Advanced Gastric Sizing Systems for Personalized Bariatric Procedures
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to next-generation gastric sizing systems that integrate advanced materials, real-time visualization, and machine learning algorithms to provide personalized bariatric treatment options. These systems enable minimally invasive procedures, dynamic gastric volume adjustment, and optimal gastric volume and shape prediction.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed gastric sizing systems for bariatric surgery, which have limitations in terms of invasiveness, accuracy, and adaptability to individual patient needs. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing cutting-edge technologies that enable more effective, efficient, and personalized bariatric procedures.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced gastric sizing systems comprise a flexible, self-expanding sizing tube with a nanocoated surface for enhanced bioadhesion and bioabsorption, a valve for controlled fluid introduction and suction, and a real-time visualization module for monitoring gastric tissue deformation and remodeling. The system can dynamically adjust gastric volume during the procedure using a smart sizing tube with a shape-memory alloy that responds to changes in gastric pressure. Additionally, the system incorporates a machine learning-based predictive model to identify optimal gastric volume and shape for a patient based on their medical history and genetic profile, ensuring a customizable and precise treatment approach.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces significant advancements over the original patent, including the use of nanocoated surfaces, real-time visualization, machine learning algorithms, and shape-memory alloys. These innovations enable a paradigm shift in bariatric surgery, providing a more personalized, efficient, and minimally invasive treatment option.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials, such as biodegradable or bioabsorbable materials, or the integration of additional sensors or imaging modalities. Variations could also include the development of portable, handheld devices or virtual reality-based simulation environments for pre-procedure planning.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced gastric sizing systems have significant commercial potential in the bariatric surgery market, which is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. The inventive concept could be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and medical device companies, offering a competitive advantage in terms of procedure efficiency, patient outcomes, and cost savings.
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 surgical instrumentation, involving advanced medical device design, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and biomedical engineering with expertise in materials science, medical imaging, and surgical intervention technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, experience in surgical instrument development, knowledge of materials engineering, familiarity with minimally invasive surgical techniques, and understanding of machine learning applications in medical device design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's gastric sizing system, utilizing known engineering techniques and emerging medical technologies to enhance the fundamental concept of a sizing tube for bariatric procedures. The modifications introduce incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize surgical instrumentation through advanced materials, real-time monitoring, and personalized treatment approaches.
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 |