portions, a stabilization surface located on an underside, and a receptacle located within a top surface. A substantially linear flow path extends from an opening at the distal portion to an inlet located within the intermediate portion and allows fluid to flow between the distal and intermediate portions. The inlet of the flow path is located between the proximal and distal portions. A base connector has a fluid path extending through at least a portion of the base connector and between a first opening located nearer a first end and a second opening. The fluid path is fluidly connected to the inlet of the flow path and a second end of the base connector is retained within the receptacle by the proximal portion when the base connector is received by the receptacle.

CPC Classifications

A61M 25/02 A61M 25/0097 A61M 39/0247 A61M 2025/0266 A61M 2039/0261 A61M 2039/0282 A61M 2039/0247 A61M 2039/0264 A61M 2039/027 A61M 2039/0291 A61M 2005/1587 A61M 5/158