Homer P. Jordan IV v. Sheila Studdard - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied a discretionary application for appeal in the case of Homer P. Jordan IV v. Sheila Studdard. The court issued its order on March 26, 2026, with docket number A26D0388. No known citations are associated with this disposition.

Mathis v. Mathis - Discretionary Appeal Denied

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied a discretionary appeal in the case of Mathis v. Mathis. The court issued an order on March 26, 2026, formally denying the application for appeal, with no known citations or further details provided.

Monnie Loveless v. Gsh Investments, LLC - Premises Liability Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's decision in a premises liability case involving Monnie Loveless and GSH Investments, LLC. The court reversed the grant of summary judgment to GSH Investments, finding genuine issues of material fact regarding the plaintiff's injury from a collapsed staircase.

Robinson v. Acv Vx, LLC - Case Transferred to Superior/State Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Rashod Robinson v. Acv Vx, LLC to the appropriate Superior or State Court. The appellate court determined it lacked jurisdiction to review a magistrate court order directly, as appeals from magistrate courts must first be heard by a state or superior court.

Court opinion on DNA software reliability under Daubert

The Third Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to admit probabilistic genotyping software (TrueAllele) evidence in a federal firearms possession case. The court found the software's methodology reliable under Daubert standards, despite a challenge to its accuracy, and upheld the conviction.

Surgical robot endoscope mounting system patent granted

Surgical robot endoscope mounting system patent granted

Real-time Image Guided Portable Robotic Intervention System Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582490B2) to Mendaera, Inc. for a real-time image guided portable robotic intervention system. The patent covers an image-guided robotic intervention system (IGRIS) designed to provide real-time views of patient anatomy and assist in planning and executing medical procedures.

Verb Surgical Inc. Granted Patent for Surgical Robotic System Control

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582491B2) to Verb Surgical Inc. for a novel control system for surgical instruments within robotic systems. The patent focuses on reducing backlash and improving precision through a specific actuator control method.

Surgical instrument steering mechanism patent granted

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12582493B2) for a surgical instrument steering mechanism developed by KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG. The patent covers a mechanism with two motorized drives designed to control the distal bending of surgical instruments. The filing date for this patent was July 25, 2022.

Georgia Tech Granted Patent for Neurosurgical Microrobots

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Georgia Tech Research Corporation for a novel microrobot designed for neurosurgical applications. The patent, filed in July 2022, describes a magnetic microrobot that can be inserted into a patient and manipulated externally.

Microscopic Work Manipulator Patent Grant

The USPTO has granted patent US12582494B2 for a microscopic work manipulator developed by F.MED CO., LTD. The patent describes a parallel link mechanism with linear actuators and a hydraulic drive for rotating an end effector, intended for precise manipulation in microscopic procedures.

Headrest for patient immobilization system

The USPTO has granted patent US12582497B2 for a headrest designed for patient immobilization systems. The headrest features a supporting structure with an elastic panel that conforms to the patient's head and neck shape, intended for use in medical applications.

Patent Granted: Occlusal Force Meter Cover

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582495B2) to MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. for a cover for an occlusal force meter. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, and includes specific material and design requirements for the cover.

Patent Grant for Surgical Video Stream Processing

The USPTO has granted patent US12582498B2 for a device that processes video streams from surgical operations. The patent, filed on June 11, 2021, describes a system for determining the progress of surgical steps based on image analysis.

Patent Grant for Surgical Field Data Visualization

The USPTO has granted patent US12582499B1 to Integro Theranostics, LLC for a system and method for visualizing fluorescing tissue in a surgical field. The patent covers technology that aids in identifying and displaying adjacent fluorescing tissue outside the immediate camera view.

USPTO Patent Grant for Omni-Abutment Core and Methods

The USPTO has granted patent US12582508B2 for an omni-abutment core and methods of use, assigned to ESTHETIC IMPLANT SOLUTIONS, LLC. This patent introduces novel features for dental abutments aimed at simplifying the restorative process and fabrication of dental prostheses.

Patent US12582513B2: Tool kit for tendon fixation implant

The USPTO has granted patent US12582513B2 for a tool kit designed for the minimally invasive implantation of tendon fixation implants in arthroscopic human medicine. The patent, assigned to INOVEDIS GmbH, details specific inserters and components for medical procedures.

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.

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.

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 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: 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.

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 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.

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: 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.

X-ray aiming ring apparatus with connector and beam channel

The USPTO has granted patent US12585180B1 for an X-ray aiming ring apparatus. This patent, effective March 24, 2026, describes a device designed to improve the accuracy of X-ray machine positioning for diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Flexible Ultrasound Transducer Patent Grant US12585014B2

The USPTO has granted patent US12585014B2 for a flexible ultrasound transducer and an associated shape estimation method. The patent, assigned to KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, details a system for determining the actual shape of flexible ultrasound devices.

Bragg Grated Fiber Optic Fluctuation Sensing and Monitoring System

The USPTO has granted patent US12584807B2 for a Bragg grated fiber optic fluctuation sensing and monitoring system to Bard Access Systems, Inc. The patent covers a system designed to detect damage to optical fibers used in medical devices by analyzing reflected light signals for strain-induced fluctuations.

X-ray detector patent granted to RAYENCE Co., Ltd.

The USPTO has granted patent US12585033B2 for an X-ray detector to RAYENCE Co., Ltd. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, covers a flexible X-ray detector design with integrated flexible circuit units and a main circuit unit.

Patent US12585034B2: Electronic device with filter, scintillator, sensor

The USPTO has granted patent US12585034B2 to InnoCare Optoelectronics Corporation for an electronic device. The patent covers an electronic device comprising a scintillator layer, a sensor with distinct sensing units, and a filter with filter units of varying thicknesses. This grant is effective March 24, 2026.

Patent US12586453B2: Radar, Camera, Mic System for Life Sign Monitoring

The USPTO has granted patent US12586453B2 to Innovative Health Monitoring LLC for a system and method to monitor a person's life signs using radar, camera, and microphone signals. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, aims to detect breathing or lack thereof and generate an alarm if no movement or breathing is detected for a selected period.

Patent Grant for Memory Enhancement via EEG

The USPTO has granted patent US12586479B2 for an apparatus and method for memory enhancement based on electroencephalogram (EEG). The patent, assigned to KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION, aims to improve memory by identifying forgotten items during retrieval and providing personalized repetitive learning based on brain signals.

USPTO Patent Grant for Medical Imaging Systems

The USPTO has granted patent US12586196B2 to SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. for methods and systems for medical imaging. The patent covers techniques for generating images based on radiation events, incorporating both time-sensitive and non-time-sensitive response information.

Blood Flow Extraction Image Forming Device Patent

The USPTO has granted patent US12586185B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation for a blood flow extraction image forming device. The patent details a method for creating images that distinguish blood flow from tissue components, utilizing correlation matrix calculations and singular value decomposition.

Patent Grant: Image Processing, Diagnostic, Blood Pressure Monitor

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12586191B2) to Canon Medical Systems Corporation for an image processing apparatus, medical image diagnostic apparatus, and blood pressure monitor. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, relates to specifying and displaying the acquisition position of blood flow indicators on medical images.

X-ray CT Apparatus and Method Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12586275B2) to Canon Medical Systems Corporation for an X-ray CT apparatus and method. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, relates to a photon counting detector and processing circuitry for determining scan transitions based on contrast agent presence.

Sony Olympus Patent for Photoelectric Module and Camera Head

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12587727B2) to Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc. for a photoelectric composite module, camera head, and endoscopic device. The patent details specific technical components and their arrangement for use in medical imaging.

Ultrasonic Diagnostic Apparatus Patent Granted to FUJIFILM Corporation

The USPTO has granted patent US12587845B2 to FUJIFILM Corporation for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The patent covers technology related to wireless communication and group ID selection for establishing secure connections with information terminals.

Smoking Substitute Device Management System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application for a smoking substitute device management system. The application describes a system that includes a smoking substitute device and a mobile device, configured to activate a geographic lock function on the smoking substitute device if it or the mobile device is detected within a predetermined geographical area.

Application for Cryptographic Assets for Game Progression, NFTs, Blockchain, Interoperability API

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a system for using on-chain cryptographic assets, such as NFTs, to modify in-game assets and progression in off-chain electronic games. The application, filed by Tawsif Khan and Beau L. Button, describes an interoperability API that allows these on-chain assets to influence game attributes and visuals.

Digital Vehicle Key Access Control Method Patented

The USPTO has published a patent application for a digital vehicle key access control method. The method involves using a mobile device to initiate a shared vehicle key assignment procedure derived from a digital vehicle key.

Digital Certificate Controls Motor Vehicle Access via Sharing

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing technology for controlling motor vehicle access using digital certificates and shared vehicle keys. The application, filed by Matthias Fink, describes a method for securely sharing vehicle access derived from a digital vehicle key.

Bioreactor Controller Communication System Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260085273A1) detailing a communication system for bioreactor controllers. The application, filed on November 21, 2025, describes a method for enabling human-readable message exchange between operators via a communication network.

Dell Patent for Secure Node Switching in Networks

The USPTO has published a patent application by Dell Products L.P. for a method of automatically switching nodes within a group to establish secure communication with a backend system. The invention involves partitioning nodes, selecting a group, and using a connectivity key to establish a connection, altering group priority upon success.

Machine Learning Model Parameter Based Encryption Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260087122A1) detailing a method for encrypting data using machine learning model parameters. The application describes a system that modifies encoder and decoder weights based on generated keys derived from a password to encapsulate and decode data.

Denial of Service Protection for Confidential Computing

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a method for providing denial of service protection for confidential computing environments using cryptographic signatures. The application, filed by Michael Tsirkin, describes a system that detects execution measurement events and generates cryptographic signatures to verify the integrity of execution measurement information.

Samsung Patent: Security Device for Integer Multiplication

The USPTO has published a new patent application from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for a security device and method for performing integer multiplication operations. The application details a controller and Montgomery multiplier designed to enhance security in cryptographic calculations.

Montgomery Reduction in Cryptographic Operations Patent Application

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260086772A1) for a method and apparatus for performing Montgomery reduction in cryptographic operations. The application, filed by inventor Wieland Fischer, details a process for optimizing cryptographic calculations by approximating intermediate products.