Intellectual property

Invention patents (n = 21)

• Syringe, registered on 19 September 2013 with PIEP (code 107175).
• Bed exercise equipment, registered on 7 September 2014 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 108083).
• Device for preventing venous air embolism, registered on 27 November 2015 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 108989).
• Infusion system holder and sorting device, registered on 23 June 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 109050).
• Subcutaneous hydration device, registered on 23 June 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 109051).
• Needle recapping device, registered on 30 June 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 109069).
• Glove and hand sanitizer dispenser, registered on 30 December 2016 (code 109821).
• Container thermometer, registered on 2 July 2018 (code 109824).
• SeringaDuo (double chamber syringe), registered on 5 July 2019 with MuroPlás and PIEP (code 115633).
• Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 30 December 2019 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 116042).
• Safeblue (tinted antiseptic formulation), registered on 29 July 2020 with the University of Coimbra (code 116613).
• Ostomy doll (infant manikin), registered on 24 June 2020 (code 116521).
• REMOFEC (fecaloma removal device), registered on 6 July 2020 (code 116562).
• Improved inflatable bedpan, registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116828). 
• Full face mask (full-face respirator), registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116831).
• Pacifier – measures temperature, registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116832).
• Press to Safe (chest compression support system), registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116833).
• Catheterization bundle (peripheral venous catheter), registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116834).
• Pacifier – indicates temperature changes, registered on 30 December 2020 (code 116984).
• Escada Rolante (cleaning and disinfection system), registered on 19 February 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 117077).
• HID Bag (bag holder and securing device), registered on 26 February 2021 (code 117085).
• Feet Dryer (feet drying system), registered on 30 April 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 117211).
• Infusion system holder, registered on 30 June 2021 (code 117316).
• Sharps disposal device, registered on 13 September 2021 (code 117460).
• Sensorized pillow cover, registered on 14 October 2021 (code 117519).

International Patent Applications (n = 5)

• SeringaDuo (double chamber syringe), registered on 1 July 2020 with MuroPlás and PIEP (code 56219).
• Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 13 July 2020 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 56520).
• Activewear to prevent pressure ulcers, registered on 15 October 2021 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 059523).
• System for cleaning and disinfecting stair and escalator handrails, registered on 21 February 2022 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 051518).
• Controllable aging simulation suit, registered on 20 April 2023 (code 054049).

European Patent Applications (n = 5)

• Double chamber syringe, registered on 20 January 2022 with MuroPlás and PIEP (code 20757944.2).
• Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 29 July 2022 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 20757395.7).
• Footwear for diabetic foot monitoring, registered on 20 April 2023 with ICC – Indústrias e Comércio de Calçado, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Minho (code 23169083.5).
• System for cleaning and disinfecting stair and escalator handrails, registered on 15 September 2023 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 22717251.7).
• Activewear to prevent pressure ulcers, registered on 14 May 2024 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 21824013.3).

Provisional Invention Patent Application (n = 9)

• Tube/CaviClean, registered on 6 September 2019 (code 115772).
• Activewear for preventing pressure ulcers, registered on 14 October 2021 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 117517).
• Device for preventing respiratory complications of enteral feeding, registered on 14 September 2022 (code 118190).
• Modular physical rehabilitation system, its methods and uses, registered on 30 November 2022 with Orthos XXI, Wiseware, and the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 118367).
• Footwear for diabetic foot monitoring, registered on 19 April 2023 with ICC – Indústrias e Comércio de Calçado, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Minho (code 118609).
• Controllable aging simulation suit, registered on 19 April 2023 (code 118610).
• Surveillance and control system for taking medication at home, registered on 20 April 2023 (code 118615).
• Pyjamas to prevent pressure injuries, registered on 28 June 2023 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 118789).
• Pen for self-administration of Chronic Intramuscular Medication, registered on 03 September 2024 (code 119679).

Utility models (n = 17)

• Multifunctional tray, registered on 13 February 2013 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra and PIEP (code 10890).
• Syringe, registered on 14 December 2015 (code 11257).
• Device for preventing venous air embolism, registered on 15 December 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11483).
• Needle recapping device, registered on 29 November 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11477).
• Infusion system holder, registered on 18 January 2018 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11486).
• Multifunctional pacifier, registered on 21 December 2018 (code 11837).
• Subcutaneous hydration device, registered on 18 March 2020 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11917).
• Thermometer bottle (container thermometer), registered on 14 April 2021 (code 12037).
• AbleFit, registered on 16 April 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 12039).
• Infant manikin, registered on 7 September 2021 (code 12077).
• Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 15 October 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 12088).
• Pacifier – indicates temperature changes, registered on 12 October 2022 (code 12184).
• Chest compression support system, registered on 13 January 2023 (code 12197).
• Device for holding and securing a urine bag, registered on 16 March 2023 (code 12209).
• Double chamber syringe, registered on 16 May 2023 with Muroplás and PIEP (code 12220).
• Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 10 July 2023 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 12237).
• Normal Saline Transport Support, registered on 12 August 2024 (code 12329).

Trademarks (n = 17)

• Referência – scientific journal, registered on 17 May 2006  (code 402077).
• (o) usar e ser laço branco, registered on 7 May 2009 (code 17477)
• APOAVA - Associação Portuguesa de Acessos Vasculares, registered on 31 December 2016 (code 575271).
• Soberappy Alcohol Quiz, registered on 21 May 2019  (code 624360).
• +Contigo, registered on 30 July 2019 with ARS Centro (code 628204).
• Mind&Gait, registered on 26 September 2019 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, and the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (code 630621).
• Digi&Mind, registered on 26 September 2019 with the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (code 630625).
• ElliClean, registered on 26 May 2021 (code 666879).
• HidBag, registered on 26 May 2021 (code 666880).
• INOVSAFECARE, registered on 3 August 2021 with the University of Salamanca, the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and Panstwowa Wizsza Szkola (code 670658).
• CONVIDAS, registered on 13 September 2021 (code 672638).
• SAFECONTAINER, registered on 13 September 2021 (code 672688).
• ECOG – Cognitive stimulation in older people, registered on 22 April 2022 (code 684878).
• HOSPITAL DOS SUPERPODERES, registered on 6 February 2023 (code 699655).
• RESM-LP, registered on 30 May 2023 (code 706243).
• MULTICULTURALCARE, registered on 22 June 2023 with the University of Castilla La Mancha and UC Leuven Limburg (code 708579).
• C2C, registered on 29 January 2024 (code 718781).

International trademarks (n = 3)

• DigiNurse, registered on 15 November 2019 with Tampereen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Univerza V Lkubljani, Thomas More Kempen VZW, and Karelia Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (code 18123861).
• INOVSAFECARE, registered on 3 August 2021 with the University of Salamanca, the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and Panstwowa Wizsza Szkola (code 1678457).
• RESM-LP, registered on 30 May 2023 (code 179613).

Logotypes (n = 2)

• APOAVA - Associação Portuguesa de Acessos Vasculares, registered on 12 June 2017 (code 40431).
• RESM-LP, registered on 24 March 2017 (code 41337).

Designs (n = 1)

• Urin-Test, registered on 16 June 2023 (code 6906).

Activties - Entreperneurship Forum and Poliempreende Contest

Number of attendees at the ESEnfC's Entreperneurship Forum

Number of Poliempreende workshops conducted

Teams that participated in the regional phase of the Poliempreende Contest