Next-Generation Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A paradigm shift in non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, enabling real-time, personalized, and predictive cardiovascular health metrics through advanced sensor arrays and machine learning algorithms.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed connectors for medical equipment, specifically blood pressure cuffs, which have limitations in terms of accuracy, invasiveness, and real-time monitoring capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced sensor arrays and machine learning algorithms to provide real-time, personalized, and predictive cardiovascular health metrics.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation hemodynamic monitoring system comprises a cuff with an integrated sensor array that detects changes in blood vessel diameter, a processing unit that calculates hemodynamic parameters, and a machine learning algorithm that analyzes the detected changes to provide personalized treatment recommendations. The system can be implemented as a wearable device, enabling real-time monitoring and prediction of cardiovascular events. The sensor array can be configured to detect various hemodynamic parameters, including blood pressure, cardiac output, and vascular resistance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of advanced sensor arrays and machine learning algorithms to provide real-time, personalized, and predictive cardiovascular health metrics, which is not anticipated by the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these components to enable a paradigm shift in non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept include using different types of sensors, such as optical or electrical impedance sensors, or integrating the system with other medical devices, such as ECG or ultrasound machines. Variations of the system can be designed for specific applications, such as pediatric or geriatric care, or for use in different environments, such as ambulatory or hospital settings.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation hemodynamic monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular disease prevention and management. The system can be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers, as well as to patients and consumers interested in personalized health monitoring and prevention.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring systems, with expertise in sensor integration, physiological measurement techniques, and medical instrumentation design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, working knowledge of blood pressure measurement technologies, sensor arrays, and signal processing techniques, familiar with medical device miniaturization and diagnostic algorithm development
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced sensor technologies and machine learning algorithms into existing blood pressure monitoring systems represents a predictable technological progression. The fundamental approach of occluding blood flow and measuring physiological responses remains consistent with the source patent, while the proposed variations merely extend the core monitoring concept through known engineering techniques. The machine learning and sensor array additions represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking enhanced diagnostic capabilities.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,295 |
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| Title | Connectors for medical equipment |
| Assignee(s) | WELCH ALLYN, INC. |