Medical Devices Patent Applications on July 10 2025

Executive Summary

On July 10 2025, 195 patent applications related to Medical Devices were published, representing 2.9% 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:

Medtronic, Inc.: 5 applications (2.6% of Medical Devices patents)
Covidien LP: 3 applications (1.5% of Medical Devices patents)
Cilag GmbH International: 3 applications (1.5% of Medical Devices patents)
GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.: 3 applications (1.5% of Medical Devices patents)
Applied Materials, Inc.: 3 applications (1.5% of Medical Devices patents)

These 5 organizations account for 17 applications (8.7% 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): 13 applications (6.7%)
A61K45/06 (Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca): 10 applications (5.1%)
A61K38/00 (Medicinal preparations containing peptides (peptides containing beta-lactam rings): 6 applications (3.1%)
A61K2039/505 (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms): 6 applications (3.1%)
A61B34/10 (Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations): 5 applications (2.6%)
A61K9/0019 (Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form {(nuclear magnetic resonance contrast preparations or magnetic resonance imaging contrast preparations): 5 applications (2.6%)
A61K40/11 (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms): 5 applications (2.6%)
C07K16/18 (PEPTIDES (peptides in foodstuffs): 5 applications (2.6%)
C07K2317/92 (PEPTIDES (peptides in foodstuffs): 5 applications (2.6%)
A61B2017/00477 (DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biological material): 4 applications (2.1%)

Global Innovation Landscape

Innovation in Medical Devices spans multiple countries:

US: 468 inventors (64.7%)
CN: 57 inventors (7.9%)
IN: 36 inventors (5.0%)
FR: 22 inventors (3.0%)
DE: 21 inventors (2.9%)
KR: 15 inventors (2.1%)
CA: 13 inventors (1.8%)
JP: 12 inventors (1.7%)
ES: 11 inventors (1.5%)
GB: 10 inventors (1.4%)

The United States accounts for 64.7% of inventors in Medical Devices, indicating strong domestic innovation leadership.

Industry Collaborations

Notable collaborations in Medical Devices include:

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (AIIMS) × INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI: 1 joint applications
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (AIIMS) × DBT- DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA: 1 joint applications
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI × DBT- DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA: 1 joint applications
Spark Therapeutics, Inc. × Institut d'Investigacions Biomédiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS): 1 joint applications
KBLUEBIO INC × Industry Foundation of Chonnam Nat'l. University: 1 joint applications

These collaborations represent 5 joint applications, indicating strong industry cooperation in Medical Devices.

Leading Inventors

Key inventors driving Medical Devices innovation:

Woo Jung CHOI: 2 applications
Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI: 2 applications
Helena SCHREMPP: 2 applications
Rüdiger SCHWÄGLER: 2 applications
Matthew S. COWLEY: 2 applications
Mary Tribble: 2 applications
James Craig Fryman: 2 applications
Michael E. Hawkins: 2 applications
Brad Vale: 2 applications
Daniel C. Taylor: 2 applications

Recent Patent Applications

Representative Medical Devices patent applications from July 10 2025:

20250221412. METHODS FOR IRRIGATION USING DELMOPINOL AND DELMOPINOL SALTS

Applicant: You First Services, Inc.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves mitigating biofilms through the use of a solution containing delmopinol and/or delmopinol salt. The solution is introduced to the biofilm through various techniques, su...

20250221622. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING THE EYE

Applicant: Lightfield Medical Inc.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods of use are disclosed to exam an eye of a patient. A medical device may include a digital projector as part of an illumination system. A medical device may include one or mo...

20250221624. IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Abstract: An image diagnostic system includes a catheter insertable into a blood vessel, a memory that stores a program, a display, and a processor configured to execute the program to: control the catheter to ...

20250221625. IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Abstract: An image diagnostic system includes a catheter insertable into a luminal organ and including imaging devices, a display, and a processor configured to execute a program to perform: generating tomograp...

20250221630. IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL SENSOR AND FIXATION SYSTEM

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation assembly that is deployable within the p...

Market Implications

Innovation Intensity

With 195 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 181 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, from, second, that, 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: 5725 applications
Semiconductors: 1117 applications
5G Technology: 145 applications
Generative AI: 99 applications
Renewable Energy: 83 applications
Cybersecurity: 70 applications
Autonomous Vehicles: 61 applications
Robotics: 54 applications

Medical Devices patent applications on 2025-07-10