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Adaptive Stent Structures for Multifaceted Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857440_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Stent Structures for Multifaceted Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857440_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857440_0002_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. 11,857,440.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the Integrated Z and Wallstent to develop innovative solutions for various industries, including agriculture, sports, construction, and environmental monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on stents for the venous system, particularly for use near the iliac-caval junction. However, the limitations of the original design restricted its applicability to other fields. This new inventive concept addresses the need for adaptable stent structures that can be applied to diverse industries and problems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The integrated Z stent and Wallstent structure is adapted for insertion into various environments, such as soil, wearable devices, pipes, or water bodies. The Z stent cylinder is designed to expand and contract in response to changes in its surroundings, while the Wallstent provides additional structural support and stability. This innovative design enables the system to sense and respond to various parameters, including soil moisture levels, athlete movement, water pressure, and water quality.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce an entirely new category of applications, diverging from the original patent's focus on venous stenting. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address distinct problems in diverse industries, showcasing the versatility and potential of the integrated Z stent and Wallstent structure.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifying the Z stent cylinder's material or geometry to optimize its responsiveness to specific environmental changes. Variations could also involve integrating additional sensors or components to enhance the system's functionality and data transmission capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has far-reaching commercial potential, targeting industries such as precision agriculture, wearable technology, construction, and environmental monitoring. The adaptability of the integrated Z stent and Wallstent structure enables it to address a wide range of problems, positioning it for significant market impact and growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/90
A A61 A61F2/82
A A61 A61F2/848
A A61 A61F2/86
A A61 A61F2230/0028
A A61 A61F2230/0069
A A61 A61F2250/001

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, specifically medical device design for implantable stent structures with a focus on adaptive mechanical systems for sensing and monitoring applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in stent technologies, materials science, and sensor integration, possessing knowledge of mechanical deformation, material properties, and cross-industry technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental mechanical principles of the Z stent and Wallstent structure are readily adaptable to alternative sensing and monitoring applications. The core technology's ability to expand, contract, and provide structural support naturally lends itself to environmental monitoring and sensing scenarios. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original stent design by applying known engineering principles of mechanical responsiveness and structural integration.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Z stent cylinder with expandable wire configuration capable of dimensional changes
PTD Variation
Adapting the Z stent cylinder to sense soil moisture, athlete movement, and water pressure by modifying material properties
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the inherent mechanical flexibility of the Z stent structure makes it trivial to modify for sensing environmental parameters through material selection and geometric design
Source Patent Element
Braided stent providing exterior structural support and constraining expansion
PTD Variation
Using the Wallstent as a mechanical support structure for data transmission and system stability in non-medical applications
Obviousness Reasoning
The Wallstent's fundamental mechanical properties of providing structural integrity are universally applicable across different technical domains, representing a known technique for system stabilization
Source Patent Element
Integrated stent system with overlapping cylindrical structures
PTD Variation
Deploying the integrated stent structure in pipes, soil, and wearable devices with modified geometric configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would understand that the fundamental design principles of the stent system are transferable across different insertion environments through predictable geometric modifications
Source Patent Element
Wire-based expandable stent with configurable dimensional properties
PTD Variation
Integrating additional sensor components to enhance environmental monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Augmenting the stent structure with sensing elements represents a routine design choice for a skilled practitioner familiar with sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Stent designed for dimensional responsiveness in biological systems
PTD Variation
Adapting the stent for precision agriculture and environmental monitoring applications
Obviousness Reasoning
The inherent mechanical adaptability of the stent structure makes its application to alternative sensing domains an obvious technological extension
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857440, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations in adaptive stent structures for environmental monitoring and sensing applications to be obvious and anticipated, as the fundamental mechanical principles and design configurations represent predictable technological extensions of the original stent technology.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,440
TitleIntegrated Z and Wallstent