Patent US12582305B2 for Lighted Disposable Speculum Granted

ChangeBridge: Patent Grants - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has granted patent US12582305B2 for a lighted disposable speculum to Medline Industries, LP. This patent covers a device designed to improve visibility during urological and pelvic examinations.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582305B2 for a "Lighted disposable speculum." The patent, assigned to Medline Industries, LP, details a disposable speculum featuring cordless light sources to enhance visibility during urological, vaginal procedures, and pelvic exams. It also includes an improved adjustment mechanism designed to reduce stress during use.

This patent grant is primarily informational for medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations, it signifies intellectual property protection for Medline Industries, LP in the area of diagnostic and surgical devices. Companies operating in this space should be aware of this granted patent as it may impact their product development and market strategies.

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Lighted disposable speculum

Grant US12582305B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

Medline Industries, LP

Inventors

Neal Kamdar, Bahram Kevin Kayvani, Yushek Pun

Abstract

A disposable speculum with cordless light source can be used to facilitate visibility of an examination area during urological vaginal procedures and pelvic exams. The speculum features first and second light sources mounted at an angle to the yoke of the speculum thereby illuminating the examination area and providing the clinician an unobstructed line of sight. Additionally, the speculum has an improved adjustment mechanism and design that together alleviate the stress that accompanies the feel and sound of the speculum articulating during use.