Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Ventilation System for Personalized Oxygen Therapy

Publication ID: 24-11857710_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Ventilation System for Personalized Oxygen Therapy,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857710_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857710_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. 11,857,710.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation ventilation system that integrates real-time sensing, adaptive vent openings, and modular design to provide personalized oxygen therapy for patients with respiratory difficulties.

Background and Problem Solved

The original ventilation mask patent, while effective, has limitations in terms of adaptability and customization to individual patient needs. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced sensing and automation technologies to optimize oxygen delivery and improve patient outcomes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive ventilation system comprises a mask body with adaptive vent openings that adjust in real-time based on a patient's respiratory rate and oxygen saturation levels, as detected by built-in sensors. The system also features a modular design, allowing for interchangeable gas manifolds and vent openings to accommodate different patient needs and treatment protocols. Additionally, the system can be integrated with remote monitoring and control capabilities, enabling healthcare professionals to adjust gas flow and vent opening configurations in real-time.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce several novel and non-obvious features, including real-time adaptive vent openings, modular design, and remote monitoring and control capabilities. These features significantly improve the adaptability, customization, and overall effectiveness of the ventilation system, making it a paradigm shift in the field of oxygen therapy.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable devices that integrate ventilation masks with portable oxygen generators, or ventilation systems that utilize machine learning algorithms to predict and adapt to changing patient needs. Other variations could include incorporating additional sensors to monitor other vital signs, such as heart rate or blood pressure.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive ventilation system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of respiratory care, critical care, and home healthcare. The system's ability to provide personalized oxygen therapy and improve patient outcomes could lead to increased adoption and market share in these industries.

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 devices, specifically ventilation masks and oxygen delivery systems with a focus on patient interface design, respiratory monitoring, and adaptive gas flow technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in respiratory equipment, sensor integration, fluid dynamics, and patient-centered medical device design, typically holding a BS/MS in biomedical engineering or related field with 3-5 years of experience in medical device development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's adaptive ventilation system represents predictable variations on the source patent's fundamental ventilation mask design by integrating known sensor technologies, modular design principles, and remote monitoring capabilities that are well-established in medical device engineering. The core structural elements of the ventilation mask remain consistent with the source patent, while the proposed modifications represent incremental improvements using standard techniques in respiratory medical technology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mask body with vent openings and patient cavity from US 11857710
PTD Variation
Adding real-time adaptive vent openings that adjust based on respiratory sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors to dynamically modify gas flow is a predictable design optimization in respiratory medical devices, representing a known technique for improving patient-specific treatment
Source Patent Element
Gas manifold design with vectored gas ports
PTD Variation
Modular gas manifold system with interchangeable components for different patient needs
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular medical device design is a standard engineering approach for creating adaptable medical technologies with multiple configuration options
Source Patent Element
Mask body with fluid communication between patient cavity and vent openings
PTD Variation
Remote monitoring and control system for adjusting ventilation parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing network-connected monitoring for medical devices is a well-known technique in modern medical technology, representing an obvious extension of existing device communication strategies
Source Patent Element
Ventilation mask for supplemental gas delivery
PTD Variation
Integration with portable oxygen generator and advanced respiratory analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining portable oxygen generation with respiratory monitoring represents a logical and predictable design evolution in personal medical technology
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11857710 and the disclosed technical variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed adaptive ventilation system and associated methods to be obvious variations of the prior art, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection. The proposed innovations represent predictable combinations of known techniques in respiratory medical device design, and would have been obvious to a skilled practitioner at the time of invention.

Original Patent Information

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