Adaptive Peritoneal Dialysis Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857494_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Peritoneal Dialysis Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857494_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857494_0004_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. 11,857,494.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept relates to peritoneal dialysis systems adapted for specific, high-demand environments, including high-security facilities, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote areas, and high-altitude environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a peritoneal dialysis system for general use, but it lacked specific features to address the unique challenges of specialized environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing tailored solutions for these niche markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises peritoneal dialysis systems with customized components and features to cater to specific environmental demands. For high-security facilities, the system includes tamper-evident transport cases and biometric authentication for authorized personnel access. For disaster relief, the system features ruggedized transport cases with solar-powered battery backup and integrated water purification modules. For extreme weather conditions, the system incorporates weather-resistant transport cases with thermal insulation and wind-resistant anchoring systems. For remote areas, the system includes transport cases with satellite communication modules and autonomous power generation and storage. For high-altitude environments, the system comprises transport cases with altitude-compensating pressure regulation and supplemental oxygen supply modules.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that distinguish the inventive concept from the original patent. Specifically, the incorporation of specialized components and features tailored to specific environments constitutes the inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modular designs allowing for customization, integration with existing infrastructure, or the use of alternative energy sources. Variations could also include different materials or manufacturing processes to enhance durability or reduce costs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of disaster relief, remote medical services, and specialized healthcare facilities. The market for adaptive peritoneal dialysis systems is expected to grow as the need for specialized medical solutions increases.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J1/16
A A61 A61M1/28
A A61 A61M2209/06

Field of Art

Medical Device Engineering, specifically Peritoneal Dialysis Systems and Portable Medical Equipment Design, involving expertise in mechanical engineering, medical device integration, environmental adaptation, and transport case technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years professional experience, familiar with medical equipment design standards, portable medical system requirements, and adaptable engineering solutions for specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's peritoneal dialysis system with transportable infrastructure inherently suggests adaptability to different operational contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extensions that address known environmental challenges through modular design principles already implied in the original patent's transport case and organization system concepts. These specialized adaptations represent logical problem-solving approaches using standard engineering techniques for medical device customization.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Transport case with rollers for mobility
PTD Variation
Transport case with satellite communication and autonomous power generation
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to extend mobility features with communication and power capabilities as a predictable solution for remote environment deployment, using known telecommunications and power management technologies
Source Patent Element
Peritoneal dialysis functional elements like solution and drainage bags
PTD Variation
Integrated water purification module in transport case
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding water purification represents a known technique for ensuring medical equipment functionality in challenging environments, using standard filtration and sterilization technologies
Source Patent Element
Foldable organization system supporting dialysis machine
PTD Variation
Biometric authentication and tamper-evident design for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing access control and security features is a predictable design choice for medical equipment, utilizing standard authentication and anti-tampering technologies
Source Patent Element
Transport case designed to receive and support dialysis machine
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant transport case with thermal insulation and wind-resistant anchoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing transport case durability through environmental protection represents a standard engineering approach to improving equipment reliability in challenging conditions
Source Patent Element
Peritoneal dialysis system with modular functional elements
PTD Variation
High-altitude system with pressure regulation and supplemental oxygen supply
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical equipment for altitude variations represents a predictable engineering solution using known pressure compensation and supplemental oxygen technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857494's disclosure of a peritoneal dialysis system with transportable infrastructure, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed environmental adaptations obvious through standard engineering modifications, thereby establishing anticipatory prior art that would render subsequent similar claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,494
TitlePeritoneal dialysis system
Assignee(s)Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH