Synergistic Intestinal Anastomosis Treatment System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating surgical anchor devices with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to enhance intestinal anastomosis treatment, providing real-time monitoring, secure data sharing, and personalized treatment planning.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a surgical anchor device for protecting intestinal anastomosis, but it lacked real-time monitoring, secure data sharing, and personalized treatment planning capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the surgical anchor device with distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The synergistic system comprises a surgical anchor device with a nitinol-based stent or shape-memory alloy-based stent, integrated with an AI-powered monitoring module for real-time tracking of anchor migration and anastomosis healing. The system also includes an IoT-enabled communication system for remote monitoring, a blockchain-based data storage system for secure and transparent data sharing, and advanced materials such as nanomaterial coatings for enhanced biocompatibility and tissue integration. The AI-powered analytics module provides personalized treatment planning and outcome prediction, while the wearable sensor device enables real-time patient monitoring.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the surgical anchor device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, providing a novel and non-obvious solution for intestinal anastomosis treatment. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system, which is not obvious from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the surgical anchor device with other AI-powered modules, such as predictive analytics or decision support systems. Variations could include using different types of advanced materials, such as graphene or biodegradable materials, or incorporating additional sensors or monitoring systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic intestinal anastomosis treatment system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of gastrointestinal surgery and medical device development. The system's real-time monitoring, secure data sharing, and personalized treatment planning capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/08 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/04 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0013 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0076 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1114 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00818 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00862 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00995 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/308 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/0815 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/064 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/95 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/044 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/045 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/075 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9528 |
| F | F04 | F04C2270/041 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical medical devices and methods for gastrointestinal intervention, specifically focusing on intestinal anastomosis treatment and anchor devices with advanced monitoring technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical device specialist with expertise in medical device design, minimally invasive surgical techniques, materials science, and emerging healthcare technologies, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in medical device development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital monitoring technologies with existing surgical anchor devices represents a predictable evolution of medical device design. The combination of IoT, AI, and advanced materials with surgical anchors follows established trends in personalized medical technology. The technical elements disclosed in the PTD represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance surgical device functionality and patient outcomes.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,191 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method of chirurgical treatment using a surgical anchor device |