Intelligent Pressure-Regulating Vial Adaptors for Enhanced Medicinal Fluid Management

Publication ID: 24-11857499_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Pressure-Regulating Vial Adaptors for Enhanced Medicinal Fluid Management,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857499_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857499_0008_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. 11,857,499.

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

SectionClassGroup
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 NumberUS 11,857,499
TitlePressure-regulating vial adaptors
Assignee(s)ICU Medical, Inc.