USPTO Grants Patent for Prosthetic Heart Valve Sealing Member

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582517B2) to Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for a sealing member designed to reduce perivalvular leakage in prosthetic heart valves. The patent, filed on April 13, 2021, details a sealing member with ribs and connectors intended to improve the performance and safety of prosthetic heart valves.

USPTO Grants Patent for Multifocal Intraocular Lens

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582516B2) for a multifocal intraocular lens to HANITA LENSES LTD. The patent describes a lens with a diffractive surface featuring concentric rings and an asymmetrical distribution of energy flux.

USPTO Grants Patent for PTFE Coating Film on Stent

The USPTO has granted patent US12582512B2 to BCM CO., LTD. for a method of forming a PTFE coating film on a stent. The patent covers a method that can form the film regardless of stent shape, prevent peeling, and facilitate formation.

USPTO Patent Grant: Self-extendable Pulmonary Artery Stent

The USPTO has granted patent US12582748B2 for a self-extendable pulmonary artery stent with a dry valve. The patent, assigned to P+F Products + Features GmbH, details a stent design with specific features for fixation and valve attachment, along with a delivery device.

USPTO Patent Grant: Reclosable underwear-type disposable article

The USPTO has granted patent US12582563B2 to ZUIKO CORPORATION for a reclosable underwear-type disposable article. The patent covers the design and manufacturing method for an article with flaps and touch fasteners that allow for re-engagement when worn.

USPTO Patent Grant: Absorbent Articles with Frangible Pathways

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582562B2) to The Procter & Gamble Company for absorbent articles featuring frangible pathways. This patent covers specific designs for tear propagation between laminate regions with varying substrate layer counts, potentially impacting the manufacturing and design of such products.

USPTO Patent Grant: Absorbent Articles with Frangible Pathways

The USPTO has granted patent US12582561B2 to The Procter & Gamble Company for absorbent articles featuring frangible pathways designed for simultaneous tear propagation. This patent covers specific design elements for disposable absorbent products, such as diapers, aimed at improving their functionality.

USPTO Grants Patent for Canine Diaper Assembly

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582560B2) for a canine diaper assembly. The assembly includes a fluid-impermeable band with an integrated absorbent pad and a reactive strip that changes color upon contact with urine, providing a visual indicator.

USPTO Grants Patent for Bi-directionally Positionable Tampon

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582559B2) for a bi-directionally positionable tampon developed by Outasite, LLC. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, describes a tampon designed for improved positioning and absorption of vaginal discharge.

USPTO Patent US12582557B2: Bonding elastic parts under tension to carrier

The USPTO has granted patent US12582557B2 to The Procter & Gamble Company for a method and apparatus for bonding elastic parts under tension to a carrier substrate. This patent relates to the assembly of absorbent articles and was filed on September 10, 2024.