Synergistic Shockwave Generator System

Publication ID: 24-11857212_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Shockwave Generator System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857212_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857212_0003_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. 11,857,212.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates the patented rapid pulse electrohydraulic shockwave generator apparatus with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and efficient system for therapeutic shockwave generation.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an apparatus for generating therapeutic shock waves with improved electrode lifetime. However, the limitations of this apparatus include lack of optimization for specific therapeutic applications, limited data management capabilities, and inefficient shockwave generation. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to optimize shockwave frequency and amplitude, securely store and manage patient data, and improve shockwave generation efficiency.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic shockwave generator system comprises a housing defining a chamber and a shockwave outlet, a liquid disposed in the chamber, a plurality of electrodes configured to define one or more spark gaps, and a pulse generation system configured to apply voltage pulses to the electrodes at a rate of between 10 Hz and 5 MHz. The system is integrated with an artificial intelligence module to optimize shockwave frequency and amplitude for specific medical or aesthetic therapeutic applications. Additionally, the system utilizes blockchain technology to securely store and manage patient treatment data and shockwave generation parameters. The system is connected to an Internet of Things (IoT) network to enable remote monitoring and control of shockwave generation. Furthermore, the system incorporates a new material with enhanced dielectric properties to improve shockwave generation efficiency.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the integration of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is not disclosed in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system for therapeutic shockwave generation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating other advanced technologies such as machine learning algorithms, nanotechnology, or advanced sensors. Variations of the system could be designed for specific therapeutic applications, such as orthopedic or dermatological treatments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic shockwave generator system has potential commercial applications in the medical and aesthetic industries, including orthopedic, dermatological, and cardiovascular treatments. The system's advanced technologies and improved efficiency could provide a competitive advantage in the market, leading to increased adoption and revenue growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/225
A A61 A61B17/22004
A A61 A61B2017/22025
A A61 A61B2017/22027
A A61 A61H23/008
A A61 A61N7/00

Field of Art

Medical device technology, specifically therapeutic shockwave generation systems, involving electrohydraulic pulse technologies and medical treatment apparatus design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in electrohydraulic systems, pulse generation technologies, and advanced medical treatment apparatus, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing shockwave generation systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The core shockwave generation mechanism remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent, while the added technologies provide enhanced monitoring, optimization, and data management capabilities. These technological integrations would be considered routine engineering improvements within the standard problem-solving approach of medical device innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electrohydraulic shockwave generator with pulse generation system and electrode configuration
PTD Variation
Adding AI module to optimize shockwave frequency and amplitude
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to medical device parameter optimization is a known technique, representing a predictable application of computational intelligence to existing therapeutic technologies
Source Patent Element
Chamber-based liquid shockwave generation system with voltage pulse control
PTD Variation
Implementing IoT network connectivity for remote monitoring and control
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote monitoring of medical devices is a standard industry practice, and integrating network connectivity represents an obvious technological extension with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Electrode and capacitor configuration for pulse generation
PTD Variation
Incorporating new materials with enhanced dielectric properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science optimization is a routine engineering approach, and selecting advanced dielectric materials to improve device performance would be an obvious design choice for a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Therapeutic shockwave generation apparatus with precise pulse control
PTD Variation
Utilizing blockchain for secure patient data and treatment parameter management
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying blockchain to medical data security represents a known technique for enhancing data integrity, with a predictable implementation approach
Source Patent Element
Pulse generation system with configurable voltage pulse rates
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms for treatment parameter prediction
Obviousness Reasoning
Algorithmic treatment optimization is a standard approach in medical technology, representing a predictable application of computational techniques to existing therapeutic methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857212 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed synergistic shockwave generator system obvious, as the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials represents predictable technological extensions of existing electrohydraulic shockwave generation technologies. The proposed variations constitute obvious combinations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond routine engineering problem-solving.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,212
TitleRapid pulse electrohydraulic (EH) shockwave generator apparatus with improved electrode lifetime
Assignee(s)Solutia Inc.