Autonomous Airway Management System

Publication ID: 24-11857709_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Airway Management System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857709_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857709_0005_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

A self-sustaining, autonomous airway management system integrating AI-powered predictive analytics, modular airway devices, and real-time data-driven decision-making to optimize patient safety and minimize medical professional exposure.

Background and Problem Solved

The original supraglottic airway device patent addressed contamination exposure risks, but the next generation of airway management requires more proactive, data-driven, and autonomous solutions to ensure optimal patient care and safety. The new inventive concept tackles the limitations of traditional airway devices by introducing AI-driven predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and adaptive airway management.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The autonomous airway management system comprises a neural network-based predictive analytics module that detects patient respiratory distress and a dynamically adjustable, modular airway device responding to the predictive analytics module. The system integrates a cloud-based, machine learning-powered analytics platform, providing medical professionals with real-time, personalized recommendations for optimizing patient airway safety and minimizing exposure to patient discharge. The system also includes a sensor-equipped supraglottic airway device monitoring patient vital signs and airway parameters in real-time, with a decentralized, blockchain-based data storage module for securely storing and sharing patient data.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in airway management by integrating AI-driven predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and adaptive airway management, which is not anticipated by the original patent. The novel combination of these elements provides a self-sustaining, autonomous airway management system that optimizes patient safety and minimizes medical professional exposure.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable, implantable, or injectable airway monitoring devices, virtual or augmented reality-based airway simulation platforms, and decentralized, blockchain-based data storage modules. Variations could also include integrating the system with existing electronic health records, hospital information systems, or telemedicine platforms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The autonomous airway management system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory care settings. The system could be marketed as a comprehensive airway management solution, offering improved patient safety, reduced medical professional exposure, and enhanced data-driven decision-making capabilities.

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 Management Systems with a focus on respiratory intervention devices, patient monitoring technologies, and advanced medical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in bioengineering, expertise in respiratory medical technologies, knowledge of sensor integration, machine learning applications in medical contexts, and familiarity with FDA regulatory standards for medical device innovation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's supraglottic airway device by integrating contemporary digital technologies like machine learning, sensor networks, and adaptive monitoring systems. The core functional elements of airway management remain consistent, with the primary innovation being the addition of intelligent data processing and real-time adaptive capabilities. These technological extensions represent natural progressions in medical device design driven by advances in computational and sensing technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Supraglottic airway device with inflatable cuff and pressure monitoring capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding sensor-based real-time vital sign monitoring and AI-driven predictive analytics to the airway device
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors and computational analysis into medical devices is a known technique for enhancing diagnostic and monitoring capabilities, representing a predictable technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Breathing tube with contaminant-blocking filter
PTD Variation
Implementing blockchain-based secure data storage for patient respiratory information
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical device data management through secure, distributed storage systems is an obvious technological progression for protecting patient information and enabling advanced clinical insights
Source Patent Element
Coupler assembly with cylindrical male ends
PTD Variation
Creating a modular, dynamically adjustable airway device responsive to AI-driven analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing adaptive medical devices that can modify configuration based on real-time data represents a logical extension of existing device design principles, driven by advances in computational capabilities
Source Patent Element
Pilot balloon with self-sealing valve
PTD Variation
Implementing wireless communication modules for remote patient monitoring and data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical device communication capabilities through wireless technologies is a predictable innovation consistent with broader trends in medical instrumentation
Source Patent Element
Medical airway device focused on reducing contamination exposure
PTD Variation
Creating virtual reality training platforms for medical professionals using machine learning-powered feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing advanced training technologies that enhance medical professional skills represents a natural technological progression in medical education and device familiarization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857709 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations to be obvious variations representing predictable technological extensions of existing supraglottic airway device technologies. The disclosed combinations of AI-driven analytics, sensor integration, and adaptive monitoring systems constitute obvious design choices that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance medical device functionality and patient safety.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,709
TitleSupraglottic airway device