Patent Grant: Image Pickup Module, Endoscope, and Manufacturing Method

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12585104B2) to OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. for an image pickup module, endoscope, and manufacturing method. The patent details specific technical configurations for an image pickup module designed for use in endoscopes, focusing on resin application within its components.

AI Histological Fingerprinting Patent Granted to Siemens Healthineers

The USPTO has granted patent US12584984B2 to Siemens Healthineers AG for an AI-powered histological fingerprinting system. This patent covers methods for using AI to analyze magnetic resonance imaging data to map tissue microstructure, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

Patent Grant for Scanning Object in Apparatus

The USPTO has granted patent US12584868B2 to Rolls-Royce PLC for a method of scanning an object within a scanning apparatus. The patent describes a specific method for placing an object into a jacket filled with material and scanning it using rotatable imaging elements.

Anti-vibration damping system for carbon fiber C-arm patent granted

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12584536B2) to GE Precision Healthcare LLC for an anti-vibration damping system for carbon fiber C-arms used in mobile X-ray imaging systems. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, aims to reduce vibrations during rotational movements of the C-arm.

Patent: AI optimizes vehicle settings based on occupant state

The USPTO has granted a patent to Toyota Motor North America, Inc. for an AI system that optimizes vehicle settings based on occupant state and time of day. This patent covers the use of AI to adjust vehicle systems to enhance occupant comfort and condition.

Patent for Multi-User Device Activity Tracking

The USPTO has granted Motorola Mobility LLC a patent (US12582871B2) for techniques enabling multi-user activity tracking on a single device. This patent covers methods for detecting user device possession changes and tracking individual physical activity logs.

Patent for ultrasound BBB opening using physiologic signals

The USPTO has granted patent US12582849B2 to Cordance Medical Inc. for a device, method, and system to determine blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening or increased permeability during ultrasound procedures using physiologic signals. The patent was filed on November 14, 2024, and issued on March 24, 2026.

Patent Grant: Minimally Invasive Histotripsy Systems and Methods

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582848B2) to The Regents of the University of Michigan for minimally invasive histotripsy systems and methods. The patent covers devices insertable endoscopically or laparoscopically for targeted tissue therapy.

Patent Grant for In Vivo Radiation Dosimetry Tool

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582846B2) to The Regents of the University of California for an in vivo radiation dosimetry tool. This tool utilizes X-ray-induced acoustic computed tomography (XACT) to measure absolute radiation dose delivered during radiotherapy, aiming to improve precision and patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Tendon repair implant and surgical instruments disclosed

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582514B2) for a tendon repair implant and related surgical instruments. The patent, assigned to Ketonis Innovations LLC, details an implant with spikes for optimal tendon retention and associated surgical tools for precise placement.