Medical Devices patent applications on 18th September 2025
Medical Devices Patent Applications on 18th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 18th September 2025, 433 patent applications related to Medical Devices were published, representing 6.0% of all patent applications for the day. This high level of activity indicates Medical Devices is a major focus area for R&D investment globally.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Medical Devices innovation include:
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- GLOBUS MEDICAL INC: 9 applications (2.1% of Medical Devices patents)
- Siemens Healthineers AG: 5 applications (1.2% of Medical Devices patents)
- Boston Scientific Scimed Inc: 4 applications (0.9% of Medical Devices patents)
- THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: 4 applications (0.9% of Medical Devices patents)
- Heraeus Medical Gmbh: 4 applications (0.9% of Medical Devices patents)
These 5 organizations account for 26 applications (6.0% of all Medical Devices patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Medical Devices encompass several key innovation areas:
- Medical Device: Core technology area
- Diagnostic: Core technology area
- Therapeutic: Core technology area
- Implant: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Medical Devices include:
- G16H50/20 (for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems): 22 applications (5.1%)
- A61B5/055 (involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging): 12 applications (2.8%)
- G16H10/60 (for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records): 12 applications (2.8%)
- A61B90/37 (DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material): 10 applications (2.3%)
- G16H40/67 (for remote operation): 10 applications (2.3%)
- A61K45/06 (Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca): 10 applications (2.3%)
- A61P35/00 (Antineoplastic agents): 10 applications (2.3%)
- G16H50/30 (for calculating health indices; for individual health risk assessment): 9 applications (2.1%)
- A61B5/681 ({Wristwatch-type devices}): 9 applications (2.1%)
- A61B2562/0219 (DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material): 9 applications (2.1%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Medical Devices spans multiple countries:
- US: 908 inventors (62.4%)
- DE: 75 inventors (5.2%)
- JP: 54 inventors (3.7%)
- CN: 48 inventors (3.3%)
- IL: 45 inventors (3.1%)
- AU: 39 inventors (2.7%)
- NL: 35 inventors (2.4%)
- KR: 30 inventors (2.1%)
- IN: 28 inventors (1.9%)
- CA: 28 inventors (1.9%)
The US accounts for 62.4% of inventors in Medical Devices, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Medical Devices include:
- Stryker Corporation × Stryker European Operations Limited: 2 joint applications
- The University of Hong Kong × Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Ltd: 1 joint applications
- Ohio State Innovation Foundation × Tegosens Inc: 1 joint applications
- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY × Georgia Institute Of Technology: 1 joint applications
- The Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc × Freyja Healthcare Llc: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 6 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Medical Devices.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Medical Devices innovation:
- Norbert Johnson of North Andover MA US: 5 applications
- David C. Paul of Phoenixville PA US: 5 applications
- Sebastian VOGT of Wehrheim DE: 4 applications
- Thomas KLUGE of Wehrheim DE: 4 applications
- David Cleary of Dracut MA US: 4 applications
- Danielle Reinhard of Lafayette Hill PA US: 4 applications
- Daniel Gehriger of Lausanne CH: 4 applications
- Robert Stevens of North Chelmsford MA US: 4 applications
- Saumya Shah of Newton MA US: 4 applications
- Douglas Mandell of Wakefield MA US: 4 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Medical Devices patent applications from 18th September 2025:
20250287923. Dual-Wavelength Phototherapy Animal Health System
Abstract: A spherical, bone or other shaped pet health device includes a 0.5% to 5% thermoplastic resin casing, equipped with a dual wavelength LED system emitting blue (400-460 nm) and red (600-670 nm) light. The device incorporates a printed circuit board (PCB) with LEDs, a voltage regulator, and a motion sensor which activates the LEDs upon impact, with light emission lasting between 4-6 minutes. Some embodiments include a capacitive touch sensor or pressure sensor to trigger the LED system. The device...
20250288010. ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC ATOMIZATION DEVICE
Applicant: Shenzhen Verdewell Technology Ltd
Abstract: An atomizer includes: a housing assembly, a liquid storage cavity and an air guiding channel being formed in the housing assembly; and an atomization core mounted in the housing assembly in a longitudinal direction of the atomizer. The liquid storage cavity and the atomization core are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the atomizer. A liquid guiding channel is arranged in a center of the atomization core, one end of the liquid guiding channel being in communication with the liquid storag...
20250288037. Smart Article Visual Communication Based On Facial Movement
Applicant: Nantworks Llc
Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive th...
20250288187. MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM, LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, LIGHT GUIDE CABLE, AND OBSERVATION DEVICE
Applicant: Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc
Abstract: A technique advantageous for adaptively providing light having characteristics corresponding to each of a plurality of types of devices (including an endoscope) connectable to a light source device to a medical device connected to the light source device.
20250288188. DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEALABLE ACCESS TO A WORKING CHANNEL
Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL DEVICE LIMITED
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to valve configurations providing scalable access for medical instruments to a working channel, such as a working channel for an endoscope.
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 433 applications in a single day, Medical Devices demonstrates very high innovation intensity, suggesting rapid technological advancement and strong commercial interest.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Medical Devices involves 354 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Medical Devices patents include: with, from, that, least, portion, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Medical Devices is in a mature development phase with strong commercial applications.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Medical Devices often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Semiconductors: 575 applications
- 5G Technology: 246 applications
- Cybersecurity: 236 applications
- Internet of Things: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 176 applications
- Renewable Energy: 175 applications
- Biotechnology: 169 applications
- Environmental Tech: 144 applications