Adaptive Filter Assemblies for Niche Insufflation Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857719_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Filter Assemblies for Niche Insufflation Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857719_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857719_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. 11,857,719.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A filter assembly designed for specialized insufflation systems, adapted to operate in high-altitude, high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, or military environments, providing reliable and efficient medical gas delivery.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, titled 'Filter assembly', addressed the need for filters in medical devices, specifically for insufflation systems. However, these systems often operate in unique environments with specific challenges. The present inventive concept adapts the original filter assembly to address these niche requirements, providing a more comprehensive solution for medical gas delivery in diverse operational contexts.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new filter assembly incorporates design modifications to accommodate the specific demands of high-altitude, high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, or military environments. For instance, the housing is designed to withstand pressure fluctuations, prevent unauthorized access, or operate in compact and portable configurations. The filter medium remains operative to filter medical gases, ensuring reliable delivery to patients in these specialized settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept introduces novel adaptations to the original filter assembly, enabling its operation in previously unaddressed environments. The specific design modifications, such as pressure-resistant housing or secure access controls, provide a non-obvious solution to the challenges posed by these niche insufflation systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include filter assemblies adapted for use in space exploration, underwater medical procedures, or remote wilderness rescue operations. These variations would require further design modifications to address the unique challenges of each environment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive filter assembly has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of insufflation systems, anesthesia delivery, and critical care. Target markets include hospitals, disaster relief organizations, and military medical units, which would benefit from the reliable and efficient delivery of medical gases in diverse operational contexts.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M13/003
A A61 A61M16/0875
A A61 A61M16/106
A A61 A61M16/1095
A A61 A61M16/161
A A61 A61M2202/0225
A A61 A61M2205/3327
A A61 A61M2205/3331
A A61 A61M2205/3334
A A61 A61M2205/3368
A A61 A61M2205/3569
A A61 A61M2205/3653
A A61 A61M2205/7527
A A61 A61M2205/7536

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,719
TitleFilter assembly
Assignee(s)Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited