US Patent US12594382B2, University of Sydney, medicament delivery adaptor

US Patent US12594382B2, University of Sydney, medicament delivery adaptor

Stackable manifolds for medical fluids

The USPTO granted Patent US12594374B2 to Asset Medical, Inc. for stackable manifolds designed for medical fluid delivery systems. The patent covers connector assemblies that allow multiple manifolds to engage and form fluid communication pathways for medical applications. The grant provides the assignee with exclusive rights to the claimed invention through the patent term.

Control of flow and/or pressure provided by breathing apparatus

The USPTO granted Patent US12594390B2 to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited covering methods and apparatus for controlling flow and/or pressure in breathing devices. The patent describes measuring baseline and current breath flow parameters (respiratory rate, tidal volume) and dynamically adjusting apparatus operation based on comparative analysis. The patent contains 18 claims across flow control, pressure regulation, and respiratory monitoring technology.

Vent system for patient interface

USPTO granted ResMed Pty Ltd patent US12594397B2 for a vent system used in patient interface devices such as CPAP or BiPAP masks. The invention covers a vent structure with a housing containing an inlet, outlet, exhaust gas orifice, and a moveable membrane that elastically deforms in response to pressure differentials to regulate exhaust gas flow. The patent contains 46 claims.

Hollister Incorporated - Urinary catheter package design patent USD1121454S1

The USPTO granted design patent USD1121454S1 to Hollister Incorporated for an ornamental urinary catheter package design. The patent (1 claim) was filed February 28, 2022 under application number 29828608. The CPC classifications indicate medical device packaging in the A61M category (catheters, urinary medical devices).

Fluid Dispenser Device - US12594384B2

USPTO granted patent US12594384B2 to APTAR FRANCE SAS for a fluid dispenser device with a multi-dose reservoir, piston mechanism, actuating member, return spring, and dose indicator window. The patent contains 7 claims covering the device's mechanical configuration for controlled fluid dispensing. Filing date was October 20, 2021.

Device to deliver predetermined amount of substance to body orifice

USPTO granted Patent US12594388B2 to AptarGroup, Inc. on April 7, 2026, covering a device for delivering predetermined amounts of substances to body orifices. The invention includes a container, delivery end, valve with active/inactive configurations, trigger mechanism, and fluid-tight chamber. The patent contains 28 claims and was filed on June 7, 2022.

Breast Pump Controller Design Patent USD1121573S1

USPTO granted design patent USD1121573S1 for a breast pump controller to inventor Xianzi Chen. The patent was filed on September 24, 2024, under application number 29964727, and contains 1 design claim. The patent covers the ornamental design configuration for a breast pump controller classified under medical device category A61M.

Design cap for endotracheal tube guide (USD1121815S1)

USPTO granted design patent USD1121815S1 to inventors Juan N. Walterspiel and Jonathan S. Weiss for an ornamental design of a cap for an endotracheal tube guide. The patent application (No. 29973406) was filed November 15, 2024, and issued April 7, 2026. This design patent provides intellectual property protection covering the visual appearance of the medical device component.

West Virginia Mental Health Examination Requirements HB4169

West Virginia Governor signed HB4169 into law on April 1, 2026. The bill aligns mental health examination requirements with those required for involuntary hospitalizations. This affects healthcare providers and mental health professionals conducting mental health evaluations in the state.