Specialized Treatment Solutions for Cholestatic Diseases in Unique Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Adapting elafibranor-based treatment methods for cholestatic diseases to cater to specific, high-need populations and operational environments, such as high-security settings, disaster relief situations, extreme weather conditions, remote areas, and high-altitude environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed methods for treating cholestatic diseases, particularly PBC and PSC, using elafibranor. However, these methods may not be directly applicable to unique environments, where additional challenges and constraints exist. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by developing specialized treatment solutions tailored to these niche scenarios.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a range of solutions, including secure, tamper-proof containers for high-security environments; compositions formulated for use in disaster relief settings; portable, weather-resistant devices for extreme weather conditions; satellite communication systems for remote, isolated areas; and formulations adapted for high-altitude environments. These solutions incorporate elafibranor as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, ensuring effective treatment of cholestatic diseases in these unique environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel, non-obvious variations of the original patent's methods, specifically designed to address the challenges and constraints of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude environments. These specialized solutions provide a significant improvement over existing treatments, offering enhanced accessibility, security, and efficacy in these niche scenarios.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different pharmaceutical ingredients, varying formulations, or alternative communication devices. Variations could also involve integrating these solutions with existing infrastructure, such as medical facilities or emergency response systems, to enhance their effectiveness.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and emergency response services. Target markets include government agencies, disaster relief organizations, and medical providers operating in high-security, remote, or extreme environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K31/192 |
| A | A61 | A61K45/06 |
| A | A61 | A61P37/06 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Pharmaceutical treatment of cholestatic diseases, specifically focused on therapeutic methods for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with emphasis on drug delivery systems and patient-specific treatment approaches
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A medical researcher or pharmaceutical formulation specialist with expertise in drug delivery, clinical pharmacology, and medical device design, possessing knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation techniques, patient treatment strategies, and adaptive medical technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the specialized treatment environments represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core pharmaceutical method, applying standard pharmaceutical engineering principles to adapt the elafibranor treatment to specific contextual challenges. The variations demonstrate routine problem-solving by applying known pharmaceutical formulation and delivery techniques to unique environmental constraints. These adaptations represent standard design modifications within the pharmaceutical and medical device development domain.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,523 |
|---|---|
| Title | Methods of treatment of cholestatic diseases |
| Assignee(s) | Genfit |