Adaptive Ventilation Masks for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857710_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Ventilation Masks for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857710_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857710_0004_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. 11,857,710.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept relates to ventilation masks tailored for specific, high-demand environments, such as high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme cold weather, high-security, and underwater scenarios, providing optimized supplemental gas delivery and improved patient care.

Background and Problem Solved

The original ventilation mask patent, while effective in general applications, lacks adaptability for unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing specialized ventilation masks that cater to the distinct challenges of high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme cold weather, high-security, and underwater scenarios, ensuring reliable supplemental gas delivery and enhanced patient care in these critical situations.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of ventilation masks, each designed to address the specific requirements of its intended environment. For high-altitude use, the ventilation mask features an optimized vent opening to compensate for low air pressure. In disaster relief scenarios, the method prioritizes gas delivery to the patient over ambient air intake. The extreme cold weather ventilation mask system incorporates a heated gas manifold and temperature control unit to maintain a stable gas temperature. The high-security ventilation mask includes a secure gas manifold with encryption-enabled gas flow control, while the underwater ventilation mask features a waterproof mask body and pressure-compensated vent opening.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to diverse environments, achieved through specialized ventilation mask designs that address the unique challenges of each scenario. The inventive step resides in the tailored solutions that overcome the limitations of the original patent, providing improved supplemental gas delivery and patient care in high-demand environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include ventilation masks for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration, industrial settings, or athletic training. Variations could incorporate advanced materials, sensors, or communication systems to enhance the masks' performance and functionality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aerospace, disaster relief, healthcare, security, and underwater exploration. The specialized ventilation masks can provide a competitive edge in these markets, offering improved patient care and supplemental gas delivery in high-demand environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M16/085
A A61 A61B5/082
A A61 A61B5/6803
A A61 A61M16/06
A A61 A61M16/0611
A A61 A61M16/0683
A A61 A61M16/22
A A61 A61M2202/0208
A A61 A61M2205/6081
A A61 A61M2230/43

Field of Art

Medical respiratory equipment, specifically ventilation masks and supplemental gas delivery systems, encompassing design variations for specialized environmental applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or respiratory equipment designer with expertise in mask design, fluid dynamics, materials engineering, and adaptive medical device configurations, possessing knowledge of gas flow principles and patient interface technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core ventilation mask design, applying known engineering adaptation techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental mask structure remains consistent, with modifications representing routine design optimization for different use contexts. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches within respiratory equipment design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mask body with vent opening and patient cavity from US 11857710
PTD Variation
High-altitude mask with vent opening optimized for low-pressure environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design modification using known fluid dynamics principles to adjust gas flow characteristics for altitude-specific requirements
Source Patent Element
Gas manifold with vectored gas ports from source patent
PTD Variation
Disaster relief mask prioritizing patient gas delivery over ambient intake
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering adaptation of existing gas flow control mechanisms to create specialized delivery priority configuration
Source Patent Element
Mask body and gas manifold structural elements
PTD Variation
Heated gas manifold with temperature control unit for extreme cold environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Known thermal management technique applied to existing respiratory equipment design, representing standard environmental adaptation approach
Source Patent Element
Gas manifold fluid communication principles
PTD Variation
Encryption-enabled gas flow control for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable integration of digital control technologies with existing gas delivery mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Mask body and vent opening configuration
PTD Variation
Waterproof mask body with pressure-compensated vent opening for underwater use
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine materials and design modification using known sealing and pressure equalization techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11857710 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations of ventilation mask designs obvious, as they represent predictable extensions of existing respiratory equipment technologies through routine engineering adaptations addressing specific environmental requirements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,710
TitleVentilation mask
Assignee(s)SunMed Group Holdings, LLC