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Personalized Atrial Fibrillation Ablation for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857263_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Personalized Atrial Fibrillation Ablation for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857263_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857263_0004_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. 11,857,263.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present invention adapts the original personalized atrial fibrillation ablation device for specialized, high-stakes operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent provided a personalized atrial fibrillation ablation device, but it had limitations in its applicability to unique operational environments. This new inventive concept addresses the need for customized ablation solutions that cater to specific, narrow markets or extreme conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises four specialized embodiments: (1) a method for treating atrial fibrillation in patients with atypical pulmonary vein anatomy, utilizing a three-dimensional model to identify a personalized ablation pattern; (2) a system for performing atrial fibrillation ablation in high-altitude environments, featuring a portable ablation device and customized catheter; (3) a personalized atrial fibrillation ablation device for use in emergency response situations, characterized by rapid, patient-specific ablation and a power source adapted to operate without a stable electrical grid; and (4) a method for treating atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac implants, generating a three-dimensional model to identify a personalized ablation pattern that avoids interference with the implant.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original personalized atrial fibrillation ablation device, providing specialized solutions for unique operational environments and patient populations. The inventive step lies in the customization of the ablation device and method to accommodate specific, high-stakes conditions, such as high-altitude environments, emergency response situations, and patients with cardiac implants.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other potential embodiments of the inventive concept include adaptations for use in extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes or wildfires, or for patients with rare genetic disorders affecting cardiac anatomy. Additionally, the inventive concept could be modified to integrate with emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or robotics, to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. The target market includes hospitals, medical research institutions, and emergency response organizations operating in high-stakes environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/10
A A61 A61B18/1492
A A61 A61B2017/00526
A A61 A61B2018/00375
A A61 A61B2018/00577
A A61 A61B2034/104
A A61 A61B2034/105
A A61 A61B2090/374
A A61 A61B2090/378
A A61 A61B2090/3762
A A61 A61M25/0009

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically cardiac intervention technologies focusing on atrial fibrillation treatment, involving advanced medical imaging, interventional catheter design, and personalized medical device customization

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or interventional cardiologist with advanced degrees, expertise in medical device design, three-dimensional anatomical modeling, and catheter-based cardiac intervention techniques, familiar with adapting medical technologies to specialized clinical scenarios

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental approach of personalized cardiac ablation using three-dimensional modeling provides a clear technological framework for extending the invention to specialized medical environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations that leverage the core technological principles of patient-specific anatomical mapping and targeted intervention. These modifications demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving by applying known personalization techniques to unique clinical contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Three-dimensional heart modeling for personalized ablation pattern generation
PTD Variation
Applying the modeling technique to patients with atypical pulmonary vein anatomy or cardiac implants
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting anatomical modeling to accommodate variations is a standard design approach in medical device engineering, representing a predictable extension of the existing technological framework
Source Patent Element
Ablation device with configurable panel and ostial fitment elements
PTD Variation
Developing portable ablation devices for high-altitude or emergency response environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying power sources and device portability represents a known engineering technique for extending medical technologies to challenging operational contexts
Source Patent Element
Patient-specific cardiac intervention methodology
PTD Variation
Integrating telemedicine platforms for remote consultation and device guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining existing personalization techniques with emerging telecommunications technologies represents an obvious technological progression within medical device design
Source Patent Element
Customized ablation catheter with multiple fitment configurations
PTD Variation
Developing specialized catheters for extreme environmental conditions or unique patient anatomies
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting catheter design to accommodate specific clinical requirements is a standard approach in medical device engineering, representing a finite set of predictable modifications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857263's foundational teachings of personalized atrial fibrillation ablation, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed modifications represent predictable extensions of known medical device personalization techniques, applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to specialized clinical environments, and therefore constitute prior art rendering subsequent similar claims obvious.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,263
TitlePersonalized atrial fibrillation ablation