Intelligent Head-Up Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857486_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Head-Up Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857486_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857486_0005_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. 11,857,486.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation cardiopulmonary resuscitation system that leverages real-time physiological data, machine learning algorithms, and dynamic head and thorax elevation adjustments to optimize cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures, revolutionizing CPR effectiveness and patient outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods have limited success rates, with most patients never regaining consciousness after cardiac arrest. The original patent, 'Systems and methods for head up cardiopulmonary resuscitation', introduced a novel approach by elevating the head and heart above the lower body. However, this method still relies on manual adjustments and lacks real-time feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to create a more efficient, personalized, and effective CPR system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent head-up CPR system consists of a patient support structure with dynamically adjustable head and thorax elevation angles, a control unit, and a sensor array for monitoring patient physiological responses. The control unit processes the sensor data and adjusts the elevation angles in real-time to optimize cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures. An integrated artificial intelligence module predicts optimal head and thorax elevation angles based on machine learning algorithms and real-time physiological data, ensuring personalized treatment. The system provides real-time visual feedback to the rescuer on optimal elevation angles, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in CPR technology by incorporating real-time physiological data, machine learning algorithms, and dynamic adjustments to optimize treatment. The integration of these advanced technologies enables a more effective, personalized, and efficient CPR system, distinguishing it from the original patent and existing solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable devices for remote patient monitoring, cloud-based data analytics for predictive modeling, or modular designs for easy integration into existing emergency response systems. Variations could also involve different sensor types, AI algorithms, or user interfaces to cater to diverse user needs and preferences.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent head-up CPR system has significant commercial potential in the emergency medical services (EMS) industry, hospitals, and medical device manufacturers. The system's ability to improve patient outcomes, reduce treatment times, and provide real-time feedback could revolutionize the CPR market, with potential applications in military, aerospace, and remote healthcare settings.

CPC Classifications

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A A61 A61H31/004
A A61 A61G13/122
A A61 A61G13/129
A A61 A61G13/1215
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A A61 A61G13/1285
A A61 A61H31/005
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A A61 A61H2201/0192
A A61 A61H2201/1609
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A A61 A61H2201/5097
A A61 A61H2230/208
A A61 A61H2230/255
A A61 A61H2230/305

Field of Art

Emergency medical resuscitation technologies, specifically advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) systems with patient positioning and physiological monitoring techniques. Requires expertise in medical devices, biomechanical engineering, sensor technologies, and machine learning applied to emergency medical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, experience in emergency medical technologies, understanding of physiological monitoring systems, and familiarity with machine learning applications in medical interventions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating real-time physiological monitoring, machine learning, and dynamic positioning into the source patent's head-up CPR method represents a predictable technological evolution. The core innovation of elevation-based CPR is preserved, with added computational intelligence that a skilled practitioner would view as a natural progression of existing medical device design principles. The variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques and readily available technological components.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Method of elevating head and heart during CPR at specific angular ranges
PTD Variation
Dynamic real-time adjustment of elevation angles based on physiological sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of sensor feedback to modify existing positioning technique, representing a known method of adaptive medical device design
Source Patent Element
Static elevation of patient during chest compressions
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms predicting optimal elevation angles
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational intelligence to optimize an existing medical procedure is a standard engineering approach with expected incremental improvements
Source Patent Element
Basic head-up CPR positioning method
PTD Variation
Integrated AI module for personalized treatment and real-time visual feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical device functionality through computational monitoring is a routine design evolution in medical technology
Source Patent Element
Fixed angular elevation ranges for head and thorax
PTD Variation
Dynamically modulated elevation angles based on patient-specific physiological responses
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing adaptive positioning based on individual patient data represents a logical extension of existing positioning techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic CPR support structure
PTD Variation
Modular design with cloud-based analytics and wearable monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating networked and modular design principles is a predictable technological progression in medical device engineering
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857486 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed intelligent CPR system variations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental improvements in physiological monitoring, machine learning integration, and dynamic positioning represent predictable technological extensions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation when viewed in light of the existing head-up CPR methodologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,486
TitleSystems and methods for head up cardiopulmonary resuscitation