Radiopaque Substance for Additive Manufacturing with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Integration
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K6/70 |
| A | A61 | A61K6/847 |
| A | A61 | A61K6/887 |
| C | C08 | C08F220/12 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental and medical materials science, specifically polymer chemistry and additive manufacturing of radiopaque substances, with expertise in material composition, polymerization techniques, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in materials science or chemical engineering, familiar with polymer chemistry, radiopaque material formulation, 3D printing technologies, and emerging digital manufacturing techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing radiopaque substance formulations represents a predictable application of known technological enhancement strategies. The core radiopaque substance composition remains fundamentally consistent with the source patent, while the proposed digital systems provide incremental process improvements that would be obvious to implement. The technical variations represent standard engineering approaches to extending material manufacturing capabilities through digital monitoring and optimization techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,649 |
|---|---|
| Title | Curable radiopaque substance |
| Assignee(s) | Merz Dental GmbH |