AI-Integrated Gastric Sizing Systems for Enhanced Bariatric Surgery
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel gastric sizing system integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to provide real-time monitoring, personalized stomach sizing, and secure data management for improved bariatric surgery outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's gastric sizing systems, while effective, have limitations in terms of accuracy, patient data security, and adaptability to individual patient needs. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to create a more comprehensive and effective system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The AI-integrated gastric sizing system comprises a flexible sizing tube with an integrated AI-powered sensor for real-time monitoring of stomach dimensions. The system also features a blockchain-based data storage system for secure patient data management. Additionally, IoT-enabled sensors track stomach contractions and relaxation patterns, and machine learning algorithms predict optimal stomach size. A novel material-based sizing tube with enhanced biocompatibility and a nanoscale sensor array for detecting changes in stomach pH levels further enhances the system's performance. The system can be integrated with a telemedicine platform for remote monitoring and real-time video consultations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials into gastric sizing systems, providing a novel and non-obvious solution that significantly improves the accuracy, security, and adaptability of bariatric surgery procedures.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different AI algorithms, incorporating additional sensors or data sources, or developing customized sizing tubes for specific patient populations. Variations of the system could also be designed for use in other medical procedures or applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The AI-integrated gastric sizing system has significant commercial potential in the bariatric surgery market, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions. The system's ability to provide accurate, personalized, and secure stomach sizing solutions could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced complications, and increased market share for manufacturers and healthcare providers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/07207 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00818 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/306 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/320052 |
| A | A61 | A61J15/0003 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/007 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically bariatric surgery instrumentation and minimally invasive surgical technologies with expertise in medical sensor integration, data management systems, and surgical intervention techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degrees in medical device design, proficient in sensor technologies, data analytics, materials science, and surgical procedure optimization, with working knowledge of medical informatics and regulatory compliance
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing medical device architectures represents a predictable evolution of surgical instrumentation. The core gastric sizing functionality remains consistent with the source patent, while the proposed technological enhancements represent incremental improvements using well-established engineering techniques. The proposed variations demonstrate standard technological convergence by applying known digital transformation strategies to an established medical device framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,445 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gastric sizing systems including instruments for use in bariatric surgery |
| Assignee(s) | Boehringer Laboratories LLC |