Synergistic Heart Valve Repair System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The invention integrates a leaflet support with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more powerful system for heart valve repair, enhancing valve performance and patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addresses the limitation of dilation of the annulus of a heart valve, preventing full coaptation of the valve leaflets. However, it lacks the integration of advanced technologies to monitor and adjust valve performance in real-time. The new inventive concept solves this problem by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more effective and personalized heart valve repair system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The synergistic heart valve repair system comprises a leaflet support with a ring-shaped frame integrated with an artificial intelligence module to monitor and adjust the valve's coaptation in real-time. The frame is sensor-enabled, transmitting data to a cloud-based platform for analysis and prediction of valve performance. The system also incorporates a novel, shape-memory alloy material, allowing the frame to adapt to changes in the heart's annulus geometry. Additionally, the system features a blockchain-secured data storage module, storing and sharing patient-specific valve performance data with authorized healthcare providers. The system can be optimized using an IoT-enabled leaflet support to collect and transmit real-time valve performance data to a remote monitoring system, providing predictive analytics for valve failure and recommending personalized repair strategies.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials into the leaflet support, providing a synergistic system that enhances valve performance and patient outcomes. This integration is new and non-obvious compared to the original patent, which only addresses the mechanical aspect of the leaflet support.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the synergistic heart valve repair system could include varying the shape and material of the frame, using different types of sensors and data analytics platforms, or incorporating additional technologies such as robotics or nanotechnology. Variations could also include adapting the system for use in different types of heart valves or cardiovascular conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic heart valve repair system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of cardiac implants and cardiovascular surgery. The system's ability to enhance valve performance and patient outcomes could lead to increased adoption and market share. Additionally, the integration of advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain could attract investment and partnerships from technology companies and healthcare organizations.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/2448 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2466 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0006 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0008 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Cardiovascular medical devices, specifically heart valve repair technologies, requiring advanced knowledge of biomechanical engineering, medical device design, and interventional cardiology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or interventional cardiologist with expertise in medical device design, understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, proficiency in sensor technologies, and familiarity with emerging medical technology integration strategies
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating digital monitoring, adaptive materials, and data management technologies into existing cardiac implant designs represents a predictable extension of current medical device innovation. The source patent's fundamental leaflet support structure provides a clear technological foundation for incorporating advanced sensing and adaptive technologies. A PHOSITA would understand that enhancing mechanical medical devices with intelligent monitoring and adaptive capabilities is a natural progression in medical device development.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,417 |
|---|---|
| Title | Leaflet support |
| Assignee(s) | TRILIO MEDICAL LTD. |