USPTO Patent Grant: Adapter assembly with constant velocity joints

The USPTO has granted patent US12582401B2 for an adapter assembly with constant velocity joints, assigned to Covidien LP. This patent covers a drive assembly for surgical devices, including specific shaft configurations for improved functionality.

USPTO Patent Granted for Endoscope Magnetic Navigation System

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582400B2) to G.I. Windows, Inc. for an endoscope magnetic navigation system. The patent covers an end effector designed to secure magnetic anastomosis devices within a body lumen, allowing for the placement of small instruments through an endoscope's working channel.

USPTO Patent US12582398B2: Cartridge Status Detection

The USPTO has granted patent US12582398B2 to Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. for a method of detecting the status and presence of a surgical cartridge in an unfired condition within a surgical instrument. The patent details a system that commands movement of an actuation output and detects if the actuation amount meets a threshold, indicating the absence of a cartridge.

USPTO Surgical Instrument Lockout Features Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted patent US12582397B2 for a surgical instrument with lockout features, assigned to Cilag GmbH International. The patent describes a lockout assembly that prevents critical components from advancing until a surgical staple cartridge unlocks it.

Biomet Sports Medicine Patent US12582395B2 for Adjustable Loop

The USPTO has granted patent US12582395B2 to Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC for a method and apparatus for forming a self-locking adjustable loop. This patent covers a specific construct involving flexible members and passages designed for medical applications.

USPTO Patent Grant: Implantable Wireless Sensor for Bone Monitoring

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582394B2) for an implantable wireless sensing device designed to monitor bone strain, load, and growth. The invention, assigned to the Arizona Board of Regents, aims to assist in predicting fractures and monitoring bone health in patients, particularly those with osteoporosis.

USPTO Grants Spinal Surgery Retractor Patent

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12582393B2) for a spinal surgery retractor assembly and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The patent, filed in August 2022, was granted on March 24, 2026, to inventor Gary Fleischer.

USPTO Surgical Retractor System Joint Clamp Patent Grant

The USPTO has granted patent US12582392B2 for a surgical retractor system joint clamp to THOMPSON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. The patent, filed on June 10, 2024, describes a clamp with a clip-on feature and springs to prevent rising movement.

USPTO Grants Patent for Intelligent Toothpaste Dispensing System

The USPTO has granted a patent to SHENZHEN BESMAN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD for an intelligent toothpaste dispensing system. The system integrates a smart toothbrush, sensor, and dispenser to create custom toothpaste formulations based on user data.

USPTO Patent US12582238B2 for Sleep Recovery and Weight Loss

The USPTO has granted patent US12582238B2 to Sleep Solutions, Inc. for a system enhancing sleep recovery and promoting weight loss. The patent covers methods and articles, including machine learning, for stress reduction and sleep promotion.