Synergistic Prosthetic Valve System with Expandable Frame and Integrated Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel prosthetic valve system that combines an expandable frame with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to enhance performance, safety, and patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a prosthetic valve with an expandable frame, but it had limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, data security, and personalized design. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a prosthetic valve with an expandable frame, a sensor module for monitoring physiological parameters, and a blockchain-based data storage module for secure data tracking and analysis. The valve can be designed using AI-assisted imaging, and IoT-enabled sensors can provide real-time monitoring. Additionally, the valve can feature a nanocoating for enhanced biocompatibility, a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) for real-time pressure sensing, and a machine learning algorithm for predicting valve performance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the expandable frame with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Other embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, alternative IoT-enabled sensors, or various blockchain-based data storage modules. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different medical procedures or applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic prosthetic valve system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular disease treatment and personalized medicine. The system's enhanced performance, safety, and patient outcomes could lead to increased adoption and market share.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/2418 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/24 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2433 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2439 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2463 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/246 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2436 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2466 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9511 |
| A | A61 | A61F2210/0014 |
| A | A61 | A61F2210/0076 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/005 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0016 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0025 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0033 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0058 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0075 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0054 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0067 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0069 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0039 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0069 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,412 |
|---|---|
| Title | Prosthetic valve with expandable frame and associated systems and methods |
| Assignee(s) | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION |