Next-Generation Head-Up Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857488_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Head-Up Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857488_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857488_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. 11,857,488.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular, AI-powered, and autonomous cardiopulmonary resuscitation system that dynamically adjusts to an individual's body shape and size, incorporating machine learning algorithms to optimize cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures during prolonged resuscitation efforts.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Systems and methods for head up cardiopulmonary resuscitation', addressed the limitations of traditional closed-chest CPR methods, which are not very efficient. However, the original invention had limitations in terms of adjustability, real-time monitoring, and autonomous operation. The new inventive concept solves these problems by introducing a modular, AI-powered, and autonomous system that can dynamically adjust to an individual's body shape and size, providing real-time optimization of cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation head-up cardiopulmonary resuscitation system consists of a modular, adjustable, and self-sustaining elevation device that incorporates AI-powered sensors to continuously monitor and optimize cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures during prolonged resuscitation efforts. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time physiological data and predict optimal elevation angles and heights for an individual's head and thorax, thereby maximizing cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures during resuscitation. The system can be integrated with wearable, non-invasive, and portable CPR devices, enabling remote, real-time monitoring and optimization of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its modular, AI-powered, and autonomous design, which enables real-time optimization of cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures during prolonged resuscitation efforts. The inventive step is the integration of machine learning algorithms with wearable, non-invasive, and portable CPR devices, allowing for remote, real-time monitoring and optimization of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the elevation device, such as using different materials or shapes to optimize adjustability and comfort. Other variations could include integrating the system with different types of CPR devices, such as manual or automated compression devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation head-up cardiopulmonary resuscitation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of emergency response, critical care, and cardiology. The system's ability to provide real-time optimization of cerebral and coronary perfusion pressures during prolonged resuscitation efforts could revolutionize the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, improving patient outcomes and saving lives.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H31/007
A A61 A61G13/122
A A61 A61G13/129
A A61 A61G13/1215
A A61 A61G13/1225
A A61 A61G13/1255
A A61 A61G13/1285
A A61 A61H31/004
A A61 A61H31/005
A A61 A61H31/006
A A61 A61H31/008
A A61 A61H2031/001
A A61 A61H2201/0103
A A61 A61H2201/0192
A A61 A61H2201/1619
A A61 A61H2201/1623
A A61 A61H2201/1676
A A61 A61H2201/5007
A A61 A61H2201/5097
A A61 A61H2230/208
A A61 A61H2230/305

Field of Art

Medical Emergency Response Technologies, specifically cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) systems and patient positioning devices, involving biomechanical engineering, medical device design, and emergency medical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in emergency medical technologies, advanced understanding of human anatomy, experience with patient positioning systems, and knowledge of sensor and machine learning integration in medical devices

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating machine learning and AI-powered sensors into the existing head-up CPR elevation device represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's fundamental design of patient positioning for improved resuscitation provides a clear technical foundation for incorporating advanced monitoring and adaptive technologies. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques and readily available sensor and machine learning technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Elevation device with adjustable upper support for positioning patient's head and thorax
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered sensors to dynamically adjust elevation based on real-time physiological data
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known sensor technologies to enhance existing positioning mechanism, representing a standard design optimization approach
Source Patent Element
Static positioning method for CPR
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms to predict and optimize elevation angles
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying computational analysis to medical device performance, representing a logical extension of existing positioning technologies
Source Patent Element
Manual CPR positioning device
PTD Variation
Creating a modular, autonomous system with remote monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of existing medical device design principles with emerging IoT and telemedicine technologies
Source Patent Element
Fixed thoracic compression support
PTD Variation
Developing a self-adjusting elevation module that adapts to individual body shapes
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation using standard ergonomic engineering principles and adaptive material technologies
Source Patent Element
Manual patient positioning method
PTD Variation
Implementing cloud-based platform for real-time physiological data analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard integration of cloud computing and data analytics into medical device monitoring systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857488 and the disclosed technical variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed AI-powered, modular CPR system with dynamic physiological monitoring to be an obvious extension of existing head-up CPR technologies. The combination of known sensor technologies, machine learning algorithms, and established patient positioning methods renders the claimed innovations prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,488
TitleSystems and methods for head up cardiopulmonary resuscitation