Intelligent Pressure-Regulating Vial Adaptors for Enhanced Medicinal Fluid Management
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept integrates pressure-regulating vial adaptors with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more efficient, reliable, and connected medicinal fluid management system.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed pressure-regulating vial adaptors, but these devices had limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and secure tracking. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic technologies to provide a more comprehensive and intelligent system for medicinal fluid management.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent pressure-regulating vial adaptor system consists of a pressure-regulating vial adaptor, an IoT-enabled sensor for real-time pressure monitoring, and a cloud-based AI system for predictive analytics and alerts. The system can also be integrated with blockchain technology to ensure the integrity of medicinal fluid storage and handling. Additionally, the vial adaptor can be equipped with AI-powered predictive maintenance modules and new material-based pressure-regulating components to optimize performance. The system can further be integrated with electronic health records and AI-powered robotic systems to provide personalized medication management and optimize handling and storage processes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of pressure-regulating vial adaptors with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, providing a non-obvious and innovative solution for medicinal fluid management. The integration of these technologies enables real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and secure tracking, which are not possible with the original patent's devices.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the type of sensor used, the specific AI algorithms employed, or the integration with different electronic health record systems. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use with different types of medicinal fluids or containers.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent pressure-regulating vial adaptor system has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of medicinal fluid management, storage, and handling. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and secure tracking can improve the efficiency and reliability of medicinal fluid management, reducing errors and costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/22 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/2096 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/201 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/2075 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/2082 |
| Y | Y10 | Y10T137/9029 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,499 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pressure-regulating vial adaptors |
| Assignee(s) | ICU Medical, Inc. |