Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment Systems with Advanced Energy Harvesting and AI-Driven Pacing

Publication ID: 24-11857380_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment Systems with Advanced Energy Harvesting and AI-Driven Pacing,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857380_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857380_0005_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. 11,857,380.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Next-generation cardiac arrhythmia treatment systems integrating bio-harvested energy sources, neural networks, swarm intelligence algorithms, and real-time feedback loops to revolutionize cardiac pacing and resynchronization therapy.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addresses the need for improved cardiac arrhythmia treatment devices and delivery methods. However, these systems rely on traditional energy sources and lack advanced analytics and real-time optimization capabilities. The new inventive concept solves these limitations by introducing cutting-edge technologies to create more efficient, effective, and patient-centric treatment solutions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a family of cardiac arrhythmia treatment systems that integrate advanced energy harvesting, artificial intelligence, and real-time feedback loops. The systems include leadless pacemakers powered by bio-harvested energy sources, neural network-driven cardiac resynchronization therapy, and pulse generators implanted in the rib cage with sensors to monitor cardiac activity. These systems leverage swarm intelligence algorithms and cloud-based databases to optimize pacing protocols and store patient data. The real-time feedback loops enable continuous adjustment of pacing parameters based on patient response.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of bio-harvested energy sources, neural networks, swarm intelligence algorithms, and real-time feedback loops, which are not obvious from the original patent. These advancements enable more efficient, effective, and patient-centric cardiac arrhythmia treatment solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include implantable cardioverter defibrillators with rechargeable batteries, subcutaneously implantable pacemakers with advanced sensors, or external pacemakers with wearable energy harvesting devices. Variations may involve different AI algorithms, energy harvesting technologies, or communication protocols with remote monitoring systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the cardiac arrhythmia treatment market, which is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. The technology can be targeted towards medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and clinics, as well as patients seeking more advanced and effective treatment options.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B90/39
A A61 A61B90/02
A A61 A61N1/0504
A A61 A61N1/0563
A A61 A61N1/0587
A A61 A61N1/362
A A61 A61N1/3621
A A61 A61N1/36521
A A61 A61N1/36542
A A61 A61N1/36557
A A61 A61N1/3787
A A61 A61N1/37217
A A61 A61N1/37264
A A61 A61N1/3956
A A61 A61B2090/3966
A A61 A61B2090/3983
A A61 A61N1/059
A A61 A61N1/3752

Field of Art

Medical Device Technology - Cardiac Rhythm Management, focusing on implantable pacemakers, defibrillators, and therapeutic electrical pulse delivery systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, specialized knowledge in electrical medical devices, understanding of cardiac physiology, neural signal processing, and implantable medical technology design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core cardiac rhythm management framework. The disclosed AI-driven pacing, bio-energy harvesting, and adaptive feedback mechanisms are logical progressions of existing pacemaker technologies. These innovations represent incremental improvements using known techniques in neural networks, energy harvesting, and real-time monitoring that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner in cardiac medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Lead insertion method for cardiac therapy into intercostal space
PTD Variation
Leadless pacemaker implanted directly within heart chamber with bio-harvested energy source
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable miniaturization and energy optimization technique, representing a known design evolution in implantable medical devices
Source Patent Element
Pulse generator for generating therapeutic electrical pulses
PTD Variation
Neural network-driven pulse generator with real-time feedback loops and adaptive pacing protocols
Obviousness Reasoning
Application of machine learning to existing pulse generation technology, representing a standard approach to improving medical device performance
Source Patent Element
Cardiac therapy lead with electrode for transmitting electrical pulses
PTD Variation
Pulse generator implanted in rib cage with advanced sensor network for continuous cardiac activity monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing lead and pulse generation technologies, utilizing known sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Pacemaker for controlling abnormal heart rhythms
PTD Variation
Swarm intelligence algorithm for optimizing pacing protocols using cloud-based patient data analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established computational intelligence techniques to existing cardiac rhythm management paradigms
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857380 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed cardiac arrhythmia treatment system variations obvious and lacking non-obvious inventive merit. The incremental technological improvements represent predictable applications of known techniques in neural networks, energy harvesting, and adaptive medical device design, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,380
TitleCardiac arrhythmia treatment devices and delivery
Assignee(s)AtaCor Medical, Inc.