Intelligent Peritoneal Dialysis System

Publication ID: 24-11857494_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Peritoneal Dialysis System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857494_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857494_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. 11,857,494.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An advanced peritoneal dialysis system integrating wearable devices, AI-driven decision support, and personalized microbiome analysis for optimized therapy outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original peritoneal dialysis system, while effective, has limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, personalized therapy, and patient convenience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a wearable, implantable, or injectable device for real-time monitoring and adjustment of dialysis parameters, an AI-driven decision support system for personalized therapy optimization, and a modular, 3D-printed design for customized therapy.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a wearable, implantable, or injectable device that continuously monitors dialysis parameters and adjusts them in real-time. An artificial intelligence-driven decision support system analyzes patient-specific data and environmental factors to provide personalized therapy optimization. The system also includes a modular, 3D-printed design with interchangeable components for customized therapy. Additionally, a virtual reality interface is provided for patient education and training. The system is integrated with a personalized microbiome analysis platform, comprising a microbiome sampling module and a machine learning-based algorithm for identifying optimal dialysis strategies based on individual microbiome profiles. Furthermore, a swarm of micro-robots is used for targeted, in-situ dialysis solution delivery and waste removal, with a real-time monitoring system for tracking treatment efficacy and adjusting therapy accordingly.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in peritoneal dialysis by integrating wearable devices, AI-driven decision support, and personalized microbiome analysis, which is not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of these advanced technologies to provide real-time monitoring, personalized therapy, and patient convenience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of wearable devices, such as smartwatches or patches, or the integration of additional sensors for monitoring other physiological parameters. The system could also be adapted for use in other forms of dialysis, such as hemodialysis.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent peritoneal dialysis system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the growing market for home dialysis solutions. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, personalized therapy, and patient convenience makes it an attractive solution for patients and healthcare providers alike.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Medical Device Technology, specifically Peritoneal Dialysis Systems and Patient Care Technologies, involving biomedical engineering, medical device design, and healthcare informatics

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in dialysis technologies, familiarity with AI and sensor integration, understanding of patient monitoring systems, and knowledge of personalized medical technology trends

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's advanced features represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's peritoneal dialysis system framework. The integration of AI, real-time monitoring, and personalized analytics represents a natural progression of medical device innovation, leveraging known technologies to enhance patient care and treatment precision. The modular design and advanced monitoring capabilities are logical evolutionary steps for improving peritoneal dialysis systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Transport case for peritoneal dialysis machine with organizational capabilities
PTD Variation
Wearable, implantable, or injectable device for continuous dialysis parameter monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to miniaturize and integrate monitoring capabilities directly into the patient's treatment system, representing a predictable technological advancement in medical device design
Source Patent Element
Peritoneal dialysis functional elements like solution and drainage bags
PTD Variation
Micro-robot swarm for targeted solution delivery and waste removal
Obviousness Reasoning
Replacing manual bag-based solution management with automated robotic systems represents a known technique for improving precision and patient convenience in medical treatments
Source Patent Element
Organizational system for supporting dialysis machine
PTD Variation
3D-printed modular system with interchangeable components and virtual reality training interface
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying additive manufacturing and digital training technologies to medical device design is a predictable solution for enhancing customization and patient education
Source Patent Element
Peritoneal dialysis system for patient treatment
PTD Variation
AI-driven decision support system analyzing patient-specific data and environmental factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating machine learning and predictive analytics into medical device systems is a known approach for personalizing and optimizing patient treatments
Source Patent Element
Dialysis system for patient care
PTD Variation
Personalized microbiome analysis platform with machine learning algorithm for treatment optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating advanced data analysis techniques to customize medical treatments represents a predictable evolution in precision medicine technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857494 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The proposed advancements represent predictable combinations of known medical device technologies, applying standard engineering techniques to enhance peritoneal dialysis system functionality through AI, personalized monitoring, and advanced computational approaches.

Original Patent Information

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