Medical Devices patent applications on 21st August 2025
Medical Devices Patent Applications on 21st August 2025
Executive Summary
On 21st August 2025, 426 patent applications related to Medical Devices were published, representing 6.5% 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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- Boston Scientific Scimed Inc: 7 applications (1.6% of Medical Devices patents)
- Cilag GmbH International: 5 applications (1.2% of Medical Devices patents)
- Cardiac Pacemakers Inc: 4 applications (0.9% of Medical Devices patents)
- INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC: 4 applications (0.9% of Medical Devices patents)
- St Jude Medical Cardiology Division Inc: 4 applications (0.9% of Medical Devices patents)
These 5 organizations account for 24 applications (5.6% 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:
- G16H40/67 (for remote operation): 14 applications (3.3%)
- G16H50/20 (for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems): 13 applications (3.1%)
- A61B2017/00477 (DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material): 12 applications (2.8%)
- A61K45/06 (Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca): 12 applications (2.8%)
- G16H10/60 (for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records): 11 applications (2.6%)
- G16H40/63 (for local operation): 11 applications (2.6%)
- A61P35/00 (Antineoplastic agents): 10 applications (2.3%)
- G16H50/30 (for calculating health indices; for individual health risk assessment): 9 applications (2.1%)
- A61B5/742 (DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material): 9 applications (2.1%)
- A61B5/0205 (Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition): 9 applications (2.1%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Medical Devices spans multiple countries:
- US: 961 inventors (65.9%)
- JP: 68 inventors (4.7%)
- CN: 57 inventors (3.9%)
- GB: 48 inventors (3.3%)
- KR: 45 inventors (3.1%)
- DE: 27 inventors (1.9%)
- CA: 25 inventors (1.7%)
- FR: 24 inventors (1.6%)
- BE: 23 inventors (1.6%)
- IL: 21 inventors (1.4%)
The US accounts for 65.9% of inventors in Medical Devices, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Medical Devices include:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology × The Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc: 1 joint applications
- The General Hospital Corporation × The Broad Institute Inc: 1 joint applications
- The Chinese University Of Hong Kong × THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY: 1 joint applications
- B&L Biotech Inc × In Whan Lee: 1 joint applications
- INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTÉ ET DE LA RECHERCHE MÉDICALE × CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 5 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Medical Devices.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Medical Devices innovation:
- Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US: 3 applications
- Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US: 3 applications
- Shanbao Cheng of Lake Forest CA US: 3 applications
- Emmon Johnny Chen of Lake Forest CA US: 3 applications
- Alex Stenzler of Long Beach CA US: 3 applications
- Christopher C. Miller of North Vancouver CA: 3 applications
- Gilly Regev of Vancouver CA: 3 applications
- Pramodsingh Hirasingh Thakur of Woodbury MN US: 2 applications
- Viktoria A. Averina of Shoreview MN US: 2 applications
- Mojgan Goftari of Shoreview MN US: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Medical Devices patent applications from 21st August 2025:
20250261674. PRODUCTION METHOD FOR FLAVOR COMPOSITION
Applicant: Takasago International Corp
Abstract: A method for producing a flavor composition is disclosed. The method includes: step (a) of preparing first flavor composition of formulation by calculating a detection rate t of aroma compounds in a retronasal aroma (RA) during eating an analyte; step (b) of calculating a detection rate
20250261699. AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE
Applicant: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a biometric detector arranged to detect a biomarker associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, a communication module for communicating with a database or computing arrangement on receipt of a signal from the control circuitry, wherein the...
20250261705. ADAPTIVE SUPPORT APPAREL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Applicant: NIKE Inc
Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support garment includes a support structure, a plurality of lace guides, a lace cable, and an adaptive engine. The support structure is configured to wrap around a portion of anatomy of a wearer and apply a compression on the portion of anatomy. The plurality of lace guides are disposed on the support structure. The la...
20250261764. Sleep Phase Dependent Temperature Control and Learning Methods to Optimize Sleep Quality
Applicant: Bryte Labs Inc
Abstract: A bed includes components to control temperature of a sleep surface, for example based on time and historical usage patterns by a user. In some embodiments the temperature of the sleep surface is controlled based on information indicating a sleep state of the user. In some embodiments the temperature is dynamically adjusted so to achieve particular sleep states and/or sleep patterns for the user. In some embodiments the temperature and timing of temperature adjustments is iteratively adjusted ov...
20250261832. Imaging System and Method
Abstract: An imaging system includes an image acquisition module, an image processing module, a comparison module, a diagnostic module, and a user interface module. The image acquisition module is configured to obtain a set of images of a human subject. The image processing module is configured to edit the set of images to produce a set of edited images. The comparison module is configured to select a set of reference images and generate a set of differences by comparing the set of edited images to the se...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 426 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 343 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, that, from, least, patient, 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: 418 applications
- 5G Technology: 248 applications
- Cybersecurity: 229 applications
- Internet of Things: 180 applications
- Biotechnology: 170 applications
- Renewable Energy: 162 applications
- Environmental Tech: 152 applications
- Generative AI: 149 applications