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USPTO Patent Grant US12582545B1 for Excretion Treating Apparatus

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Published March 24th, 2026
Detected March 24th, 2026
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Summary

The USPTO has granted patent US12582545B1 for a cup designed for an automatic excretion treating apparatus. The patent, assigned to LIBERTYSOLUTION CO., LTD, was filed on December 17, 2021, and granted on March 24, 2026.

What changed

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582545B1 to LIBERTYSOLUTION CO., LTD for an "Excretion treating apparatus." The patent specifically covers a cup component designed to receive excrement and an expansion body that ensures a close fit with the user's body. This grant signifies the USPTO's recognition of the novelty and utility of this medical device technology.

This patent grant is primarily an informational event for the medical device industry, particularly for companies involved in developing assistive technologies for individuals requiring care. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations, it highlights a specific innovation in the field of excretion treatment apparatuses. Companies in this sector may wish to review the patent details to understand the scope of the granted claims and to inform their own research and development strategies.

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Cup for automatic excretion treating apparatus and automatic excretion treating apparatus

Grant US12582545B1 Kind: B1 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

LIBERTYSOLUTION CO., LTD

Inventors

Miyuki Furuta

Abstract

A cup for an automatic excretion treating apparatus provided in an automatic excretion treating apparatus configured to automatically perform excretion treatment of a person dependent on care includes a cup main body attached to the body of the person dependent on care and configured to receive excrement, and an expansion body provided between the cup main body and the body, expanding to be in close contact with the body by supplying with working fluid.

CPC Classifications

A61F 5/451 A61F 5/4404 A61F 5/442 A61F 2013/15146 A61F 5/445 A61F 5/448 A61F 5/443

Filing Date

2021-12-17

Application No.

18263460

Claims

11

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Classification

Agency
USPTO
Published
March 24th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
US12582545B1

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Medical Device Development
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Product Development
Topics
Medical Devices Product Development

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