Arizona AG and BBB Warn of Crypto ATM Scams Targeting Seniors

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau have issued a warning about cryptocurrency ATM scams targeting seniors. The warning highlights a state law that strengthened protections, including transaction limits and refund requirements for victims who report fraud within 30 days.

CMF Reports Claims Exceeding CLP 106 Billion in Banks and Cooperatives

The Chilean Financial Market Commission (CMF) reported that claims against supervised banks and cooperatives have exceeded CLP 106 billion. This report highlights the significant volume of claims processed within the Chilean financial sector.

USPTO Patent Application: Vacuum Wound Dressing Connection Device

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083898A1) for a connection device designed to create a vacuum-tight fluidic connection between a vacuum wound dressing and a vacuum source. The application was filed by PAUL HARTMANN AG and includes specific structural features to prevent tube collapse under vacuum.

USPTO Patent Application: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083897A1) for a dressing designed for negative pressure wound therapy. The application, assigned to PAUL HARTMANN AG, details a dressing with specific structural features to improve exudate distribution.

USPTO Ergonomical Medical Device Handle Fluid Coupling Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083896A1) for an ergonomical medical device handle with a fluid coupling, designed for procedures like Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS). The application details a telescoping assembly with a shared flush port and locking features to improve device handling and control.

USPTO Patent Application for Surgical Suction Sponge

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083895A1) for a novel surgical suction sponge designed to improve the removal of bodily fluids during procedures. The application details devices, systems, and methods for a removable gasket and sponge assembly intended to protect delicate tissues while enhancing suction efficiency.

USPTO Patent Application: Postoperative Chest Drainage Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083894A1) for a postoperative chest drainage device. The application details a device designed to collect fluids and separate gases originating from a patient's chest. This is a standard publication of a patent application, not a final grant or rule.

USPTO Patent Application Filed for Air Extraction Device and Nasal Aspirator

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083893A1) for an air extraction device and nasal aspirator filed by Zhongshan Xingfu Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. The application details a device designed to reduce air pressure within a cavity to create suction.

USPTO Patent Application: Mucus Extraction Device

The USPTO has published a patent application for a mucus extraction device and method of use. The application describes a device with a compressible body for suction, a housing with a lighting member, and a grip for one-handed operation. The filing date was September 22, 2025.

USPTO Patent Application: Aphaeretic Biopsy System with Microfluidic Device

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083891A1, filed by Astrin Biosciences, Inc. The application describes an aphaeretic biopsy system utilizing a microfluidic device to separate and capture circulating tumor cells from a patient's bloodstream.