Grand Rapids, Michigan Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Raspberry Med Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for advancing medical device storage. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11872353, titled ‘Storage apparatus for elongate articles’, introduces a smart and secure way to store and dispense items like catheters or medical tubing.
This new system protects fragile, flexible medical instruments by organizing them inside a compact cartridge with a spring-loaded mechanism. Healthcare workers can easily extract the items without tangling or contamination. The design reduces waste, improves hygiene, and speeds up access during urgent procedures.
At its core, the apparatus keeps long, delicate tools coiled inside a protective casing. When needed, the device dispenses them smoothly while preventing bends or kinks that could damage the material. It’s reusable, portable, and designed for both clinical and field settings.
Raspberry Med Inc. aims to solve a common problem in hospitals and clinics where cluttered or improper storage can lead to equipment failure. This invention ensures tools are sterile, easy to access, and safely stowed between uses.
By combining simplicity with innovation, the device could improve workflows across various medical specialties. It also aligns with broader efforts to improve efficiency and cleanliness in healthcare environments. Raspberry Med’s latest achievement represents a small but significant leap in patient care and medical readiness.