Intelligent Implant Delivery and Monitoring System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention integrates AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to create a novel implant delivery system that ensures secure, real-time monitoring, and controlled deployment of implantable devices.
Background and Problem Solved
The original implant delivery system patent addressed the need for less invasive means of delivering implantable therapeutic devices. However, it lacked advanced features to ensure implant detachment detection, authentication, and remote monitoring. The present invention overcomes these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of distinct technologies.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of a pusher member, a distal end connectable to an implant, a tether, a resistance-type heating element with sensors, and an AI-powered algorithm for predicting implant detachment. The heating element may also feature a blockchain-based authentication mechanism, a nanomaterial-based coating, or an IoT-based connectivity module. The system enables real-time monitoring, remote control, and optimized power consumption.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials in the implant delivery system provides a non-obvious solution to the problems of implant detachment detection, authentication, and remote monitoring, distinguishing it from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the type of sensors, AI algorithms, or materials used. Variations may also include integrating additional technologies, such as augmented reality or 5G connectivity, 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 areas such as vascular embolization, orthopedic implants, and neurostimulation. The system's advanced features and real-time monitoring capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.
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 surgical implant placement techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, advanced materials, sensor integration, and minimally invasive surgical technologies, holding a graduate degree and 3-5 years of industry experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating advanced sensing, monitoring, and connectivity technologies into an existing implant delivery system represents a predictable extension of known medical device engineering practices. The fundamental structural elements of the source patent provide a clear technological foundation for incorporating emerging digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain. These modifications represent incremental improvements using well-established engineering techniques in medical device design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,196 |
|---|---|
| Title | Implant delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | MicroVention, Inc. |