Company patents

Omnicell, Inc.

Omnicell, Inc. demonstrates a primary focus on medical device innovation, with Healthcare Informatics comprising 42.6% of its portfolio and Drug Delivery Devices at 33.3%, surprisingly showing a significant surge in Hospital & Patient Transport patents with a 200.0% YoY growth in 2026 so far, indicating an emerging focus beyond its core informatics and drug delivery solutions. While many categories show a decline in 2026, the sudden emergence of 4 patents in Refrigerators & Cold Storage after two years of zero activity is also noteworthy, suggesting a potential new area of interest.

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.

54 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 12 themes

Automated Drug Dispensing

Devices or systems designed to precisely measure and deliver specific doses of medication, often incorporating automated mechanisms, dose-limiting features, or hands-free operation.

Pharmacy Containers / Devices
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40since 2023
-14.3%YoY
Automated Injector Mechanisms

Mechanical or electromechanical systems designed for precise, often self-administered, delivery of medicaments, including features for dose setting, needle insertion/retraction, and safety mechanisms to prevent premature activation.

Drug Delivery Devices
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16since 2023
-28.6%YoY
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 InformaticsPharmacy Containers / Devices
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14since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Drug Preparation Aids

Devices that assist in the physical modification or mixing of medications prior to administration, such as crushing solid drugs, cutting pills, reconstituting lyophilized products, or extracting from other devices.

Pharmacy Containers / Devices
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12since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Automated Product Blending

Integrated systems for automatically dispensing, mixing, and often packaging multiple components to create a final product, frequently incorporating sensors and control for quality, customization, and unattended operation.

Coin / Token Operated Apparatus
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7since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Water & Ice Dispensing Systems

Integrated systems within refrigerators for dispensing chilled water, ice, or preparing beverages, often including filtration, storage components, and user interface controls.

Refrigerators & Cold Storage
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5since 2023
new
Specialized Container Forming & Dispensing

Methods and apparatuses for creating unique package structures, such as recesses in specific materials, blister packages, or single-dose units, and for controlled dispensing of products from storage into these containers.

Packaging Machines
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4since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Closed-System Fluid Transfer

Devices and adapters that enable the sterile and secure transfer of liquids, such as medications or diluents, between containers (vials, syringes, IV bags) while minimizing exposure to contaminants or air.

Pharmacy Containers / Devices
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Portable Cold Storagefiltered

Self-contained or portable units designed for maintaining specific temperatures for food, beverages, or sensitive items during transport, often incorporating active cooling or smart monitoring features.

Refrigerators & Cold Storage
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3since 2023
new
Automated Storage and Sorting Systems

Systems and methods for efficient storage, retrieval, and sorting of items within warehouses, distribution centers, or manufacturing facilities, often involving vertical lifts, high-throughput sorters, or inventory management logic.

Conveying & Handling
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3since 2023
n/a
Modular Interior Storage

Design of refrigerator interiors with reconfigurable, detachable, or specialized compartments, bins, and accessories to optimize storage, organization, and accessibility of items.

Refrigerators & Cold Storage
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2since 2023
new
Personalized Digital Therapeutics

Digital platforms and systems that deliver tailored therapeutic interventions, guidance, or recommendations to patients based on their individual health data, biometric feedback, and computational models (e.g., AI/ML, physiological simulations).

Healthcare Informatics
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1since 2023
new

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