Medical Devices patent applications on 7th August 2025
Medical Devices Patent Applications on 7th August 2025
Executive Summary
On 7th August 2025, 491 patent applications related to Medical Devices were published, representing 7.1% 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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- The Alfred E Mann Foundation for Scientific Research: 10 applications (2.0% of Medical Devices patents)
- Boston Scientific Scimed Inc: 9 applications (1.8% of Medical Devices patents)
- Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation: 9 applications (1.8% of Medical Devices patents)
- KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV: 8 applications (1.6% of Medical Devices patents)
- FUJIFILM Corporation: 5 applications (1.0% of Medical Devices patents)
These 5 organizations account for 41 applications (8.4% 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:
- G16H10/60 (for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records): 17 applications (3.5%)
- A61B5/14532 ({for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement}): 14 applications (2.9%)
- A61M2205/502 (DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals): 14 applications (2.9%)
- G06T7/0012 ({Biomedical image inspection}): 13 applications (2.6%)
- G16H40/67 (for remote operation): 13 applications (2.6%)
- A61B5/055 (involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging): 12 applications (2.4%)
- G16H50/20 (for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems): 12 applications (2.4%)
- A61P35/00 (Antineoplastic agents): 12 applications (2.4%)
- A61B5/7267 (DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material): 11 applications (2.2%)
- G16H40/63 (for local operation): 11 applications (2.2%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Medical Devices spans multiple countries:
- US: 1004 inventors (63.1%)
- CN: 108 inventors (6.8%)
- DE: 53 inventors (3.3%)
- FR: 49 inventors (3.1%)
- JP: 49 inventors (3.1%)
- GB: 31 inventors (1.9%)
- IN: 31 inventors (1.9%)
- AU: 31 inventors (1.9%)
- KR: 31 inventors (1.9%)
- TW: 26 inventors (1.6%)
The US accounts for 63.1% of inventors in Medical Devices, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Medical Devices include:
- SUMIDA CORPORATION × National University Corp Iwate University: 2 joint applications
- Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation × Department Of Veterans Affairs: 1 joint applications
- Jiangsu Yuwell Poctech Biotechnology Co Ltd × Zhejiang Poctech Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- Jiangsu Yuwell Poctech Biotechnology Co Ltd × Jiangsu Yuekai Biotechnology Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
- Zhejiang Poctech Co Ltd × Jiangsu Yuekai Biotechnology Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 6 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Medical Devices.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Medical Devices innovation:
- Jason GOLDBERG of Oakland CA US: 3 applications
- Jason S. Diedering of Minneapolis MN US: 3 applications
- Jonathan Berndt of Crystal MN US: 3 applications
- Sounthara Khouengboua of Chaska MN US: 3 applications
- Paul Thompson of Minnetonka MN US: 3 applications
- Shelby Jo Byron of Maple Grove MN US: 3 applications
- Youssef EL-AHMAD of Paris FR: 3 applications
- Franck SLOWINSKI of Paris FR: 3 applications
- Charles Eric HUNTER of Boone NC US: 3 applications
- Tianhe Zhang of Studio City CA US: 3 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Medical Devices patent applications from 7th August 2025:
20250248369. DEVICE FOR DETECTING WAIST AND BACK PAINS IN SMALL ANIMALS
Applicant: Shenzhen Institutes Of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for detecting waist and back pains in small animals, including a plurality of detection boxes. Each of the detection boxes includes a box body and a flip cover reversibly disposed on a top of the box body. The box body defines an accommodating groove for accommodating a small animal. The flip cover is a hollow structure. The device includes plurality of independent detection boxes, which allows for simultaneous detection of the waist and back pains on a...
20250248446. PORTABLE ELECTRONIC VAPORIZING DEVICE
Applicant: Puff Corp
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the inhalation of vaporizable substances.
20250248475. FOOTWEAR ARTICLE
Applicant: Walk With Path Ltd
Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide an article of footwear comprising: a technical housing comprising at least one sensor for determining a parameter of a user; a cushioned layer; and a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the cushioned layer to the technical housing, wherein the technical housing comprises a main body formed from a first flexible material and configured to house the at least one sensor, and a protective cover configured to overlay the at least one sensor, wherein the p...
20250248497. MEDICATION TRANSPORT WALLET AND METHODS OF USE
Applicant: Ucb Biopharma Srl
Abstract: A medication transport wallet for discreetly carrying an inhaler is provided. The medication transport wallet includes front and back panels with distal ends secured with a tab arranged on an interior of the medication transport wallet. An aperture in the front panel allows access to a guide section of the tab that can be pushed toward the back panel when the inhaler is inserted into the medical transport wallet. The front and back panel compress against the tab and the inhaler to hold the inhal...
20250248588. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE INTUBATION
Applicant: Noah Medical Corp
Abstract: An overtube device is provided. The overtube device comprises features to form a first lumen for passing through a first scope during intubation. The first lumen is deformable for creating a second lumen for passing through a second scope. The second scope has a diameter greater than a diameter of the first scope.
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 491 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 389 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Medical Devices patents include: from, with, that, 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: 489 applications
- Cybersecurity: 223 applications
- 5G Technology: 203 applications
- Renewable Energy: 180 applications
- Internet of Things: 160 applications
- Biotechnology: 152 applications
- Generative AI: 152 applications
- Environmental Tech: 143 applications