Specialized Pressure Injury Prevention Systems for Niche Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
Adapting pressure injury prevention sensors and decision support tools for high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, remote resource-constrained environments, and patients with compromised immune systems.
Background and Problem Solved
The original pressure injury prevention system, while effective in general healthcare settings, has limitations in addressing the unique challenges of specialized environments. For instance, high-security facilities require secure data transmission and authorized personnel alerts, while disaster relief scenarios demand portable and battery-powered solutions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations tailored to these niche markets.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept encompasses four specialized systems: 1) a secure sensor network for high-security facilities, featuring encrypted data transmission and authorized personnel alerts; 2) a portable, battery-powered pressure injury prevention sensor for disaster relief scenarios; 3) a weather-resistant pressure injury prevention sensor and waterproof notification device for extreme weather conditions; and 4) a low-power, satellite-connected sensor network for remote, resource-constrained environments. Additionally, an immunocompromised patient-specific algorithm is introduced for patients with compromised immune systems. These specialized systems integrate with the decision support tool to provide targeted guidance on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations to the original pressure injury prevention system, specifically designed for high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, remote resource-constrained environments, and patients with compromised immune systems. These adaptations provide a non-obvious and innovative solution to the unique challenges of these niche markets.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different encryption protocols for secure data transmission, incorporating additional sensors for enhanced patient monitoring, or developing specialized algorithms for specific patient populations. Variations of the system could be designed for use in other niche environments, such as military field hospitals or search and rescue operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized pressure injury prevention systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and national security. Target markets include high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and healthcare providers operating in remote or resource-constrained environments. The immunocompromised patient-specific algorithm could also be marketed as a standalone solution for healthcare providers treating patients with compromised immune systems.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61G7/05769 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/1116 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/447 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6892 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0247 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/046 |
| A | A61 | A61G2203/44 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical monitoring systems, patient care technology, sensor networks for healthcare, with expertise in biomedical engineering, signal processing, and patient risk assessment technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, experience in sensor design, data analysis, and healthcare technology adaptation, familiar with medical monitoring standards and patient safety protocols
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental pressure injury prevention system provides a flexible technological framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by applying standard engineering design techniques. The core sensing and decision support technologies are fundamentally transferable across different use contexts with predictable modifications. The variations represent logical extensions of the original patent's core technological principles using well-established engineering adaptation strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,477 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pressure injury prevention sensor and decision support tool |
| Assignee(s) | CERNER INNOVATION, INC. |