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Vessel Flow Control Devices and Methods for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857195_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Vessel Flow Control Devices and Methods for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857195_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857195_0004_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

This inventive concept adapts vessel flow control devices and methods for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-altitude, high-temperature, disaster relief, high-security, or remote locations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed vessel flow control devices and methods for treating afflicted vessels and/or vessel-associated tissues. However, these devices and methods may not be suitable for specific, demanding environments. This inventive concept addresses the need for specialized vessel flow control devices and methods that can operate effectively in extreme conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises vessel flow control devices and methods adapted for specific environments. For high-altitude environments, the device is configured to operate in low-oxygen conditions. For high-temperature environments, the device features a heat-resistant variable occlusion element. In disaster relief scenarios, the device is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. In high-security environments, the device operates in conjunction with secure communication protocols. In remote or isolated locations, the device is self-sustaining. These specialized devices and methods enable effective treatment of afflicted vessels and/or vessel-associated tissues in unique operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in the adaptation of vessel flow control devices and methods for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for specialized devices and methods that can operate effectively in extreme conditions, and the development of novel solutions to address these needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include devices and methods adapted for other specialized environments, such as underwater or space exploration. Variations may include different materials, designs, or configurations to optimize performance in specific environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has potential commercial applications in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and national security. The target market includes medical professionals, emergency responders, and government agencies operating in specialized environments.

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, specifically interventional medical devices for vessel treatment and flow control, with expertise in balloon catheter technologies, occlusion mechanisms, and adaptive medical device design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in medical device design, familiar with interventional cardiology and vascular treatment technologies, capable of adapting known device principles to novel environmental constraints

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the fundamental vessel flow control mechanism disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions by applying standard engineering design principles. The core occlusion technology remains consistent, with modifications representing predictable variations in material selection, communication protocols, and operational parameters. These adaptations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend medical device functionality into challenging operational contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Variable occlusion element with controllable inner and outer membranes
PTD Variation
Heat-resistant variable occlusion element for high-temperature environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection for temperature resistance is a known engineering technique, with multiple commercially available high-temperature polymers and composites that could be substituted to maintain device functionality
Source Patent Element
Feedback-controlled occlusion mechanism
PTD Variation
Secure communication protocol integration for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing communication security protocols represents a standard design modification for medical devices, utilizing well-established encryption and authentication techniques
Source Patent Element
Vessel flow control method with percentage-based occlusion
PTD Variation
Self-sustaining device for remote or isolated locations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding power management and autonomous operation features is a predictable engineering solution, leveraging known battery technologies and low-power design principles
Source Patent Element
Internal volume enclosed by inner member
PTD Variation
Low-oxygen environment adaptation for high-altitude medical interventions
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying device gas exchange and material properties to function in low-oxygen conditions represents a straightforward engineering challenge with multiple known solution approaches
Source Patent Element
Vessel treatment method with variable occlusion
PTD Variation
Extreme weather-resistant device for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing device durability through material selection and structural reinforcement is a predictable design evolution using established engineering methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions of the fundamental vessel flow control technology disclosed in US Patent 11857195, employing standard engineering design techniques to adapt the core medical device principles to specialized environmental constraints.

Original Patent Information

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