Smart Syringe System for Personalized Medication
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation syringe system that leverages advanced technologies to provide real-time, patient-specific medication mixing and administration, enhancing treatment outcomes and reducing medical errors.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's two-component syringe system, while effective, has limitations in terms of manual mixing and lack of real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing automation, sensing, and AI-driven customization, revolutionizing the field of medication administration.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The smart syringe system consists of a female syringe and a male syringe, each equipped with advanced sensors and microcontrollers. The system can automatically detect and adjust the ratio of medication components in real-time based on a patient's specific medical profile, ensuring accurate and personalized dosing. The integrated sensor monitors the mixing process, providing real-time feedback to the user. The modular design allows for interchangeable medication component containers, enabling customized syringe systems for various medical applications. Additionally, the system can be integrated with electronic medical records and robotic automation, enabling autonomous preparation and administration of customized medication doses.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in syringe technology by incorporating AI-driven customization, real-time sensing, and automation, which are not obvious extensions of the original patent's manual mixing and static design. The inventive concept's ability to adapt to individual patients' needs and provide real-time feedback marks a significant departure from existing syringe systems.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the smart syringe system could include the use of different materials, such as biodegradable or antimicrobial materials, or the integration of additional features, such as patient identification and tracking, or remote monitoring and alerts. Variations could also include the development of specialized syringe systems for specific medical conditions or applications, such as pediatric or geriatric care.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The smart syringe system has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of personalized medicine, medication error reduction, and patient safety. The system's ability to adapt to individual patients' needs and provide real-time feedback could also lead to increased adoption in clinical trials, research, and medical education.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/2089 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/1782 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3135 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical Device Engineering, specifically Syringe Systems and Drug Delivery Technologies, involving mechanical design, materials science, and biomedical instrumentation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging, knowledge of sensor integration, and understanding of modular medical system architectures
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding intelligent sensing, automated mixing, and electronic tracking to a two-component syringe system represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational two-syringe coupling design provides a clear technical framework for integrating advanced electronic and sensing capabilities. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques available in medical device and pharmaceutical packaging domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,498 |
|---|---|
| Title | Syringe system |
| Assignee(s) | Indivior UK Limited |