Vessel Flow Control Devices and Methods for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857195_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Vessel Flow Control Devices and Methods for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857195_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857195_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. 11,857,195.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept expands the application of vessel flow control devices and methods to various industries, including agriculture, supply chain management, ventilation, transportation, and renewable energy, enabling optimized resource allocation, reduced waste, and improved efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed vessel flow control devices and methods for treating afflicted vessels and tissues in mammalian patients. However, the technology's potential extends beyond medical applications. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, solving problems such as water waste in agriculture, inefficient resource allocation in supply chains, poor indoor air quality in ventilation systems, traffic congestion in transportation networks, and energy waste in renewable energy systems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves adapting vessel flow control devices to regulate flow rates and pressures in diverse industries. In agriculture, the device optimizes water flow for crop growth and reduces waste. In supply chain management, it dynamically adjusts resource allocation to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. In ventilation systems, it regulates air flow to optimize indoor air quality and reduce energy consumption. In transportation networks, it adjusts traffic signal timing and flow rates to minimize congestion and reduce travel times. In renewable energy systems, it maximizes energy production and reduces waste. The device's adaptability and real-time data processing enable it to respond to changing conditions and optimize performance in each industry.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of vessel flow control devices and methods to diverse industries, departing from the original patent's medical focus. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the core technology to solve problems in unrelated fields and adapting the device to respond to the unique challenges of each industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the device's design, materials, or sensors to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may involve integrating the device with existing systems, such as IoT networks or AI platforms, to enhance its functionality and responsiveness.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, supply chain management, ventilation, transportation, and renewable energy. The target market includes companies seeking to optimize resource allocation, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. The device's adaptability and scalability make it an attractive solution for industries facing complex operational challenges.

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 and fluid control systems, with expertise in flow regulation, pressure management, and adaptive control mechanisms across biomedical and engineering domains

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degree, understanding of fluid dynamics, control systems, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology adaptation with knowledge of medical device design and industrial control principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental principles of flow control and adaptive sensing disclosed in the source patent are universally applicable across multiple technical domains. The core technological concept of dynamically regulating fluid flow using feedback mechanisms can be readily translated from medical vessel management to other complex systems. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological principles by applying identical control strategies to different contextual environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Variable occlusion element with feedback-controlled flow rate and pressure regulation
PTD Variation
Applying flow control device to agricultural irrigation systems with crop growth optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adaptive flow control can be predictably applied to optimize resource distribution, representing a straightforward design adaptation with expected results
Source Patent Element
Inner and outer membrane structures enabling dynamic pressure modulation
PTD Variation
Integrating vessel flow control device into transportation network traffic management systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring pressure regulation principles from medical devices to traffic flow represents a predictable engineering solution using known control system methodologies
Source Patent Element
Feedback mechanisms monitoring vessel characteristics
PTD Variation
Real-time data processing for renewable energy system flow optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending sensor-based feedback loops to energy systems is a logical and foreseeable technological progression using established control engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Percentage-based occlusion control (5-100 percent range)
PTD Variation
Dynamic resource allocation in supply chain management networks
Obviousness Reasoning
Scaling proportional control mechanisms across different domains represents a predictable engineering solution with expected technological transferability
Source Patent Element
Internal volume regulation using membrane structures
PTD Variation
Air flow management in ventilation systems with quality and energy efficiency optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying membrane-based flow control to air systems is a straightforward engineering adaptation with anticipated performance characteristics
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857195's disclosure of adaptive flow control mechanisms, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed technological variations represent obvious extensions of prior art through predictable application of known medical device flow regulation principles to diverse industrial contexts, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

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