Intelligent Implant Delivery and Monitoring System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative system integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and MEMS technologies to enhance implant delivery, monitoring, and personalized design, ensuring precise and safe implant placement, real-time tracking, and early detection of potential complications.
Background and Problem Solved
The original implant delivery system patent addressed the need for less invasive means of delivering implantable therapeutic devices. However, it had limitations in terms of predicting optimal implant placement, detecting potential complications, and enabling real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept overcomes these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to provide a more comprehensive and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of a pusher member with an elongated shape, a distal end connectable to an implant, a tether connected to the pusher member and the implant, and a machine learning-based algorithm to predict optimal implant placement and detect potential complications. The system also integrates IoT-enabled tracking modules for real-time location-based services, MEMS sensors for detecting changes in the implant's shape, and a blockchain-based decentralized network for secure and transparent data analysis. Furthermore, the system enables personalized implant design using artificial intelligence and 3D printing.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and MEMS technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system for implant delivery and monitoring. The machine learning-based algorithm, IoT-enabled tracking module, MEMS sensor, and blockchain-based decentralized network provide a novel and non-obvious combination of features that overcome the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, varying IoT protocols, or alternative blockchain networks. Variations may also include the integration of additional sensors or technologies, such as computer vision or natural language processing, to further enhance the system's capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent implant delivery and monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular, neurovascular, and orthopedic implants. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, personalized design, and early detection of potential complications can improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of medical procedures.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/12113 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12022 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12154 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/01 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/95 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/12068 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/011 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9505 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9511 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0071 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,196 |
|---|---|
| Title | Implant delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | MicroVention, Inc. |