Adaptable Implantable Medical Device Delivery Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857404_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Implantable Medical Device Delivery Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857404_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857404_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. 11,857,404.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept relates to adaptable implantable medical device delivery systems designed for specific, niche markets or operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, or areas with limited medical infrastructure.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent discloses storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices. However, these systems may not be suitable for specialized environments, where unique challenges and constraints exist. The inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing adaptable delivery systems that cater to specific needs, ensuring safe and effective deployment of implantable medical devices in diverse scenarios.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of adaptable delivery systems, including tamper-evident sheaths for high-security environments, portable delivery systems for disaster relief, specialized kits for treating chronic venous insufficiency in extreme weather conditions, secure storage devices for implantable medical devices, and simplified delivery systems for areas with limited medical infrastructure. These systems incorporate features such as biometric authentication mechanisms, specialized materials for low-temperature environments, and remote technical support to ensure successful deployment in challenging situations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to specific, niche markets or operational environments, which is not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step is the integration of specialized components and features that enable safe and effective deployment of implantable medical devices in diverse scenarios, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, or areas with limited medical infrastructure.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include customizable delivery systems for specific medical procedures, modular components for easy assembly and disassembly, or advanced sensors for real-time monitoring of implantable medical devices. Variations may also include adaptable delivery systems for other medical devices, such as stents or pacemakers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, medical devices, and disaster relief. The adaptable delivery systems can be marketed to hospitals, medical research institutions, and government agencies, as well as to companies operating in extreme environments, such as oil rigs or remote research stations.

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 interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, and medical device engineering. Requires advanced understanding of mechanical design, biomaterials, and clinical deployment techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device design specialist with expertise in mechanical design, knowledge of implantable device deployment mechanisms, understanding of clinical requirements, and ability to adapt existing technologies to specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental delivery system architecture provides a flexible framework for adapting to specialized medical deployment scenarios. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing medical device delivery technology by incorporating contextual modifications like security mechanisms, environmental adaptations, and infrastructure-specific design considerations. These adaptations would be considered routine engineering modifications within the standard problem-solving approach of medical device design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sheath with defined lumen for medical device delivery
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident sheath with integrated biometric authentication mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security features to existing medical device delivery systems is a known technique for protecting sensitive medical technologies, representing a predictable design enhancement
Source Patent Element
Elongate member with configurable tip for device positioning
PTD Variation
Modular delivery system components for easy assembly/disassembly in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing adaptable medical device delivery systems with simplified configuration is a standard engineering approach for improving deployment flexibility in challenging environments
Source Patent Element
Implantable valve for chronic venous insufficiency treatment
PTD Variation
Specialized valve adapted for extreme weather/low-temperature clinical environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and design modifications to ensure device performance across environmental conditions represent standard engineering problem-solving within medical device development
Source Patent Element
Storage device with organizational features for medical devices
PTD Variation
Secure storage system with integrated locking mechanism for controlled device access
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding access control mechanisms to medical device storage represents a predictable security enhancement using known technological techniques
Source Patent Element
Medical device delivery system with positioning mechanisms
PTD Variation
Remote technical support integration for simplified deployment in limited infrastructure environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating remote guidance technologies into medical device delivery systems is a foreseeable technological progression addressing deployment challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857404, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in medical device delivery systems represent obvious modifications to existing technologies, rendering subsequent claims involving similar contextual adaptations anticipated and unpatentable. The disclosed variations constitute routine engineering solutions that would be immediately apparent to a person having ordinary skill in medical device design and deployment technologies.

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