Next-Generation Implant Delivery and Monitoring System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A futuristic implant delivery system integrating AI, micro-sensors, and wireless communication for real-time monitoring, personalized implant delivery, and post-operative care.
Background and Problem Solved
The original implant delivery system patent (Implant delivery system) has limitations in detecting implant detachment and lacks real-time monitoring capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to enhance the safety and efficacy of implant delivery.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation implant delivery system comprises a detachable implant device with a micro-sensor for detecting changes in bodily fluids, a pusher member with an integrated AI-powered navigation system for real-time tracking and guidance, and a wireless communication module for transmitting implant status data to a remote monitoring station. The system also includes a bio-absorbable tether with integrated micro-electrodes for detecting implant detachment, a pusher member with a shape-memory alloy for self-adjusting to bodily cavities, and a power-harvesting module for generating energy from bodily fluids to power the system. Additionally, the system features a patient-specific implant device with a unique identifier and tailored geometry, a pusher member with adaptive material properties for real-time adjustment to patient anatomy, and a cloud-based platform for storing and analyzing patient data to optimize future implant deliveries.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce several innovative features, including the integration of AI-powered navigation, micro-sensors, and wireless communication, which are not present in the original patent. These advancements provide a significant improvement in implant delivery safety and efficacy, making the new inventive concept non-obvious and novel.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, such as optical or acoustic sensors, or the integration of additional features, such as implantable energy harvesting or advanced data analytics. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific medical applications, such as cardiovascular or neurological disorders.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation implant delivery and monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular, neurological, and orthopedic implantable devices. The system's advanced features and real-time monitoring capabilities could provide a competitive advantage in the market, leading to increased adoption and revenue growth.
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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically implantable medical device delivery systems, focusing on interventional medical technologies involving vascular and minimally invasive device deployment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, expertise in medical device design, familiarity with sensor technologies, wireless communication, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, typically with 5-10 years professional experience in medical device development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's implant delivery system framework, leveraging known sensor, communication, and adaptive material technologies to enhance existing medical device deployment methodologies. The integration of AI, wireless monitoring, and adaptive materials represents incremental improvements using standard engineering design approaches. These variations solve known limitations in implant delivery systems by applying well-established technological solutions from adjacent medical and engineering domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,196 |
|---|---|
| Title | Implant delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | MicroVention, Inc. |