Synergistic Endoscopy-Guided Transluminal Intervention System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating anchoring devices, fluid conduit creation modules, AI-powered tissue analysis units, IoT-enabled sensors, blockchain-based data storage units, new materials, and advanced imaging modules to facilitate secure, efficient, and real-time monitored endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent described devices and methods for anchoring, creating a fluid conduit, and approximating luminal structures using an expandable hollow stent. However, these devices and methods lacked real-time monitoring, AI-driven optimization, and secure data storage capabilities, limiting their effectiveness and safety. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises an anchoring device, a fluid conduit creation module, and an AI-powered tissue analysis unit that provides real-time feedback for optimal luminal structure approximation. The system may also include IoT-enabled sensors to monitor and adjust the stent's expansion in real-time, ensuring a secure and stable connection. Additionally, the system incorporates a blockchain-based data storage unit to securely store and track patient data and medical device performance metrics. The system may further utilize new materials, such as biocompatible sutures with enhanced tensile strength, and advanced imaging modules, like torsion spring-based tissue penetrating devices, to facilitate efficient and secure tissue approximation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the synergistic integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original patented anchoring devices and methods, providing a non-obvious and novel solution for endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensor configurations, or blockchain protocols. Variations may also involve the incorporation of additional technologies, such as robotics or augmented reality, to further enhance the system's capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Endoscopy-Guided Transluminal Intervention System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of endoscopy, endosonography, and minimally invasive surgery. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, AI-driven optimization, and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B1/00148 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/0014 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/041 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/0401 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/0469 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/11 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1114 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00867 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0408 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0409 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0414 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0454 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0464 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/1139 |
| A | A61 | A61N1/05 |
| A | A61 | A61N1/3601 |
| A | A61 | A61N1/36007 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically endoscopic and endosonographic intervention technologies, focusing on luminal structure manipulation, stent design, and minimally invasive surgical techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in bioengineering or medical technology, experienced in designing interventional medical devices, familiar with emerging technologies in surgical instrumentation, and possessing knowledge of materials science, sensor integration, and digital health technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing medical device architectures represents a predictable evolution of medical device design. The core mechanical functionality of the source patent's luminal anchoring device remains fundamentally unchanged, with technological enhancements serving supplementary monitoring and data management functions. These technological additions represent incremental improvements using known techniques in digital health integration that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance device performance and patient outcomes.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,160 |
|---|---|
| Title | Luminal structure anchoring devices and methods |
| Assignee(s) | Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |