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Flexible Circuit Assemblies for Diverse Industry Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857148_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Flexible Circuit Assemblies for Diverse Industry Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857148_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857148_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,148.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept expands the application of flexible circuit assemblies beyond medical devices to various industries, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and optimization in environmental pollution, renewable energy, athlete performance, precision agriculture, and industrial equipment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed medical devices with flexible circuit assemblies for sympathetic nerve modulation. However, the limitations of these devices in terms of adaptability and scalability hinder their application in other industries. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by exploring novel applications of flexible circuit assemblies in diverse fields, thereby increasing their commercial potential and impact.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The flexible circuit assemblies in the new inventive concept are designed to be highly adaptable and scalable, enabling their integration into various systems and devices. For instance, in environmental pollution monitoring, the flexible circuit assembly can transmit real-time data to a central server for analysis and reporting. In renewable energy harvesting, the assembly can adjust the angle of solar panels or wind turbines to maximize energy output. Similarly, in athlete performance tracking, the assembly can monitor biometric data and provide real-time feedback. In precision agriculture, the assembly can monitor and control soil moisture, temperature, and crop health. In industrial equipment monitoring, the assembly can detect anomalies and predict maintenance needs, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of flexible circuit assemblies in diverse industries, expanding their utility beyond medical devices. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential of flexible circuit assemblies to address specific problems in these industries and the development of customized solutions to integrate them effectively.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials, geometries, or configurations of the flexible circuit assembly to suit specific industry requirements. Variations could also involve integrating the assembly with other technologies, such as artificial intelligence, IoT, or robotics, to enhance their functionality and impact.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including environmental monitoring, renewable energy, sports technology, precision agriculture, and industrial automation. The target market includes companies, governments, and organizations seeking innovative solutions to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve performance.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/1492
A A61 A61F7/007
A A61 A61F7/123
H H05 H05K1/028
A A61 A61B2018/0016
A A61 A61B2018/0022
A A61 A61B2018/00404
A A61 A61B2018/00434
A A61 A61B2018/00511
A A61 A61B2018/00577
A A61 A61B2018/00797
A A61 A61B2018/00815
A A61 A61B2018/1465
A A61 A61B2018/1467
A A61 A61B2018/1475
A A61 A61F2007/126

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, flexible electronics, and sensor integration systems with expertise in circuit design, biomedical instrumentation, and multi-industry sensor applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degrees, proficient in flexible circuit design, medical device development, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD demonstrates that a PHOSITA would recognize the inherent adaptability of flexible circuit assemblies disclosed in the source patent, understanding that the core technical principles of sensor integration, angle-based positioning, and multi-electrode configurations are transferable across diverse technological domains. The fundamental circuit design principles and flexible substrate technologies are sufficiently generalizable to enable straightforward adaptation from medical devices to environmental, agricultural, and industrial monitoring systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flexible circuit assembly with polymer substrate and multiple electrodes positioned at variable angles relative to a longitudinal axis
PTD Variation
Applying flexible circuit assembly to solar panel angle adjustment and renewable energy monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the angle-positioning technique is a known technique for sensor integration, with predictable results in optimizing energy capture across different mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Bipolar electrode pairs configured for signal transmission on flexible strips
PTD Variation
Implementing similar electrode configuration for athlete performance tracking and biometric monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
The signal transmission principles are directly transferable, representing a standard design choice for sensor-based data collection with predictable technological outcomes
Source Patent Element
Catheter-based flexible circuit assembly for intracorporeal medical monitoring
PTD Variation
Extending flexible circuit assembly to industrial equipment anomaly detection and predictive maintenance
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would understand that sensor integration and real-time data transmission principles are consistent across monitoring domains, representing an obvious technological extension
Source Patent Element
Configurable circuit assembly with modular electrode positioning
PTD Variation
Adapting flexible circuit design for precision agriculture soil monitoring systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The modular design principles and sensor integration techniques are sufficiently generalizable to enable straightforward technological adaptation with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Polymer substrate-based flexible circuit with multi-directional signal transmission capabilities
PTD Variation
Environmental pollution monitoring network using distributed sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Signal transmission and sensor integration techniques represent known technological approaches with predictable outcomes across monitoring domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857148's disclosure of flexible circuit assemblies, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through standard technological adaptation, representing a predictable extension of existing flexible circuit design principles across multiple technological domains, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims covering similar sensor integration and flexible circuit methodologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,148
TitleMedical devices with flexible circuit assemblies
Assignee(s)Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.