Radiopaque Substance for Additive Manufacturing with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Integration

Publication ID: 24-11857649_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Radiopaque Substance for Additive Manufacturing with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Integration,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857649_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857649_0003_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. 11,857,649.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present invention relates to a curable radiopaque substance and its integration with AI-driven optimization, IoT-enabled sensors, and blockchain-based tracking to create a novel system for additive manufacturing, monitoring, and customization of radiopaque products.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a curable radiopaque substance suitable for producing materials with high X-ray absorption. However, the original patent did not provide a comprehensive system for additive manufacturing, tracking, and customization of radiopaque products. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by combining the curable radiopaque substance with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a curable radiopaque substance, a digital data model, and an AI-driven optimization module for generating optimal printing parameters. The system further integrates an IoT-enabled sensor for detecting changes in the material's properties and a blockchain-based tracking system for monitoring the material's properties and usage history. The inventive concept enables the production of customized radiopaque products with enhanced performance, reliability, and traceability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novel combination of the curable radiopaque substance with AI-driven optimization, IoT-enabled sensors, and blockchain-based tracking provides an inventive step beyond the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables a new system for additive manufacturing, monitoring, and customization of radiopaque products, which is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensors, or blockchain platforms. Variations may also include the integration of additional technologies, such as machine learning or computer vision, to further enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the fields of additive manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial materials. The system's ability to produce customized radiopaque products with enhanced performance and traceability makes it an attractive solution for industries requiring high-quality materials with specific properties.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K6/70
A A61 A61K6/847
A A61 A61K6/887
C C08 C08F220/12

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,649
TitleCurable radiopaque substance
Assignee(s)Merz Dental GmbH