Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Specialized Implantable Medical Device Delivery Systems for High-Security, Disaster Relief, and Extreme Weather Conditions

Publication ID: 24-11857404_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Implantable Medical Device Delivery Systems for High-Security, Disaster Relief, and Extreme Weather Conditions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857404_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857404_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. 11,857,404.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts implantable medical device delivery systems for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, enhancing security, accessibility, and performance in high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices. However, these systems lacked specialized features to address the unique challenges of high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced security measures, adaptability to extreme environments, and enhanced tracking capabilities.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of specialized delivery systems, including tamper-evident sheaths, portable storage devices, weather-resistant sheaths, and kits specifically designed for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions. These systems incorporate advanced features such as biometric sensors, temperature sensors, and communication systems to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient delivery of implantable medical devices in these environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as tamper-evident sheaths, portable storage devices, and weather-resistant sheaths, which provide an inventive step over the original patent by addressing the specific challenges of high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include customizable storage devices, modular delivery systems, and integrated tracking systems. These variations would further expand the scope of the inventive concept and provide additional solutions for specific market needs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather environments. Target markets include government agencies, disaster relief organizations, and medical device manufacturers seeking to expand their product offerings to address these specific needs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/0095
A A61 A61B50/30
A A61 A61F2/2412
A A61 A61F2/2436
A A61 A61F2/24
A A61 A61F2/46
A A61 A61F2/9526
A A61 A61L2300/404

Field of Art

Medical device delivery systems, specifically implantable device technologies with a focus on storage, transportation, and deployment mechanisms for medical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, familiarity with implantable device technologies, understanding of material science, and knowledge of medical device packaging and delivery systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core delivery system design by adapting known engineering techniques to specific environmental contexts. The modifications introduce incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches such as adding sensors, modifying material properties, and integrating tracking technologies. These variations represent logical extensions of the existing medical device delivery system framework disclosed in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sheath with lumen containing an elongate member and tip for medical device delivery
PTD Variation
Adding biometric sensor to tip for personnel verification in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating authentication sensors into medical device delivery systems is a known technique for enhancing security, representing a predictable design modification within the field
Source Patent Element
Storage device with circumferential wall and passageway
PTD Variation
Incorporating weather-resistant materials and temperature monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical device storage systems for extreme environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach using known material science techniques
Source Patent Element
Implantable medical device delivery system
PTD Variation
Adding integrated communication and tracking systems for remote monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing tracking technologies in medical device delivery systems is a predictable solution for improving device management and patient safety
Source Patent Element
Elongate member with notch and gripping mechanism
PTD Variation
Creating modular delivery systems adaptable to disaster relief environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing flexible, modular medical device delivery systems represents a logical design evolution using known mechanical engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Medical device storage and delivery system
PTD Variation
Developing specialized kits with tamper-evident features for high-security contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing device security through packaging modifications is a routine engineering approach with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857404, the published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in medical device delivery systems would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The disclosed modifications represent predictable engineering solutions using known techniques to adapt standard medical device delivery technologies for specialized environmental contexts, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological approaches unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,404
TitleStorage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods
Assignee(s)Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Muffin Incorporated