Bifurcation Stent Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857442_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Bifurcation Stent Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857442_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857442_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. 11,857,442.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original bifurcation stent patent to develop innovative solutions for various industries, including pipe flow management, agricultural irrigation, oil recovery, wastewater treatment, and HVAC system optimization.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on treating bifurcated vessels in medical settings. However, the limitations of this technology became apparent when considering its applicability to other industries. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the bifurcation stent technology to tackle unique challenges in diverse fields, such as fluid flow management, resource optimization, and environmental sustainability.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims describe systems and methods for deploying stent-like devices in various industrial settings to redirect fluid flow, mitigate turbulence, and enhance efficiency. For instance, in pipe flow management, the stent-like device can be deployed to redirect fluid flow and mitigate the effects of turbulence. In agricultural irrigation, the bifurcation stent can be used to optimize water flow to secondary pipes. Similarly, in oil recovery, the stent-like structure can be deployed to redirect fluid flow and increase oil extraction efficiency. In wastewater treatment, the bifurcation stent can be used to redirect flow to secondary treatment units. Lastly, in HVAC system optimization, the stent-like device can be deployed to redirect airflow and reduce turbulence.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the bifurcation stent technology, which are non-obvious and unexpected in light of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, resulting in innovative solutions that were not previously envisioned.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in stent design, material selection, and deployment mechanisms tailored to specific industrial applications. Additionally, the integration of sensors, algorithms, and real-time monitoring systems could further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including pipe flow management, agricultural irrigation, oil recovery, wastewater treatment, and HVAC system optimization. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to optimize resource allocation, reduce waste, and enhance environmental sustainability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/954
A A61 A61B90/39
A A61 A61F2/852
A A61 A61F2/856
A A61 A61F2/958
A A61 A61B2090/3966

Field of Art

Medical device engineering and fluid flow management systems, with expertise in stent deployment, catheter technologies, and multi-branch flow redirection techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering or biomedical background, familiar with medical device design, fluid dynamics, and adaptive deployment strategies for interventional devices

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental principles of the bifurcation stent technology are universally applicable across fluid management systems. The core technical concept of strategically redirecting flow at branch points is directly transferable between medical and industrial contexts. The PTD merely extends the source patent's core mechanical and deployment principles to alternative domains using predictable engineering adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bifurcation vessel stenting method using dual catheters to navigate branch points
PTD Variation
Deploying stent-like devices in pipe networks to redirect fluid flow across industrial applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of using expandable scaffold structures to manage fluid dynamics, with predictable results in flow redirection
Source Patent Element
Guidewire-assisted stent placement in vessel branches
PTD Variation
Sensor-integrated stent deployment with real-time monitoring in industrial pipe systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable extension of existing navigation and placement technologies using standard sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Advancing delivery catheters to specific anatomical branch points
PTD Variation
Positioning stent-like devices at critical junctures in irrigation, oil recovery, and HVAC systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious application of precise positioning techniques from medical interventions to industrial fluid management
Source Patent Element
Detecting resistance during stent deployment to confirm proper positioning
PTD Variation
Using algorithmic monitoring to optimize flow redirection in secondary pipe branches
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of integrating feedback mechanisms to improve device performance across technical domains
Source Patent Element
Expandable scaffold design for supporting vessel walls
PTD Variation
Adaptive stent-like structures for managing fluid flow in diverse industrial environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering adaptation of fundamental structural design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857442's comprehensive disclosure of bifurcation stent deployment methodologies, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the industrial applications disclosed herein to be obvious variations employing standard engineering adaptations. The fundamental technological principles of flow redirection, precise positioning, and adaptive scaffolding are directly transferable across technical domains, rendering the claimed industrial implementations prima facie obvious.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,442
TitleSystem and methods for treating a bifurcation
Assignee(s)Advanced Bifurcation Systems Inc.