Intelligent Synergistic Aspiration Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept integrates advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials with the original aspiration system to create a more powerful and efficient system for aspirating from a body lumen.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a device for aspirating fluid from a body lumen. However, the device had limitations in terms of predicting optimal aspiration settings, tracking device movement, and enhancing lubricity. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating machine learning algorithms, IoT sensor data, blockchain-enabled secure data storage, and nanomaterial-based coatings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new system comprises a catheter configured to aspirate an obstruction from a blood vessel, a machine learning algorithm that analyzes real-time data from the catheter to predict optimal aspiration settings, and a user interface that displays the predicted settings to the user. The system can also transmit real-time data to a cloud-based server, which determines optimal aspiration settings using machine learning algorithms and IoT sensor data. Furthermore, the device can be equipped with a blockchain-enabled secure data storage system that tracks and verifies the origin and movement of the device, and a smart contract that automates the process of updating the device's software and firmware. Additionally, the catheter can be coated with nanomaterials that enhance its lubricity and reduce friction, and a sensor can monitor the catheter's performance and provide real-time feedback to the user.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in that it integrates multiple advanced technologies to create a more powerful and efficient aspiration system. The use of machine learning algorithms, IoT sensor data, blockchain-enabled secure data storage, and nanomaterial-based coatings provides a synergistic combination that is not taught by the original patent or prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of machine learning algorithms, incorporating additional sensors or data sources, or using different nanomaterials or coatings. Variations could also include using the system for aspirating from different types of body lumens or for treating different types of obstructions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular and neurovascular treatment. The system's ability to predict optimal aspiration settings and provide real-time feedback could improve treatment outcomes and reduce complications. The use of blockchain-enabled secure data storage and smart contracts could also provide a competitive advantage in terms of device tracking and software updates.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/22 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3129 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3137 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22079 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically interventional medical devices for fluid aspiration and catheter-based medical procedures, with expertise in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and medical instrumentation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in catheter design, familiar with medical device innovation, sensor technologies, and minimally invasive medical procedures
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating contemporary digital technologies like machine learning, IoT, and advanced materials into existing medical device architectures represents a predictable and incremental innovation. The source patent's fundamental aspiration system provides a clear technological foundation that would naturally invite computational and material enhancements to improve performance and diagnostic capabilities. The proposed variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches to incrementally improving medical device functionality.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,208 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for aspirating from a body lumen |
| Assignee(s) | Silk Road Medical, Inc. |