Adaptive Bifurcation Treatment System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The Adaptive Bifurcation Treatment System is a next-generation stenting technology that leverages advanced materials, sensors, and robotics to provide personalized, real-time treatment of bifurcated vessels. This system addresses the limitations of current stenting methods, offering improved efficacy, reduced complications, and enhanced patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for treating bifurcated vessels using stents has several limitations, including the need for precise vessel measurement, manual stent deployment, and limited adaptability to varying vessel geometries. The Adaptive Bifurcation Treatment System solves these problems by integrating advanced sensors, adaptive geometry, and robotic assistance to provide a more accurate, efficient, and effective treatment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a stent with adaptive geometry that changes shape in response to varying vessel diameters and branch angles. The stent is delivered through a catheter with a built-in sensor that detects and responds to vessel anatomy in real-time. Additionally, the system includes a self-healing material that seals gaps and defects in the vessel wall, and a therapeutic agent that promotes tissue regeneration. The stent's nanoscale surface topography enhances endothelialization and reduces restenosis, while the micro-robotic system navigates the vessel and performs precision stent deployment. The integrated sensor array monitors vessel hemodynamics and detects early signs of restenosis, providing personalized treatment recommendations to clinicians through a cloud-based analytics platform.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The Adaptive Bifurcation Treatment System introduces several novel features, including the adaptive geometry stent, real-time sensor feedback, self-healing materials, nanoscale surface topography, and micro-robotic deployment. These advancements provide a significant inventive step over the original patent, enabling more effective and personalized treatment of bifurcated vessels.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Adaptive Bifurcation Treatment System could include variations in stent design, sensor technology, and robotic navigation. For example, the stent could be designed with different materials or geometries to accommodate specific vessel types or patient needs. The sensor technology could be adapted for use in other medical applications, such as monitoring cardiac rhythm or detecting blood glucose levels. The robotic navigation system could be integrated with other medical devices, such as catheters or guidewires, to enhance precision and control.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Adaptive Bifurcation Treatment System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular and neurovascular treatment. The system's advanced features and improved efficacy could attract a large market share, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions worldwide.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/954 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/852 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/856 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/958 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3966 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Interventional Cardiology and Medical Device Engineering, focusing on stent design, catheter delivery systems, and treatment of vascular bifurcations. Requires advanced knowledge of materials science, medical imaging, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or interventional cardiologist with advanced degree, 5-10 years of experience in medical device design, familiar with current stenting technologies, material science, and vascular anatomy. Capable of understanding complex device interactions and incremental technological improvements.
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's adaptive stent system represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's bifurcation treatment method. The core innovations involve applying known sensor, material, and robotic technologies to enhance existing stent deployment techniques. These variations represent logical combinations of existing medical device design principles that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve bifurcation vessel treatment.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,442 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and methods for treating a bifurcation |
| Assignee(s) | Advanced Bifurcation Systems Inc. |