Personalized Ocular Pain Management System

Publication ID: 24-11857537_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Personalized Ocular Pain Management System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857537_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857537_0010_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. 11,857,537.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation system for predicting, preventing, and treating ocular pain, leveraging advanced technologies such as wearable sensors, machine learning, and nanoparticle-based delivery systems to provide personalized and targeted relief.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to the use of prostacyclin antagonists for treating ocular surface nociception, but it has limitations in terms of efficacy, dosage, and patient variability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach to ocular pain management.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a wearable sensor that detects ocular surface nociception and transmits signals to a machine learning algorithm, which analyzes the data to predict and prevent ocular pain. The system also includes a prostacyclin antagonist dispenser that administers a therapeutically effective amount of the antagonist in response to the analysis. Additionally, the system may incorporate genetic analysis to determine a patient's genetic predisposition to ocular pain sensitivity, allowing for personalized dosage regimens. The composition may utilize nanoparticle-based delivery systems for targeted release of the antagonist to the ocular surface. The system may also include remote monitoring and management capabilities, utilizing mobile applications and cloud-based servers to track symptoms and provide personalized treatment recommendations.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the use of wearable sensors, machine learning algorithms, and nanoparticle-based delivery systems to provide personalized and targeted relief from ocular pain. The integration of these advanced technologies with prostacyclin antagonists represents a significant departure from the original patent and provides a novel solution to the limitations of existing treatments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the system may include the use of different types of sensors, such as electroencephalography (EEG) or functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), to detect ocular surface nociception. The system may also be adapted for use in different ocular conditions, such as glaucoma or cataracts. Additionally, the system may be integrated with other therapies, such as neurostimulation devices, to provide a comprehensive approach to ocular pain management.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The personalized ocular pain management system has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, particularly in the areas of ophthalmology and pain management. The system's ability to provide targeted and personalized relief from ocular pain addresses a significant unmet need in the market, and its integration of advanced technologies makes it an attractive solution for patients and healthcare providers.

Field of Art

Ophthalmology and medical device technologies, focusing on ocular surface pain management and drug delivery systems. Requires expertise in pharmacology, sensor technologies, machine learning, and personalized medical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or medical technology, possessing knowledge of ocular surface pathophysiology, drug delivery mechanisms, and emerging digital health technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced sensor and machine learning technologies with existing prostacyclin antagonist treatments represents a predictable and logical extension of the source patent's core therapeutic approach. The PTD's personalized approach builds upon the foundational ocular pain management method by adding technological monitoring and adaptive delivery mechanisms. These technological enhancements represent incremental improvements using standard engineering design principles and known interdisciplinary medical technology integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Topical ophthalmic formulation for administering prostacyclin antagonist
PTD Variation
Nanoparticle-based targeted delivery system for prostacyclin antagonist
Obviousness Reasoning
Targeted drug delivery is a known technique in pharmaceutical sciences, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to optimize drug delivery mechanisms for improved ocular surface absorption and reduced systemic side effects
Source Patent Element
Method of treating dry eye disease with specific pharmaceutical compound
PTD Variation
Genetic analysis-driven personalized dosage regimen
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalized medicine approaches using genetic screening are well-established, and a PHOSITA would recognize the predictable benefit of tailoring drug dosages based on individual genetic predispositions
Source Patent Element
Topical administration of prostacyclin antagonist
PTD Variation
Wearable sensor and machine learning system for detecting and predicting ocular surface nociception
Obviousness Reasoning
Integration of digital health monitoring technologies with pharmaceutical interventions is a standard approach in modern medical treatment, representing an obvious technological enhancement to existing therapeutic methods
Source Patent Element
Pharmaceutical composition for treating ocular pain
PTD Variation
Remote monitoring system with mobile application and cloud-based analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring are established technological trends, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to extend pharmaceutical treatments with digital tracking and management capabilities
Source Patent Element
Method of treating ocular surface conditions
PTD Variation
Combination therapy integrating neurostimulation with prostacyclin antagonists
Obviousness Reasoning
Multimodal treatment approaches are common in medical practice, and a PHOSITA would recognize the potential synergistic effects of combining pharmacological and neurological interventions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857537 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of known pharmaceutical, sensor, and machine learning technologies represents a predictable application of existing knowledge to extend ocular pain management strategies, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,537
TitleUse of prostacyclin antagonists for treating ocular surface nociception
Assignee(s)JENIVISION INC.