Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Obstructive Sleep Apnea Alleviation System

Publication ID: 24-11857457_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Obstructive Sleep Apnea Alleviation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857457_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857457_0006_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. 11,857,457.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses a comprehensive system for alleviating obstructive sleep apnea, incorporating real-time bio-signal monitoring, smart alarm functionality, and self-cleaning mechanisms to enhance sleep quality and overall user experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a device for alleviating obstructive sleep apnea by pulling a user's tongue outward. However, it had limitations in terms of adjusting to individual sleep patterns, providing real-time feedback, and ensuring device hygiene. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that improve the efficacy and user experience of the device.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced system comprises a base adapted to be fitted on and fixed to a user's head, incorporating a bio-signal sensor to monitor the user's sleep patterns and provide real-time feedback. The system also includes a micro-adjustment mechanism to fine-tune the suction force of a suction member in response to changes in the user's sleep patterns. Additionally, the system features a smart alarm system that wakes the user during a light sleep phase to minimize sleep disruption. Furthermore, the system includes a self-cleaning mechanism to remove bacteria and debris from the suction member and improve overall hygiene.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces the novelty of real-time bio-signal monitoring, smart alarm functionality, and self-cleaning mechanisms, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these advanced features to create a comprehensive system that addresses the limitations of the original device.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the type of bio-signal sensors used, the algorithm employed for real-time feedback, and the design of the self-cleaning mechanism. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different sleeping positions or for users with varying levels of sleep apnea severity.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced obstructive sleep apnea alleviation system has significant commercial potential in the sleep technology and healthcare industries. The system's ability to provide real-time feedback, adjust to individual sleep patterns, and ensure device hygiene makes it an attractive solution for users seeking to improve their sleep quality. The market for sleep apnea devices is growing rapidly, and the present inventive concept is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F5/566
A A61 A61M1/73
A A61 A61M1/86
A A61 A61M1/87
A A61 A61M16/0683
A A61 A61M39/24
A A61 A61M2205/42
A A61 A61M2209/088
A A61 A61M2210/0643

Field of Art

Medical device engineering focused on sleep apnea treatment technologies, involving biomechanical design, sensor integration, and patient-adaptive medical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in sleep disorder technologies, familiar with adaptive medical device design, sensor integration, and patient monitoring systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable extensions of the source patent's core sleep apnea intervention mechanism by incorporating standard medical monitoring and adaptive technologies. The additional features like bio-signal sensing and micro-adjustment represent incremental improvements using known techniques in medical device design. These variations would be considered obvious combinations of existing technological approaches to enhance sleep apnea treatment functionality.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base device for head-mounted sleep apnea intervention with adjustable positioning mechanism
PTD Variation
Integration of bio-signal sensor to monitor sleep patterns and dynamically adjust device intervention
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding real-time physiological monitoring is a predictable enhancement in medical device design, representing a known technique for improving patient-specific treatment
Source Patent Element
Mechanical adjustment element for tongue positioning
PTD Variation
Micro-adjustment mechanism to fine-tune suction force based on detected sleep patterns
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control mechanisms are standard design approaches in medical technologies, representing an obvious optimization of the original device's functionality
Source Patent Element
Head-mounted device for sleep apnea intervention
PTD Variation
Self-cleaning mechanism to remove bacteria and improve device hygiene
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating hygiene features is a predictable design improvement in medical devices, addressing known concerns about medical equipment contamination
Source Patent Element
Fixed positioning device for sleep apnea treatment
PTD Variation
Smart alarm system to minimize sleep disruption by detecting optimal wake periods
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sleep phase monitoring with user awakening represents a known technique in sleep technology, applying standard signal processing approaches
Source Patent Element
Mechanical tongue positioning mechanism
PTD Variation
Alternative embodiments with variable sensor types and adaptive algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring design variations using known sensor technologies represents an obvious design approach for medical device optimization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857457, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in sleep apnea intervention technologies would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The incremental enhancements represent predictable combinations of known medical device design techniques, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,457
TitleDevice for alleviating obstructive sleep apnea
Assignee(s)GOOD NEWS MEDICAL CO., LTD.