Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Intelligent Maxillary Expander and Protraction Device System

Publication ID: 24-11857230_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Maxillary Expander and Protraction Device System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857230_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857230_0008_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. 11,857,230.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel maxillary expander and protraction device system that integrates artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to provide a more efficient, personalized, and secure treatment experience for patients with maxillary deficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

Current maxillary skeletal anchorage expanders have limitations in terms of patient comfort, treatment efficacy, and data security. The original patent provides a maxillary expander device, but it lacks the ability to adapt to individual patient needs and does not utilize advanced technologies to enhance treatment outcomes. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more sophisticated and effective system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent maxillary expander and protraction device system comprises a maxillary expander device that applies forces to the maxilla without coupling to the patient's teeth. The system is integrated with an artificial intelligence module that analyzes patient data and adjusts the forces applied by the maxillary expander device in real-time. Additionally, the system can be configured to integrate with an IoT-enabled orthodontic appliance to monitor and adjust treatment progress remotely. The system can also utilize blockchain technology to securely store and track treatment data and patient consent. Furthermore, the maxillary expander device can be made from a novel, shape-memory alloy material that allows for dynamic adjustment of the device during treatment. The system can also be used in conjunction with a 3D-printed, patient-specific orthodontic appliance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel combination of a maxillary expander device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which provides a significant improvement over the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables real-time adjustments, remote monitoring, and secure data storage, making the system more efficient, personalized, and secure.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, integration with other IoT devices, or the incorporation of additional advanced materials. Variations of the system could also include different designs for the maxillary expander device or the 3D-printed orthodontic appliance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent maxillary expander and protraction device system has significant commercial potential in the orthodontic and dental industries, particularly in the areas of personalized medicine and digital healthcare. The system's ability to provide more efficient and effective treatment outcomes could lead to increased adoption and market share.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/8071
A A61 A61B17/663
A A61 A61B17/8023
A A61 A61B17/863

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically orthodontic and maxillofacial surgical devices, focusing on maxillary expansion technologies with expertise in biomechanical design, materials science, and surgical intervention techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or advanced orthodontic device designer with advanced degrees, knowledge of medical device design standards, familiarity with emerging technologies in surgical and orthodontic interventions, and understanding of patient-specific treatment approaches

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and advanced materials into existing maxillary expander designs represents a predictable evolution of medical device innovation. The fundamental mechanical principles of the original maxillary expander remain consistent, with technological enhancements providing enhanced monitoring, personalization, and treatment optimization. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles, utilizing well-established technological integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bone screws configured to screw into hard palate with specific aperture configurations
PTD Variation
3D-printed patient-specific orthodontic appliance designed to complement maxillary expander device
Obviousness Reasoning
Customized medical device design is a known technique in orthodontics, with patient-specific manufacturing representing a predictable technological progression for improved treatment outcomes
Source Patent Element
Adjustment mechanism configured to rotate and cause bodies to move toward or away from each other
PTD Variation
Shape-memory alloy material allowing dynamic device adjustment during treatment
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science innovations that enhance device adaptability are a foreseeable development for medical devices, representing an incremental improvement in functional design
Source Patent Element
Maxillary expander device designed for transverse and anterior-posterior deficiency treatment
PTD Variation
AI module analyzing patient data to adjust applied forces in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating computational analysis with medical device functionality is a predictable technological convergence, representing an obvious enhancement to treatment precision
Source Patent Element
Bone screw insertion and device configuration for maxillary expansion
PTD Variation
Blockchain technology for secure treatment data storage and patient consent tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management techniques is a standard approach in modern medical technology, representing a logical extension of existing device documentation practices
Source Patent Element
Mechanical device for applying controlled forces to maxillary region
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled remote monitoring of orthodontic treatment progress
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote monitoring represents a predictable technological advancement in medical device design, leveraging standard communication and sensor integration techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857230 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed maxillary expander system variations obvious and non-patentable, as the combinations represent predictable technological integrations utilizing standard design methodologies and well-known medical device innovation strategies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,230
TitleMaxillary expander and protraction device
Assignee(s)Facegenics, Inc.