Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptable Stent Technology for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857440_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Stent Technology for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857440_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857440_0007_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

Expanding the applications of integrated Z and braided stent technology to address complex challenges in agricultural irrigation, wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, and artificial reef creation.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Integrated Z and Wallstent,' revolutionized stent technology for the venous system. However, its limitations were confined to a specific medical application. This new inventive concept tackles the problem of restricted applicability by exploring the technology's potential in entirely new industries and use cases.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The integrated Z and braided stent technology is adapted for use in various industries, leveraging its unique properties to address specific challenges. In agricultural irrigation, the stent provides structural support and regulates water flow. In wastewater treatment, it enhances filtration efficiency and allows for adjustable flow rates. For water quality monitoring, the stent provides mechanical stability and facilitates electrical signal transmission. Finally, in artificial reef creation, it provides structural support and allows for marine life attachment. Each application takes advantage of the stent's adaptability, demonstrating its versatility and value.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in stent technology by applying the core concept to novel industries and use cases, thereby providing a non-obvious and innovative solution to previously unaddressed problems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modifying the stent's material composition, adjusting its dimensions, or integrating additional components to further enhance its functionality in each target industry. Variations could also involve using the stent in conjunction with other technologies to create hybrid solutions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable stent technology has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agricultural irrigation, wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, and artificial reef creation. The target market includes companies, governments, and organizations operating in these sectors, seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges.

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

Medical Device Engineering, specifically stent design and biomedical applications, encompassing vascular interventional technologies with expertise in material science, mechanical engineering, and medical device fabrication

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in stent design, familiar with material properties, manufacturing techniques, and cross-industry technology adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental structural characteristics of the Z and braided stent combination are readily transferable across different technical domains. The core mechanical principles of structural support, flow regulation, and adaptable geometry demonstrated in the source patent provide a clear technological foundation for exploring alternative applications. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of known stent technology principles by applying established design concepts to novel industrial contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Z stent cylinder with braided stent configuration providing structural support and flow control
PTD Variation
Agricultural irrigation system using integrated stent for water flow regulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known stent mechanical properties to fluid management, representing a standard design transfer technique
Source Patent Element
Braided stent's electrical signal transmission capabilities
PTD Variation
Water quality monitoring sensor integrating Z and braided stent components
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting medical sensor technologies to environmental monitoring applications
Source Patent Element
Stent's ability to provide structural integrity and regulate flow
PTD Variation
Wastewater treatment device using integrated stent for filtration and flow control
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design adaptation leveraging established stent mechanical characteristics in a predictable filtration context
Source Patent Element
Braided stent configuration allowing material interaction
PTD Variation
Artificial reef creation using stent as marine life attachment structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of stent's structural properties to marine environmental engineering
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857440's disclosure of integrated Z and braided stent technology, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations in agricultural, environmental, and marine applications to be obvious modifications of the foundational stent design, thereby rendering potential future claims in these domains anticipated and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,440
TitleIntegrated Z and Wallstent