Terumo had two patents in robotics during Q1 2024.The ultrasound probe by Terumo Corp includes imaging units on the bottom surface to acquire cross-sectional images of a human body, with a controller determining the position and orientation of blood vessels and displaying indicators on a side surface display unit. GlobalData’s report on Terumo gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Terumo grant share with robotics as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Ultrasound probe (Patent ID: US20240016470A1)
The patent filed by Terumo Corp. describes an ultrasound probe with a display unit and two imaging units on the bottom surface of the probe body. The controller determines the position and orientation of a blood vessel using the cross-sectional images acquired by the imaging units and displays an indicator on the display unit to show the orientation of the blood vessel. The probe can also calculate the puncture depth for a needle insertion based on the distance to the blood vessel and the side surface, providing assistance during medical procedures.
Additionally, the patent includes claims for a medical device and an automatic puncture apparatus based on the ultrasound probe design. The medical device features display elements aligned to indicate the position and diameter of the blood vessel, while the automatic puncture apparatus incorporates a robot arm for performing puncture operations based on the position and orientation of the blood vessel determined by the controller. These innovations aim to improve accuracy and efficiency in medical procedures involving blood vessel punctures.
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