Intelligent Supraglottic Airway Device Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention integrates supraglottic airway devices with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a more efficient, safer, and data-driven medical airway management system.
Background and Problem Solved
The original supraglottic airway device patent, while providing a contamination-reducing solution, lacked the capabilities to monitor and control device usage, track patient data, and ensure secure data storage. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to provide a comprehensive airway management system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent supraglottic airway device system comprises a supraglottic airway device with integrated IoT-enabled sensors to track device usage and alert medical professionals to potential contamination risks. The system also incorporates an AI-powered algorithm to analyze patient data and provide personalized recommendations for device usage and maintenance. Additionally, the system utilizes a blockchain-based network to securely store and retrieve device usage data, ensuring transparency and accountability. Furthermore, the system features novel material compositions with enhanced antibacterial properties to reduce the risk of infection. The system can be integrated with wearable devices and mobile applications to provide real-time monitoring and alerts for airway device usage and maintenance.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a synergistic combination of advanced technologies, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which is not present in the original patent. The integration of these technologies provides a new, more efficient, and safer airway management system that is not obvious from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the type of sensors used, the AI algorithm employed, or the blockchain network utilized. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different medical settings or for various types of airway devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent supraglottic airway device system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of critical care, anesthesia, and emergency medicine. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, data analysis, and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M16/0409 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0445 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0463 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0816 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0833 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0858 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/105 |
| A | A61 | A61M39/06 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0434 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0683 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/1055 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/583 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical Device Technology, specifically Supraglottic Airway Devices and Advanced Medical Monitoring Systems, requiring expertise in medical engineering, sensor integration, materials science, and digital health technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, familiar with medical device design, sensor integration, digital health technologies, and current trends in medical device innovation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain into medical devices is a predictable evolution of existing medical device design. The source patent's focus on contamination reduction and device monitoring naturally suggests technological augmentation to enhance patient safety and device performance. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device innovation strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,709 |
|---|---|
| Title | Supraglottic airway device |