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A61B 2562/24

Hygienic packaging for medical sensors; Maintaining apparatus for sensor hygiene

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Details of sensors; Constructional details of sensor housings or probes; Accessories for sensors > Hygienic packaging for medical sensors; Maintaining apparatus for sensor hygiene

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  • A61B 2562/242 Packaging, i.e. for packaging the sensor or apparatus before use
  • A61B 2562/245 Means for cleaning the sensor in-situ or during use, e.g. hygienic wipes
  • A61B 2562/247 Hygienic covers, i.e. for covering the sensor or apparatus during use

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
  2. NOVARTIS CH 15,792
  3. ROCHE CH 14,303
  4. COVIDIEN US 13,862
  5. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,800
  9. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
  10. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513