Fluid Balance Management Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857714_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Fluid Balance Management Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857714_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857714_0007_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 novel applications of fluid balance management systems, leveraging the core technology of the original patent to address fluid balance challenges in various industries beyond medical procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fluid balance in medical procedures. However, fluid balance management is a critical concern in multiple industries, including agriculture, disaster relief, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and environmental remediation. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting the core technology to these diverse fields.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fluid balance in various industries. In agricultural irrigation systems, the system uses sensors to measure fluid levels in reservoirs and controllers to adjust fluid flow to optimize crop hydration. In disaster relief scenarios, the method employs a fluid processing device to purify contaminated water, producing potable water. In industrial manufacturing processes, the system separates and re-circulates cutting fluids, optimizing fluid levels and reducing waste. In the oil and gas industry, the method cleans and re-uses drilling fluids, removing contaminants and restoring fluid properties. In environmental remediation projects, the system separates and treats contaminated groundwater, optimizing fluid levels and reducing environmental impact.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel applications of fluid balance management systems, extending the original patent's core technology to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original technology to address specific fluid balance challenges in these industries, resulting in innovative solutions with significant commercial potential.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in sensor types, controller algorithms, and fluid processing device configurations to accommodate specific industry requirements. Additional variations may involve integrating the fluid balance management systems with existing infrastructure, such as irrigation systems or manufacturing processes, to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in multiple industries, including agriculture, disaster relief, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, and environmental remediation. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these industries, seeking to optimize fluid balance management and reduce waste, environmental impact, and costs.

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

Biomedical fluid processing systems, specifically fluid balance management technologies involving separation, monitoring, and control of fluid circuits with applications in medical and industrial fluid handling

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or fluid systems specialist with expertise in centrifugal separation technologies, pump systems, sensor-based fluid monitoring, and control algorithms for fluid transfer and processing

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core fluid balance management technology disclosed in the source patent represents a generalizable approach to fluid separation and control that can be readily adapted across multiple technical domains. The fundamental principles of sensor-based monitoring, controlled fluid transfer, and separation techniques are universally applicable beyond medical contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original patent's core technological concepts by applying identical system architectures to different fluid handling challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Centrifugal separation component for processing whole blood components
PTD Variation
Applying centrifugal separation to industrial cutting fluid recycling and groundwater remediation
Obviousness Reasoning
Centrifugal separation is a known technique for fluid component separation, with predictable results across different fluid types. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental separation mechanism remains consistent regardless of fluid composition.
Source Patent Element
Controller configured to actuate pump systems for fluid transfer
PTD Variation
Adapting controller logic to manage fluid levels in agricultural irrigation and disaster relief water purification
Obviousness Reasoning
Pump control and fluid level management represent transferable control system principles. A PHOSITA would understand that sensor-based feedback and algorithmic fluid management are generalizable across technical domains.
Source Patent Element
Single access device for fluid circuit management
PTD Variation
Implementing single-access fluid processing in oil and gas drilling fluid recycling systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The concept of a unified access point for fluid processing is a known design approach. A PHOSITA would find it obvious to apply this principle to different fluid handling contexts with predictable engineering modifications.
Source Patent Element
Monitoring and controlling fluid balance during biological procedures
PTD Variation
Extending fluid balance management to environmental remediation and industrial manufacturing processes
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental technological approach of precise fluid level monitoring and controlled transfer represents a generalizable system architecture. A PHOSITA would recognize these as finite, predictable variations on a core technological concept.
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857714's disclosure of fluid balance management systems, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed technological variations represent obvious extensions of known fluid processing techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the applicability of the source patent's core technological principles across multiple industrial and environmental domains, rendering subsequent claims involving such adaptations unpatentable under standard obviousness analysis.

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.