Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Specialized Biological Fluid Processing Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857714_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Biological Fluid Processing Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857714_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857714_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. 11,857,714.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept relates to adapted biological fluid processing systems for use in specialized environments, including high-security settings, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, remote areas, and high-altitude environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fluid balance in medical procedures. However, these systems were not designed to operate in specialized environments with unique challenges. The present inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing tailored solutions for specific niches, ensuring reliable and accurate fluid balance control in these environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses four distinct specialized variations: (1) a high-security system featuring secure data transmission and encrypted fluid volume tracking, (2) a disaster relief system that automatically switches to a backup power source and maintains fluid volume control during the disaster event, (3) a weather-resistant system with a temperature-controlled fluid circuit for extreme weather conditions, and (4) a portable system with satellite communication for remote or disaster-stricken areas. Each variation is designed to adapt the biological fluid processing device to the specific demands of its intended environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original patent's fluid balance control technology to address the unique challenges of specialized environments. The inventive step is the combination of the original patent's core technology with specialized components and features tailored to each niche environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the secure data transmission module, backup power sources, weather-resistant materials, and satellite communication protocols. Additionally, the inventive concept could be applied to other niche environments, such as high-radiation areas or areas with limited access to medical resources.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and environmental monitoring. The target market includes hospitals, research institutions, and government agencies operating in specialized environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M1/3607
A A61 A61M1/0209
A A61 A61M1/361
A A61 A61M1/3643
A A61 A61M1/3672
A A61 A61M1/3683
A A61 A61M1/3693
A A61 A61M1/3696
A A61 A61M1/38
A A61 A61M2202/0092
A A61 A61M2202/0407
A A61 A61M2202/0413
A A61 A61M2202/0415
A A61 A61M2202/0429
A A61 A61M2202/0439
A A61 A61M2202/0443
A A61 A61M2205/3386
A A61 A61M2205/50
A A61 A61M2230/005
A A61 A61M2230/207

Field of Art

Medical fluid processing systems, specifically blood separation and volume control technologies, involving complex medical device engineering with expertise in fluid dynamics, medical device design, and biomedical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with fluid processing systems, centrifugation techniques, and adaptive medical technologies for challenging environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental fluid processing technology provides a robust foundation for environmental adaptation. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of existing fluid control principles by incorporating known engineering solutions for power management, communication, and environmental resilience. The core fluid processing methodology remains consistent, with modifications representing standard design adaptations for specialized use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Biological fluid processing device with pump system and separation chamber
PTD Variation
Disaster relief system with automatic backup power source and fluid volume maintenance
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution using known power switching techniques and maintaining core fluid processing functionality, representing a routine design modification for critical environment applications
Source Patent Element
Controller configured to actuate pump system for whole blood processing
PTD Variation
High-security system with encrypted fluid volume tracking and secure data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard cybersecurity enhancement using well-established data encryption protocols, representing a known technique for protecting medical device information without altering fundamental processing mechanics
Source Patent Element
Separation component configured as a centrifuge
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant system with temperature-controlled fluid circuit
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable environmental adaptation using standard thermal management techniques commonly employed in medical and industrial equipment design
Source Patent Element
Fluid circuit with inlet and outlet access devices
PTD Variation
Portable system with satellite communication for remote area fluid monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine integration of communication technology with existing medical device infrastructure, representing a known approach for extending device functionality in challenging environments
Source Patent Element
Fluid volume control mechanisms
PTD Variation
High-altitude environment adaptation with pressure and sensor calibration modifications
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution using standard altitude compensation techniques, representing a finite set of known approaches for maintaining device performance across environmental variations
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857714, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in biological fluid processing systems represent obvious extensions of prior art, employing standard engineering techniques to adapt fundamental fluid control technologies to specialized environments. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed modifications to be predictable combinations of known elements achieving foreseeable results without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,714
TitleSystems and methods for monitoring and controlling fluid balance during a biological fluid procedure
Assignee(s)Fenwal, Inc.