Tubular Mesh Support Device for Breast Implant - Patent Grant US12599474B2
Summary
The USPTO granted patent US12599474B2 to Novus Scientific AB for a tubular mesh support device designed for breast implant applications. The patent, filed May 6, 2020, was granted on April 14, 2026 and contains 9 claims covering the mesh support device and methods for preparing breast implants for human implantation.
What changed
The USPTO granted patent US12599474B2 to Novus Scientific AB on April 14, 2026, covering a tubular mesh support device for breast implants and methods for preparing breast implants for human implantation. The patent, with 9 claims, protects the mesh device design and associated implantation methods.
For competitors developing breast implant or prosthetic devices, this patent establishes proprietary protection that may require design-around considerations or licensing discussions with Novus Scientific AB. Healthcare providers and manufacturers should be aware of the scope when developing or utilizing similar support technologies.
What to do next
- Monitor for potential infringement if developing similar medical devices
- Consider licensing options from Novus Scientific AB if designing comparable products
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Tubular mesh support device for a breast implant and method for preparing the breast implant
Grant US12599474B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
NOVUS SCIENTIFIC AB
Inventors
Per Egnelöv, Torbjörn Mathisen
Abstract
The invention relates to a mesh support device (10) for supporting a breast implant (20), wherein the mesh support device (10) has a tubular shape. The invention relates further to a breast implant device for implantation in a human body, comprising a breast implant (20) and a mesh support device (10), in which the breast implant (20) is positioned, wherein the mesh support device (10) has a tubular shape. In accordance with the invention, a method for preparing a breast implant (20) for implantation in a human body is also disclosed.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/12
Filing Date
2020-05-06
Application No.
17608828
Claims
9
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