Intelligent Implantable Medical Device Delivery Systems with Integrated AI, IoT, and Blockchain
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept integrates advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to create a more efficient, accurate, and secure system for delivering implantable medical devices.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent described a delivery system for implantable medical devices, but it lacked the capabilities to provide real-time guidance, track device deployment, and monitor device performance. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new system comprises a storage device with a circumferential wall, a first opening, and a second opening; a loading device with a mechanism for orienting the implantable medical device; and a blockchain-based tracking module for monitoring device deployment. Additionally, the system integrates an AI-powered navigation module for real-time guidance, IoT-enabled sensors for monitoring device performance, and a machine learning module for analyzing device performance data and providing recommendations for improved deployment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, which provide a synergistic combination of features that enhance the delivery system's accuracy, efficiency, and security. This integration is non-obvious and represents a significant advancement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different AI algorithms, varying IoT sensor configurations, or incorporating additional blockchain features. Variations may also include integrating the system with other medical devices or using different materials for the storage and loading devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular, neurological, and orthopedic treatments. The system's advanced features and integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies position it for widespread adoption and market growth.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical Device Delivery Systems, specifically implantable device technologies involving mechanical delivery mechanisms, sensor integration, and tracking systems for medical interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, familiarity with mechanical delivery systems, knowledge of emerging digital health technologies, and understanding of implantable medical device deployment techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital tracking, AI guidance, and blockchain monitoring into existing medical device delivery systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The core mechanical delivery mechanism remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent, while digital enhancements provide incremental improvements in tracking, deployment accuracy, and performance monitoring. These technological integrations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,404 |
|---|---|
| Title | Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods |
| Assignee(s) | Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Muffin Incorporated |