Adaptable Implantable Devices for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857197_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Implantable Devices for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857197_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857197_0002_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. 11,857,197.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of adjustable implantable devices to tackle complex challenges in novel industries, including agriculture, athletics, and environmental monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed limitations in implantable medical devices, but its core technology has untapped potential for application in other fields. This inventive concept solves the problem of adapting the technology to address unique challenges in new industries.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves the use of adjustable implantable devices in conjunction with energy delivery catheters to regulate various parameters in diverse industries. For instance, in agriculture, the device can control water flow and nutrient delivery to optimize crop yields. In athletics, the device can monitor and regulate physiological parameters to enhance performance. In environmental monitoring, the device can regulate air flow to maintain optimal humidity levels. The energy delivery catheter enables selective adjustment of the device to achieve the desired outcome.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its application of the core technology to entirely new industries, which was not originally considered. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted and applied in these novel contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include the use of different types of energy delivery catheters, such as optical or ultrasound-based systems. Variations could also include the integration of sensors and data analytics to provide real-time feedback and optimization.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The commercial potential of this inventive concept is vast, with applications in agriculture, athletics, environmental monitoring, and potentially other industries. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges in these fields.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/12177
A A61 A61B17/11
A A61 A61B17/1204
A A61 A61B17/12109
A A61 A61M27/002
A A61 A61M2205/04
A A61 A61M2205/3331

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,197
TitleAdjustable implantable devices and associated methods
Assignee(s)Shifamed Holdings, LLC