Specialized Pressure Sensing Guidewires for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857345_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Pressure Sensing Guidewires for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857345_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857345_0009_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. 11,857,345.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Adapting pressure sensing guidewires for extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, and extreme temperatures, enabling accurate blood pressure measurement in unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original pressure sensing guidewires, while effective in general medical settings, have limitations in extreme environments. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized guidewires for specific niches, ensuring reliable blood pressure measurement in challenging conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a family of pressure sensing guidewires tailored for distinct operational environments. The guidewires feature weather-resistant coatings, secure data transmission modules, thermally-insulated coatings, and ruggedized housing, enabling accurate blood pressure measurement in extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, disaster relief scenarios, and extreme temperatures. The guidewires incorporate optical pressure sensing blocks with sensing membranes, providing precise pressure measurement.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of pressure sensing guidewires for specific niche environments, providing a unique combination of features that overcome the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the application of specialized materials, coatings, and designs to ensure reliable operation in extreme conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include guidewires with adjustable sensitivity, guidewires integrated with other medical devices, or guidewires using alternative sensing technologies. Variations may include guidewires for specific industries, such as aerospace or maritime, or guidewires for use in animal research.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized pressure sensing guidewires have significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security environments, and extreme sports. The target market includes medical device manufacturers, research institutions, and organizations operating in challenging environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B5/6851
A A61 A61B5/02154
A A61 A61B2562/0233
A A61 A61B2562/0247

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,345
TitlePressure sensing guidewires
Assignee(s)Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.