Synergistic Hemorrhage Control System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative system integrating a stent graft device with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to revolutionize hemorrhage control, providing real-time feedback, predictive insights, and enhanced hemocompatibility.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the pressing issue of catastrophic bleeding from large and medium-sized vessels. However, it had limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, data analysis, and secure transmission. The new inventive concept overcomes these limitations by synergistically combining the stent graft device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to provide a more effective and efficient hemorrhage control system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Hemorrhage Control System comprises a stent graft device configured for deployment in a blood vessel, integrated with an artificial intelligence module that analyzes blood flow data and provides real-time feedback for optimizing hemorrhage control. The system also incorporates an IoT network that transmits real-time data to a remote monitoring station, enabling healthcare providers to respond promptly. Additionally, the system utilizes a blockchain-based data management system to securely store and transmit data related to the bleeding, the stent graft device, and the treatment. Furthermore, the system features a nanomaterial-based coating applied to the stent graft device, enhancing its hemocompatibility and reducing the risk of thrombosis. A wearable device integrated with the stent graft device tracks vital signs and provides real-time feedback to healthcare providers, while a cloud-based data analytics platform analyzes the vital signs data and provides insights for optimizing hemorrhage control.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a synergistic combination of the stent graft device with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these distinct technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution for hemorrhage control, offering real-time feedback, predictive insights, and enhanced hemocompatibility.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Hemorrhage Control System could include variations in the type of AI algorithm used, the specific IoT network architecture, or the nanomaterial composition. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different types of blood vessels or for treating various types of bleeding injuries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Hemorrhage Control System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of trauma care, cardiovascular surgery, and emergency medicine. The system's ability to provide real-time feedback, predictive insights, and enhanced hemocompatibility makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and emergency response teams.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/958 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02042 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6862 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12036 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12045 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12109 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12118 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12136 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/07 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/024 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02055 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/02158 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14539 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14542 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6853 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00017 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00022 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/9522 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/061 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/077 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9528 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0067 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0069 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/001 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0002 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0003 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0024 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0039 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0059 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0069 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0096 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, specifically endovascular medical devices for hemorrhage control, involving interventional radiology, medical device design, sensor technologies, and advanced medical monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or interventional medical device specialist with advanced degrees, expertise in vascular intervention techniques, familiarity with sensor integration, data analytics, and emerging medical technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing stent graft designs represents a predictable evolution of medical device innovation. The core stent graft technology remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent, while the added technologies provide incremental improvements in monitoring, data management, and treatment optimization. These technological integrations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing medical device functionality and patient outcomes.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,443 |
|---|---|
| Title | Automated retrievable hemorrhage control system |
| Assignee(s) | Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska |