Medical Devices patent applications on 2025-07-03

Medical Devices Patent Applications on July 03 2025

Executive Summary

On July 03 2025, 235 patent applications related to Medical Devices were published, representing 2.7% of all patent applications for the day. This moderate level of activity shows Medical Devices is gaining significant attention from innovators.

Market Analysis

Leading Organizations

The top organizations driving Medical Devices innovation include:

• Trenchant BioSystems, Inc.: 8 applications (3.4% of Medical Devices patents)
• EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION: 4 applications (1.7% of Medical Devices patents)
• St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.: 3 applications (1.3% of Medical Devices patents)
• Stryker Corporation: 3 applications (1.3% of Medical Devices patents)
• Carlsmed, Inc.: 3 applications (1.3% of Medical Devices patents)

These 5 organizations account for 21 applications (8.9% of all Medical Devices patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.

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
• Prosthetic: Core technology area
• Medical Imaging: Core technology area
• Surgical Instrument: Core technology area
• Patient Monitoring: Core technology area

Emerging areas include:

• Telemedicine: Developing technology
• Digital Health: Developing technology
• Wearable Health: Developing technology
• Biomedical: Developing technology

Technical Classification Analysis

The most active CPC classifications in Medical Devices include:

• A61P35/00 (Antineoplastic agents): 20 applications (8.5%)
• A61K45/06 (Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca): 12 applications (5.1%)
• A61F2/2418 ({Scaffolds therefor, e.g. support stents}): 8 applications (3.4%)
• A61K2039/505 (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms): 8 applications (3.4%)
• C07K2317/92 (PEPTIDES (peptides in foodstuffs): 8 applications (3.4%)
• G06T7/0012 ({Biomedical image inspection}): 7 applications (3.0%)
• G16H40/63 (for local operation): 7 applications (3.0%)
• A61K9/0019 (Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form {(nuclear magnetic resonance contrast preparations or magnetic resonance imaging contrast preparations): 7 applications (3.0%)
• G06T2207/20084 (Special algorithmic details): 6 applications (2.6%)
• A61K31/4439 (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms): 6 applications (2.6%)

Global Innovation Landscape

Innovation in Medical Devices spans multiple countries:

• US: 548 inventors (62.6%)
• CN: 57 inventors (6.5%)
• JP: 31 inventors (3.5%)
• FR: 29 inventors (3.3%)
• KR: 25 inventors (2.9%)
• AU: 21 inventors (2.4%)
• DE: 21 inventors (2.4%)
• TW: 19 inventors (2.2%)
• GB: 19 inventors (2.2%)
• IL: 18 inventors (2.1%)

The United States accounts for 62.6% of inventors in Medical Devices, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.

Industry Collaborations

Notable collaborations in Medical Devices include:

• BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. × BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA: 2 joint applications
• Far Eastern Memorial Hospital × YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY: 1 joint applications
• NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY × THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS: 1 joint applications
• The General Hospital Corporation × Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 1 joint applications
• INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE × CENTRE LEON BERARD: 1 joint applications

These collaborations represent 6 joint applications, indicating strong industry cooperation in Medical Devices.

Leading Inventors

Key inventors driving Medical Devices innovation:

• Jonathan Ellis: 8 applications
• Philip H. Coelho: 8 applications
• Paul Getchel: 5 applications
• Duncan MacGregor: 4 applications
• Peter J. Ness: 3 applications
• Robert Schulzetenberg: 3 applications
• Jeffrey Roh: 3 applications
• Lixiao Wang: 3 applications
• Peter Barnett: 3 applications
• Joël Bodenmann: 3 applications

Recent Patent Applications

Representative Medical Devices patent applications from July 03 2025:

20250212873. VOLATILE HDAC INHIBITORS FOR THERAPEUTIC AND PLANT APPLICATIONS

Applicant: The Regents of the University of California

Abstract: The invention provides volatile HD AC inhibiting compounds for agricultural and medicinal applications.

20250213113. MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM THEREOF

Applicant: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY

Abstract: A medical image processing system and method, and a computer readable medium for processing a medical image are provided, which can be used for detecting, classifying, and/or assisting in diagnosing c...

20250213115. IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SENSING AND COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONALITY UTILIZING A SUBSTRATE ANTENNA

Applicant: CANARY MEDICAL SWITZERLAND AG

Abstract: An implantable system for a body part of a patient can include an electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry can include at least one sensor, a processor configured to receive data obtained by the...

20250213116. TAVI Stent Apposition

Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.

Abstract: In some examples, a system includes a transparent sheath defining a lumen, a first optical coherence tomography catheter configured for cardiovascular imaging having a first imaging probe comprising a...

20250213133. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING A BODY REGION USING IMPLANTED MARKERS

Applicant: Cianna Medical, Inc.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for localization of a region within a patient's body using markers implanted within the region. In an exemplary embodiment, a probe includes a distal end f...

Market Implications

Innovation Intensity

With 235 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 199 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.

Technology Outlook

Emerging themes in Medical Devices patents include: first, with, that, second, medical, suggesting future development in these areas.

The current patent activity level suggests Medical Devices is in a growth phase with increasing market adoption and investment.

Related Technology Areas

Innovation in Medical Devices often intersects with other emerging technologies:

• Augmented Reality: 7256 applications
• Semiconductors: 1504 applications
• 5G Technology: 177 applications
• Generative AI: 115 applications
• Renewable Energy: 95 applications
• Autonomous Vehicles: 86 applications
• Cybersecurity: 76 applications
• Robotics: 74 applications

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See Also

• Weekly Patent Summary
• Technology Trends in Patent Applications
• Medical Devices Industry Analysis
• Patent Analytics and Trends