Company patents

Elekta Limited

Elekta Limited's patent strategy is heavily concentrated in Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy, accounting for 78.5% of its portfolio, which saw a significant 30.0% YoY growth in 2025, indicating a sustained focus. Surprisingly, despite this core strength, the company is also rapidly expanding its patenting in Healthcare Informatics, with a 75.0% YoY growth in 2025, suggesting an emerging emphasis on digital health solutions alongside its traditional medical device offerings.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

149 US filings (since 2023) · 9 categories · 19 themes

Therapeutic Electromagnetic Fields

Use of alternating electric or magnetic fields at specific frequencies and intensities to achieve therapeutic effects, such as inhibiting cell proliferation (e.g., cancer) or modulating cytokine production.

Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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44since 2023
+70.0%YoY
Interventional & Implantable Therapies

Design and application of devices that are inserted into the body or implanted to treat diseases, modulate physiological functions, or repair anatomical structures.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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39since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Surgical Imaging & Navigation

Systems and methods that use imaging technologies, computer vision, and augmented reality to provide real-time guidance, localization, and visualization during surgical procedures or for detailed anatomical assessment.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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25since 2023
+12.5%YoY
RF Plasma Power Delivery

Systems and methods for delivering radio frequency (RF) power to plasma processing chambers, including impedance matching, pulse shaping, and feedback control for stable and efficient plasma generation.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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19since 2023
+350.0%YoY
AI for Medical Diagnostics

Utilizing machine learning, particularly deep learning, to analyze medical data such as images, sensor readings, or physiological signals for disease prediction, diagnosis, or treatment assessment.

Image ProcessingElectrotherapy / Radiation TherapyHealthcare InformaticsComputer VisionMachine Learning & AIMedical Diagnostics & Surgery
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16since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Therapeutic Ultrasound Systems

Devices and methods utilizing ultrasound energy for non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment, including focused ultrasound for tissue ablation, neuromodulation, or enhanced substance delivery.

Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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10since 2023
0.0%YoY
Adaptive & Wearable Bio-Stimulation

Systems that provide therapeutic stimulation or field therapy through wearable devices, often incorporating physiological sensing and closed-loop feedback for personalized and adaptive treatment.

Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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8since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Adjustable Patient Support & Positioning

Devices and systems that provide ergonomic support and precise positioning for patients during medical procedures, recovery, or extended care, often incorporating adjustability for comfort, injury prevention, or surgical access.

Hospital & Patient Transport
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7since 2023
new
Smart Medication Management

Systems that integrate digital technology, sensors, or connectivity to monitor, track, or automate aspects of medication administration, often providing data feedback, personalized recommendations, or secure logging.

Healthcare Informatics
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6since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Video Quality & Encoding Optimizationfiltered

Methods and apparatus for improving the visual fidelity, resolution, or compression efficiency of video signals, often through advanced processing, up-scaling, or neural network-based filters.

Computer Vision
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5since 2023
0.0%YoY
Medical Device Ergonomics

Focuses on the design of medical equipment for ease of use, mobility, and adaptability in various clinical or home environments, including carts, mounting systems, and compact form factors.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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4since 2023
new
3D Reconstruction & Modeling

Processes for creating or manipulating three-dimensional digital representations of objects or environments, including mesh generation, surface fitting, and depth estimation from multiple views.

Image Processing
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3since 2023
new
Video Enhancement & Object Tracking

Methods and systems for improving the quality of video streams, generating intermediate frames, or continuously locating and following objects within a sequence of images, even under occlusion.

Image Processing
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Ion Implantation Control & Metrology

Methods and apparatus for precise wafer positioning, ion beam uniformity, and dose monitoring during ion implantation processes in semiconductor device manufacturing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Magnetic Resonance Sensing

Methods and apparatus for measuring magnetic fields or utilizing magnetic resonance principles for medical diagnostics, material analysis, or precise localization, including gradient field measurement in MRI.

Electrical Measurement
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3since 2023
n/a
Generative AI for Images

Techniques utilizing deep learning models like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) or diffusion models to create new images, modify existing ones, or generate synthetic data based on various inputs or conditions.

Image ProcessingComputer Vision
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2since 2023
new
X-ray Tube Design & Cooling

Engineering solutions for X-ray tube components, including integrated cooling systems (e.g., oil circulation) and control mechanisms for tube voltage and current to ensure stable and safe operation.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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2since 2023
new
Charged Particle Beam Optics

Techniques and devices for generating, shaping, focusing, and deflecting electron or ion beams, often involving multi-pole lenses, deflectors, and aberration correction for applications like microscopy or processing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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1since 2023
n/a
Patient Lifting & Transfer Mechanisms

Mechanical or assistive systems designed to safely lift, move, or transfer patients between different positions, beds, chairs, or vehicles, often focusing on reducing caregiver strain and improving patient safety.

Hospital & Patient Transport
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1since 2023
n/a

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