EPO Patent Publication: AI for Retinal Disease Treatment

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4709256A1 concerning AI systems for the treatment of retinal and macular diseases. The publication date is March 18, 2026, and it lists John Gregory Ladas as the applicant and inventor. This patent application covers methods and apparatus utilizing artificial intelligence in this medical field.

EPO Patent Publication: Floor Assembly for Patient Positioning System

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4709282A2 for a floor assembly for a patient positioning system, filed by Leo Cancer Care, Inc. The publication date is March 18, 2026, and it includes designated states across Europe.

Medical Bed Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods Patent Publication

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4709276A1 concerning medical bed apparatuses, systems, and methods. The publication lists Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. as the applicant and includes inventors HU, Xibo and LI, Lingling. The patent covers various International Patent Classifications related to medical imaging and patient care equipment.

EPO Patent EP4710840A1: Method for Measuring Eye Axial Length

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4710840A1 concerning a method and apparatus for measuring the axial length of an eye. The patent, assigned to SVision Imaging, Ltd, details a technique using optical images to determine anterior and posterior segment endpoints for accurate axial length measurement, even in cases of severe ophthalmic diseases.

EPO Patent EP4609838A1 for Visual Perception Training

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published patent application EP4609838A1 for an apparatus and method for visual perception training developed by NUNAPS INC. The patent, related to diagnostic and surgical applications, was published on March 18, 2026.

EPO Patent Publication EP4710163A1: Underlid Detector for Blood Analyte Monitoring

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4710163A1, filed by Verily Life Sciences LLC, concerning an underlid detector for monitoring chemical analytes in patient blood. The publication date is March 18, 2026.

Protective System Patent EP4710872A1 Published

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4710872A1 on March 18, 2026, for a protective system developed by Shenzhen Intervenet Medical Technology Co., Ltd. The system is designed to protect branch vessels during stent deployment and return filtered blood to the patient, potentially reducing blood loss during surgical procedures.

EPO Patent EP4709283A1: Non-hormonal Contraception Devices

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4709283A1 concerning non-hormonal contraception devices and methods. The patent was published on March 18, 2026, with Elle MD Biotechnologies Inc. listed as the applicant.

EPO Patent EP4709266A1 for Blood Pressure Monitoring Device

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4709266A1 for a photoplethysmography-based blood pressure monitoring device developed by KL Technologies LLC. The patent application details a novel approach to non-invasive blood pressure measurement.

Head Immobilizer Apparatus and Methods for Radiotherapy

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4709316A2 for a head immobilizer apparatus and methods for radiotherapy, filed by Zap Surgical Systems, Inc. The publication details the invention intended for use in medical treatments.