Intelligent Supraglottic Airway Device Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857709_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Supraglottic Airway Device Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857709_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857709_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. 11,857,709.

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

SectionClassGroup
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

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

Source Patent Element
Supraglottic airway device with contamination-blocking features
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled sensors for tracking contamination risks
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding digital monitoring to existing contamination prevention is a predictable technological improvement using known sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Breathing tube with specific structural configurations
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-based composite with enhanced antibacterial properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advancements in medical devices represent a standard approach to improving device performance and safety
Source Patent Element
Device with pilot balloon and self-sealing valve
PTD Variation
AI-powered algorithm for personalized device usage recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing intelligent monitoring and recommendation systems is a standard approach to enhancing medical device functionality
Source Patent Element
Medical airway device with coupler assembly
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data tracking and verification system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure digital tracking methods is a predictable technological progression in medical device design
Source Patent Element
Supraglottic airway device with specific structural elements
PTD Variation
Integration with wearable devices and mobile applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical device functionality through digital ecosystem integration represents a standard technological evolution
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857709 and the technological context of medical device innovation, the variations disclosed herein would be obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The integration of IoT, AI, blockchain, and advanced materials represents predictable technological improvements that a skilled practitioner would readily conceive when seeking to enhance medical device performance and safety.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,709
TitleSupraglottic airway device