Company patents

ZOLL Medical Corporation

ZOLL Medical Corporation's patent strategy reveals a strong, sustained focus on core medical device areas like Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy (63.6% of portfolio) and Medical Diagnostics & Surgery (55.6%), with significant growth in Medical Diagnostics & Surgery (YoY +42.9% in 2024) and Healthcare Informatics (YoY +41.3% in 2024), indicating an expansion into data-driven healthcare solutions. Surprisingly, despite its medical device focus, the company also shows an emerging interest in Business Methods & Fintech, with a rapid 66.7% growth in 2026 so far, suggesting an exploration into the financial or operational aspects of healthcare delivery.

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.

505 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 23 themes

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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344since 2023
0.0%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 Informatics
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154since 2023
+3.9%YoY
Wearable Physiological Sensing

Development of devices and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data, often from wearable sensors, to monitor health, activity, or specific conditions.

Medical Diagnostics & Surgery
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106since 2023
-13.9%YoY
Physiological Monitoring & Diagnostics

Systems and methods for non-invasive or minimally invasive collection and analysis of physiological data (e.g., blood pressure, electrolytes, genetic markers, B cell repertoire) to assess patient health status, screen for conditions, or aid in diagnosis.

Healthcare Informatics
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96since 2023
-6.9%YoY
Integrated Monitoring & Safety Systems

Systems that utilize sensor arrays and processing capabilities to monitor patient activity, vital signs, or environmental conditions in therapeutic settings, providing alerts or adaptive control for safety and privacy.

Physical Therapy Apparatus
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95since 2023
+36.0%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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64since 2023
+13.6%YoY
Respiratory Therapy Devices

Systems and devices for delivering gases, aerosols, or pressure support to the respiratory system, often including interfaces like masks and sophisticated control mechanisms for therapeutic effect or airway management.

Drug Delivery Devices
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58since 2023
+5.9%YoY
Emergency & Safety Communication Systems

Technologies for transmitting critical alerts and information during emergencies, often involving wireless networks, specialized devices, and protocols to ensure timely and targeted communication to users or emergency services.

Wireless Networks
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44since 2023
+7.1%YoY
Neuromodulation and Electrical Stimulation

Therapeutic application of electrical signals to nerves or tissues to modulate their activity, often using implantable devices, electrodes, and sophisticated programming for various conditions.

Electrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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15since 2023
+350.0%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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12since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Real-time Skill Assessment & Feedback

Systems that monitor a user's actions, performance, or physiological state during a task or activity, and provide immediate or near real-time feedback to guide skill development, correct errors, or verify task completion.

Education & Training
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5since 2023
-66.7%YoY
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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4since 2023
new
Collaborative User Experiences

User interface designs and systems that enable multiple users to interact with shared content, provide feedback, or coordinate activities, often across different devices or locations.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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3since 2023
new
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.

Healthcare InformaticsElectrotherapy / Radiation Therapy
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3since 2023
new
Immersive Simulation & XR Trainingfiltered

Technologies that create virtual, augmented, or mixed reality environments, often incorporating haptic feedback or realistic AI-driven agents, to provide immersive and safe training experiences for complex tasks, procedures, or scenarios.

Education & Training
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
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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2since 2023
new
Interactive 3D Data Visualization

Methods and systems for displaying complex data in three-dimensional graphical formats, allowing users to manipulate, explore, and derive insights from the data through interactive controls.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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2since 2023
new
Orthopedic Support & Joint Manipulation

Devices providing mechanical support, alignment, traction, or targeted compression to specific body parts, often focusing on joints, spine, or limbs, for therapeutic or corrective purposes.

Physical Therapy Apparatus
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2since 2023
new
Wearable & Mobile Interaction

Designing user interfaces and interaction methods specifically for mobile or wearable devices, enabling control of external systems, monitoring user states, or facilitating real-world transactions.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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2since 2023
n/a
Catheter-based Intervention Devices

Minimally invasive medical devices, typically flexible tubes, inserted into body lumens to deliver substances, remove obstructions, or perform localized treatments like ablation, dialysis, or drainage.

Drug Delivery Devices
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1since 2023
new
Motorized Rehabilitation Systems

Devices that use motors, actuators, and control systems to provide active assistance, resistance, or repetitive motion for physical therapy, limb rehabilitation, or circulation enhancement.

Physical Therapy Apparatus
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1since 2023
n/a
Automated Transaction Systems

Systems designed to streamline and automate various commercial transactions, including mobile-enhanced processes, secure online checkouts, customer service interactions, and privilege issuance, often leveraging digital authentication.

Business Methods & Fintech
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1since 2023
n/a
System Resource & Power Optimization

Methods and systems for efficiently allocating computing resources, balancing workloads, and managing power states to improve performance, reduce energy consumption, or enhance reliability in computing platforms.

Operating Systems & Program Control
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1since 2023
n/a

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