Subcutaneous Environmental Monitoring Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857218_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Subcutaneous Environmental Monitoring Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857218_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857218_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. 11,857,218.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of subcutaneous delivery tools to develop novel environmental monitoring systems for tracking pollutants, invasive species, water quality, soil health, and underground water sources in various ecosystems.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on subcutaneous delivery tools for medical devices. However, the limitations of these tools in addressing environmental monitoring needs are evident. Current environmental monitoring methods often rely on surface-level or invasive techniques, which can be inaccurate, time-consuming, or destructive to the environment. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by applying the subcutaneous delivery tool technology to environmental monitoring, enabling real-time, in-situ, and non-invasive tracking of environmental parameters.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a range of systems and methods for environmental monitoring, including subcutaneous sensor arrays for detecting pollutants in subterranean ecosystems, subcutaneous monitoring devices for tracking invasive species in terrestrial ecosystems, subcutaneous sensors for monitoring water quality in aquatic ecosystems, and subcutaneous sensor arrays for monitoring soil health in agricultural ecosystems. These systems utilize the core technology of subcutaneous delivery tools to enable accurate, real-time, and non-invasive monitoring of environmental parameters. The systems can be adapted for various ecosystems and can provide critical insights for environmental conservation, policy-making, and sustainable development.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of subcutaneous delivery tool technology to environmental monitoring, which is non-obvious and unforeseen in the original patent. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to adapt the core technology for environmental monitoring, enabling real-time, in-situ, and non-invasive tracking of environmental parameters.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different sensor materials, varying sensor array configurations, and integration with other environmental monitoring technologies. Variations could include adapting the systems for monitoring specific pollutants, developing miniaturized sensors for smaller organisms, or creating wearable devices for real-time environmental monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the environmental monitoring and conservation industries. The market for environmental monitoring systems is growing, driven by increasing concerns about climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation. The new inventive concept could be applied in various industries, including environmental consulting, conservation organizations, government agencies, and research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/3468
A A61 A61B5/29
A A61 A61B17/32093
A A61 A61B2017/320044
A A61 A61B2017/320056
A A61 A61N1/3756
A A61 A61N1/37205

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,218
TitleSubcutaneous delivery tool
Assignee(s)Medtronic, Inc.