Gender-specific mesh implant with barrier for inguinal hernia repair

USPTO granted Patent US12594153B2 to Hexagon Health, Inc. on April 7, 2026. The patent covers a gender-specific implantable mesh for inguinal hernia repair featuring an anti-adhesive barrier configured to prevent direct contact with the spermatic cord and genital nerve, and a keyhole designed to accommodate these structures without constriction. The invention includes 22 claims covering the mesh structure and its oblique positioning relative to centerlines.

Aqueous humor drainage device with adjustable tube diameter for glaucoma

USPTO granted Patent US12594186B2 to The Catholic University of Korea Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation for an aqueous humor drainage device with adjustable tube diameter for glaucoma treatment. The device comprises an annular outer tube and inner tube made of biodegradable material with a shrinkage hole, designed to be inserted into the eyeball to drain aqueous humor externally. The patent contains 13 claims and was filed on June 28, 2021.

Implant stability sensor system and method

USPTO granted patent US12594029B2 to OrthoIQ, LLC for an implant stability sensor system designed to detect motion between an implant and bone. The patent covers a system with bone locator means, implant attachment means with detection capabilities, and data analysis means. The patent includes 20 claims and was assigned CPC classifications related to medical implants and sensor technologies.

PayPal blockchain transaction validation and storage patent

The USPTO granted Patent US12597026B2 to PayPal, Inc. on April 7, 2026. The patent covers a system and method for validating and storing blockchain transaction data using challenge-response authentication and cryptographic hash verification across linked data blocks. The patent, filed as Application No. 18596060 with 20 claims, was granted nearly two years after its March 2024 filing date.

Customized retail environments using weight sensors

USPTO granted Amazon Technologies, Inc. Patent US12597006B1 for systems using weight sensors in retail environments to identify items priced per unit weight. The patent covers dual-weight sensor configurations in inventory locations and shopping carts/stations, enabling automated item identification through weight comparisons. The patent names inventors Jonathan E. Cohn, Ejaz Ahmed, and Gregory Hager.

Systems and Methods for Generating, Providing, and Managing Custom Notifications

The USPTO granted patent US12597028B2 to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. on April 7, 2026, covering computer-implemented methods for generating and managing custom notifications based on account activity and user preferences. The patent protects a system that receives activity requests, applies notification policies based on user settings, retrieves contact addresses, and transmits tailored notifications to users. The patent contains 20 claims in the G06Q20 business methods classification.

Snap Mobile Payment Apparatuses, Methods and Systems

USPTO granted Visa International Service Association Patent No. US12597017B2 for SNAP mobile payment technology enabling QR code-based transactions via mobile devices. The patent covers systems for capturing merchant QR codes, decoding product information, processing payments through virtual wallets, and generating purchase receipts through payment networks. The patent includes 20 claims and was filed on February 16, 2022.

Decentralized Identity-Based Communication Service Using LLMs

USPTO granted Patent US12597018B2 to American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. for a decentralized identity-based communication service combining generative AI with verified credentials. The system enables personalized chatbot sessions between entities using decentralized identity services, where responses from LLM-powered dialog agents are verified against user credentials before delivery.

Fraud detection methods and systems based on evolution-based black-box attack models

USPTO granted Mastercard International Incorporated Patent US12597034B2 for fraud detection methods using evolution-based black-box attack models. The patent covers systems that generate adversarial samples through encoder optimization to identify fraud patterns in payment transactions. The patent contains 18 claims and names four inventors including Siddharth Vimal and Gaurav Dhama.

Visa Granted Patent for Patient Authentication and Identity Risk Assessment System

USPTO granted Visa International Service Association Patent US12597073B2 for a patient authentication and identity risk assessment system. The patented invention includes processors configured to receive patient authorization requests from medical providers, generate authenticity scores, and exchange validation data with insurance provider systems via mobile devices.