Intelligent Substance Control and Delivery Systems
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to advanced substance control and delivery systems that integrate distinct technologies, such as artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, to create more powerful and efficient systems for controlling environmental conditions and delivering substances.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitation of drugs being sensitive to environmental conditions, but it did not provide a comprehensive solution for real-time monitoring, optimization, and secure data management. The new inventive concept solves this problem by synergistically combining the original patent's substance control system with other technologies to provide a more robust and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a substance control system integrated with an artificial intelligence module that analyzes environmental conditions and optimizes substance delivery based on real-time data. Additionally, the system may include a blockchain-based supply chain management system to track and verify the origin and quality of substances, an IoT-enabled sensor to monitor and report environmental conditions in real-time, and a machine learning algorithm to predict and prevent substance degradation. The system may also utilize new material-based substance containers and decentralized data storage systems to securely store and manage substance-related data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel synergistic combination of distinct technologies, which provides an inventive step over the original patent. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials enables real-time monitoring, optimization, and secure data management, which was not possible with the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the AI module's algorithm, the type of IoT-enabled sensor used, or the specific blockchain protocol employed. Additionally, the system may be adapted for use with different types of substances, such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or biologics.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology industries, where precise control of environmental conditions and secure data management are critical. The system's ability to optimize substance delivery and prevent degradation can lead to cost savings, improved product quality, and enhanced patient outcomes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/16 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/165 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/445 |
| F | F25 | F25B21/04 |
| A | A61 | A61J2200/72 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/44 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3368 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3584 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3606 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3633 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3673 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/8206 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology focused on substance environmental control, specifically pharmaceutical storage and delivery systems, involving interdisciplinary expertise in materials science, sensor technologies, environmental monitoring, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in biomedical engineering, materials science, or related field, having expertise in medical device design, sensor integration, environmental condition monitoring, and pharmaceutical preservation techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies represents a predictable extension of the source patent's environmental control sleeve concept, applying known technological solutions to enhance substance monitoring and preservation through incremental, logical combinations of existing technological capabilities.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,495 |
|---|---|
| Title | Devices, systems and methods for controlling conditions and delivery of substances |