Real-Time Vessel Flow Control System with Adaptive Occlusion

Publication ID: 24-11857195_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Real-Time Vessel Flow Control System with Adaptive Occlusion,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857195_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857195_0001_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. 11,857,195.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel vessel flow control system that utilizes real-time monitoring and adaptive occlusion to optimize treatment outcomes for afflicted vessels in mammalian patients.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's vessel flow control devices and methods have limitations in achieving optimal treatment outcomes due to the lack of real-time feedback and adaptive occlusion. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a system that continuously monitors vessel blood flow and pressure, and adjusts the occlusion factor in real-time to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The real-time vessel flow control system comprises a vessel flow control device having a variable occlusion element with an internal volume that is adjustable in real-time based on continuous monitoring of vessel blood flow and pressure. The system includes sensors that monitor vessel blood pressure and flow rate, providing real-time feedback to adjust the occlusion factor. The occlusion element can be self-expanding, and its shape can change in response to changes in vessel blood pressure. The system can also include multiple adjustable occlusion elements that can be independently controlled to optimize blood flow and pressure within different regions of the vessel. Additionally, the occlusion element can have a dynamic surface texture that changes in response to changes in vessel blood flow and pressure, enhancing blood flow and promoting healing of the afflicted vessel.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the real-time adaptive occlusion and continuous monitoring of vessel blood flow and pressure, which enables optimal treatment outcomes. The inventive step is the integration of real-time feedback and adaptive occlusion, which overcomes the limitations of the original patent's devices and methods.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, such as optical or ultrasonic sensors, to monitor vessel blood flow and pressure. The occlusion element could also be made of different materials, such as shape-memory alloys or polymers, to achieve the desired properties. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other medical devices, such as stents or catheters, to provide a more comprehensive treatment solution.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The real-time vessel flow control system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The target market includes hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions that specialize in vascular treatments. The system's ability to optimize treatment outcomes and reduce complications could lead to increased adoption and revenue growth in the market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/1204
A A61 A61B17/12027
A A61 A61B17/12031
A A61 A61B17/12036
A A61 A61B17/12045
A A61 A61B17/12109
A A61 A61B17/12136
A A61 A61B17/12177
A A61 A61F2/86
A A61 A61F2/90
A A61 A61B2017/00004
A A61 A61B2090/064
A A61 A61F2002/068
A A61 A61F2250/0031

Field of Art

Medical device engineering focused on vascular intervention technologies, specifically flow control and occlusion devices for treating vessel-related medical conditions. Requires expertise in biomedical engineering, fluid dynamics, materials science, and medical device design with advanced knowledge of interventional medical technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, experience in developing vascular intervention technologies, understanding of fluid dynamics, sensor integration, and adaptive medical device design. Familiar with materials that can dynamically respond to physiological conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's real-time adaptive occlusion system represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's vessel flow control methods. The integration of continuous monitoring, feedback mechanisms, and dynamic shape-changing elements are logical extensions of the original patent's core teachings about variable occlusion devices. The technical variations represent incremental improvements using known engineering techniques and readily available sensor technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Variable occlusion element with internal volume controlled by occlusion factor
PTD Variation
Real-time adjustable internal volume based on continuous blood flow and pressure monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of feedback control techniques to enhance existing occlusion device functionality. Known sensor integration method in medical device design
Source Patent Element
Balloon body with proximal and distal openings
PTD Variation
Self-expanding occlusion element with dynamic surface texture that changes in response to vessel blood flow
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design modification using known shape-memory materials and surface engineering techniques to improve device performance
Source Patent Element
Method for treating vessel with occlusion element
PTD Variation
Multiple independently controllable occlusion elements for optimizing blood flow in different vessel regions
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of single-element design using modular medical device design principles and known multi-sensor integration strategies
Source Patent Element
Occlusion factor controlled by feedback mechanisms
PTD Variation
Continuous real-time sensor monitoring with automatic adjustment of occlusion parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable enhancement of existing feedback control concept using standard medical sensor and control system engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Vessel flow control device with outer membrane
PTD Variation
Outer membrane with shape dynamically changing in response to blood pressure variations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious application of smart materials and adaptive design principles to improve medical device responsiveness and patient outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11857195 and the present Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated. The disclosed technological extensions represent predictable improvements using known engineering techniques, sensor integration methods, and adaptive design principles within the field of vascular intervention technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,195
TitleVessel flow control devices and methods