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Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Diagnosis, surgery, prosthetics, therapy and medical instruments. The 62 technologies here are marketed by US universities for licensing, each joined to the patent record diligence turns on: who owns it now, whether it is still in force, and how many years of exclusive term remain.
Narrow to one institution: University of California (42) · University of Florida (17) · Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (3)
| Published | Technology | Status | Owner | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Apparatus with a repeating trapezoidal mechanism that enables an alternating pressure support surface for preventing pressure injury University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | Third partyThe patent's current assignee of record is K Medical LLC, not University of California. Confirm licensing rights with the assignee of record. | Active termAbout 14.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2040-10-22). |
| 2026-02-17 | Melt-and-meld approach to repair tissue defects University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 17.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2044-01-28). |
| 2025-03-25 | Calibrated pneumatic otoscope University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 15.0 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-08-26). |
| 2025-03-11 | Label-free spectral pathology for in vivo diagnosis University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 15.0 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-09-17). |
| 2025-02-18 | System for irrigating the upper aerodigestive tract and neighboring areas University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 17.3 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2043-12-20). |
| 2025-02-04 | Method, apparatus, and system for teleoperated, motorized rehabilitative cycling University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 17.3 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2043-12-07). |
| 2024-10-22 | Systems and methods for machine learning-based identification of sepsis University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 15.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-10-25). |
| 2024-09-24 | Techniques for skin illumination of radiation therapy treatment region using non-coaxial digital projector University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 15.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2042-01-26). |
| 2024-07-23 | Glaucoma drainage implant venting assembly University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 15.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-10-03). |
| 2024-03-26 | Series elastic power modulation for robotic locomotion University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 14.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2040-11-13). |
| 2024-02-27 | Method of neural intervention for the treatment of affective neuropsychiatric disorders University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 11.8 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2038-06-30). |
| 2024-01-30 | Hepatic inflammation analysis with dynamic PET University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 14.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-01-22). |
| 2023-08-22 | Percutaneous heart valve delivery and implantation system enabling fracture of a previously present valve University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 14.7 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-05-12). |
| 2023-06-20 | Spectroscopic biological material characterization University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 12.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2039-01-11). |
| 2023-02-28 | Systems and methods for automatic activity tracking University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 12.9 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2039-07-11). |
| 2022-08-23 | Method and apparatus for pervasive patient monitoring University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 14.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2040-10-09). |
| 2022-08-23 | Optical coherence tomography for cancer screening and triage University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 14.8 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2041-06-25). |
| 2022-08-16 | Cross-linkable microgel composite matrix bath for embedded bioprinting of perfusable tissue constructs University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 13.9 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2040-08-03). |
| 2022-07-26 | Detection of biomarkers from exhaled breath University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 13.8 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2040-06-11). |
| 2022-07-19 | Selective chemical bath deposition of iridium oxide on thin film flexible substrates University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | Third partyThe patent's current assignee of record is National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University NYCU, not University of California. Confirm licensing rights with the assignee of record. | Active termAbout 11.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-11-14). |
| 2022-07-05 | Whole heart assist device University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 12.8 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2039-06-06). |
| 2022-06-21 | Ultrasound-guided delivery system for accurate positioning/repositioning of transcatheter heart valves University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 12.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2039-01-23). |
| 2022-05-17 | Torque-compensating assistive wrist braces University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.3 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-12-18). |
| 2022-03-29 | Drug delivery integrated circuit (IC) and system University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 12.8 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2039-06-16). |
| 2022-03-01 | Endoscopic OCT probes with immersed MEMS mirrors University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 11.7 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2038-05-29). |
| 2022-02-15 | Device for global and targeted delivery of brachytherapy to the bladder lumen University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.9 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-08-12). |
| 2022-01-25 | Highly accurate and efficient forward and back projection methods for computed tomography University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 13.6 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2040-04-05). |
| 2021-09-07 | Intelligent fitness and sports mouthguard University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 11.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-11-25). |
| 2021-09-07 | Intelligent fitness and sports mouthguard University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 11.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-11-25). |
| 2021-04-27 | Stereo imaging acquisition by lens translation University of California | Expired - Fee RelatedExpired early due to an unpaid maintenance fee (US patents owe fees at 3.5, 7.5 and 11.5 years), not by reaching the end of its term. Such lapses can sometimes be revived. | Third partyThe patent's current assignee of record is Intelligent Optical Systems Inc, not University of California. Confirm licensing rights with the assignee of record. | Active termAbout 6.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-01-09). |
| 2021-02-23 | Saturation-tolerant electrophysical recording interface University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.8 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-06-07). |
| 2020-12-01 | Real-time, parallel x-ray tomosynthesis University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.6 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-04-10). |
| 2020-10-27 | Dielectric coatings for fixed and removable oral prosthetic restorations University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 10.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-10-28). |
| 2020-09-15 | High dynamic range sensing front-end for neural signal recording systems University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-11-20). |
| 2020-08-04 | Semi-passive control system and method for assistive orthoses University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-10-06). |
| 2020-07-07 | Methods for bone stabilization University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 2.5 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2029-03-04). |
| 2020-06-09 | Systems and methods for controlling and monitoring medication dispensation University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.9 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-07-26). |
| 2020-05-19 | Magnetic nanoparticle embedded nanofibrous membrane University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 10.0 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-09-08). |
| 2020-04-28 | Magnetic nanoparticle spectrometer University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 10.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-10-17). |
| 2019-12-10 | Multiple-use renewable electrochemical sensors based on direct drawing of enzymatic inks University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 9.6 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-04-14). |
| 2019-10-29 | Ultrasound-based volumetric particle tracking method University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 9.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2035-11-13). |
| 2019-08-20 | Common-mask guided image reconstruction for enhanced four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 10.0 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2036-09-11). |
| 2019-02-12 | Near-realistic sports motion analysis and activity monitoring University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 10.7 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2037-05-28). |
| 2018-08-14 | Tissue fluorescence monitor with ambient light rejection Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation). | Active termAbout 7.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2034-01-20). |
| 2018-05-08 | Ultrasound-based volumetric particle tracking method University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 9.3 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2035-12-24). |
| 2018-03-20 | Sonification systems and methods for auditory display of physiological parameters University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | Third partyThe patent's current assignee of record is NEW TECHNOLOGY SOUNDINGS LLC, not University of California. Confirm licensing rights with the assignee of record. | Active termAbout 8.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2035-02-13). |
| 2018-02-06 | Enhanced multi-core beamformer algorithm for sensor array signal processing by combining data from magnetoencephalography University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | Assigned awayThe patent's current assignee of record is US Department of Veterans Affairs, not University of California; it appears to have been assigned away. Confirm licensing rights with the current owner. | Active termAbout 8.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2034-11-08). |
| 2018-01-30 | Bioactive agent delivery devices and methods of making and using the same University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 7.3 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-12-03). |
| 2018-01-09 | Methods for in vitro inhibition of fibroblast proliferation University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 7.5 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2034-03-12). |
| 2017-10-17 | Methods and systems for determining a likelihood of adverse prostate cancer pathology University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 7.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-11-01). |
| 2017-05-09 | Integrate and fire pulse train automation for QRS detection University of Florida | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | Active termAbout 8.2 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2034-11-06). |
| 2017-04-18 | Decellularized extracellular matrix University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 7.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-10-02). |
| 2016-11-22 | Printed biofuel cells University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 6.7 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-05-28). |
| 2016-11-08 | System and method for multi-source X-ray-based imaging Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation). | Active termAbout 8.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2034-10-22). |
| 2015-08-25 | MR compatible compression based nuclear imaging system for breast cancer University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 4.1 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2030-09-23). |
| 2015-07-28 | Methods and devices for adjunctive local hypothermia University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 6.7 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-04-27). |
| 2015-07-07 | Anti-inflammatory and quorum sensing inhibition compounds and methods of making and using them University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | Third partyThe patent's current assignee of record is Rhode Island Board of Education, not University of California. Confirm licensing rights with the assignee of record. | Active termAbout 5.6 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2032-03-26). |
| 2015-03-03 | System and method for improved radiosurgery collimation Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation). | Active termAbout 7.0 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2033-09-14). |
| 2012-10-09 | Endoscopic long range fourier domain optical coherence tomography (LR-FD-OCT) University of California | ActiveIn force: granted, with maintenance fees apparently current (not expired). | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | Active termAbout 4.4 years of exclusive patent term remain as of 2026-09-02 (expected expiration 2031-01-26). |
| 2008-12-02 | Method and system for a real time adaptive system for effecting changes in cognitive-emotive profiles University of California | Expired - LifetimeExpired by reaching the end of its statutory term, not by an unpaid fee. The invention is now in the public domain -- free to practise, with no exclusive patent right left to license. | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | ExpiredThe expected expiration date (2025-10-26) has passed, so little or no exclusive patent term is likely to remain. |
| 2004-08-17 | Magnetic navigation system for diagnosis, biopsy and drug delivery vehicles University of California | Expired - LifetimeExpired by reaching the end of its statutory term, not by an unpaid fee. The invention is now in the public domain -- free to practise, with no exclusive patent right left to license. | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of California). | ExpiredThe expected expiration date (2022-10-22) has passed, so little or no exclusive patent term is likely to remain. |
| 2003-04-08 | Computer controlled guidance of a biopsy needle University of Florida | Expired - LifetimeExpired by reaching the end of its statutory term, not by an unpaid fee. The invention is now in the public domain -- free to practise, with no exclusive patent right left to license. | InstitutionThe patent's current assignee of record matches the marketing institution (University of Florida). | ExpiredThe expected expiration date (2021-10-18) has passed, so little or no exclusive patent term is likely to remain. |
The Owner column flags when a patent's current assignee of record is not the marketing institution (a "Third party" or "Assigned away" tag means you may not be able to license it from that university). The Expiry column reads how much exclusive patent term remains: an "Expiring soon" or "Expired" tag means little or no exclusivity is left, whatever the listing says. Hover any tag for detail; click any column header to sort.