Smart Blister Packs for Personalized Medication Management
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation blister pack system integrating advanced technologies such as sensors, RFID tags, and mechanical dispensers to provide personalized medication management and real-time tracking.
Background and Problem Solved
Conventional blister packs lack the ability to adapt to individual patient needs, leading to medication non-adherence and inefficiencies. The original patent's design, although innovative, does not address these limitations. The new inventive concept tackles these issues by introducing customizable blister packs with integrated sensors, dispensers, and tracking capabilities.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a data storage module storing patient-specific medication regimens, a blister pack design module generating unique blister pack designs, and a production module fabricating the customized blister packs. The blister packs feature integrated sensors for monitoring medication levels, RFID tags for tracking adherence, and mechanical dispensers for precise dosing. The system also includes a reader module and data analytics module for detecting and analyzing adherence patterns.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in blister pack technology by integrating advanced technologies, enabling real-time tracking and personalized medication management. The inventive step lies in the combination of these technologies to create a comprehensive system that addresses the limitations of conventional blister packs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include blister packs with different sensor types, such as temperature or humidity sensors, or integration with mobile apps for remote monitoring. Variations may also include modular designs for easy customization or adaptation to different medication types.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Smart Blister Pack system has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of medication management, patient adherence, and personalized medicine. Target markets include pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/035 |
| B | B65 | B65B47/04 |
| B | B65 | B65D75/36 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical packaging and drug delivery systems, with expertise in pharmaceutical packaging design, sensor integration, and medication management technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical degrees, experienced in medical device design, packaging technologies, and electronic sensor integration, familiar with pharmaceutical packaging standards and patient adherence tracking methods
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's proposed blister pack variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's foundational blister pack design. The integration of sensors, tracking technologies, and modular dispensing mechanisms are logical next-generation improvements that leverage existing packaging architectures. These variations solve known challenges in medication management through straightforward technological combinations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in medical packaging design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,493 |
|---|---|
| Title | Blister pack for medicinal products and tool for producing the blister pack |
| Assignee(s) | UHLMANN PAC-SYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG |