Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Integrated CPAP Apparatus with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857724_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Integrated CPAP Apparatus with AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857724_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857724_0003_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. 11,857,724.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel CPAP apparatus system that leverages artificial intelligence, Internet of Things connectivity, blockchain technology, and new materials to provide optimized and personalized therapy for sleep apnea patients.

Background and Problem Solved

The original CPAP apparatus patent had limitations in providing optimal airway pressure and therapy settings. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The integrated CPAP apparatus system consists of a CPAP device, sensors for detecting sleep patterns and airway pressure, an AI module for analyzing sleep patterns and generating command values, an IoT module for transmitting pressure data to a remote server, and a blockchain module for storing and analyzing CPAP therapy data. The system also incorporates new materials for improved comfort and fit. The AI module predicts optimal airway pressure based on a patient's sleep patterns, and the blockchain module analyzes data to identify optimal therapy settings. The IoT module enables real-time feedback and remote monitoring.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provides a novel and non-obvious solution for optimizing CPAP therapy. The integration of these technologies enables personalized and real-time therapy, which is not possible with the original CPAP apparatus patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the CPAP apparatus with wearable devices or using different AI algorithms for predicting optimal airway pressure. Variations may include using different types of sensors or new materials for the CPAP mask.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The integrated CPAP apparatus system has significant commercial potential in the sleep apnea therapy market, particularly in the growing market of personalized and remote healthcare solutions. The system's ability to provide optimized and real-time therapy makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M16/024
A A61 A61M16/0003
A A61 A61M16/0066
A A61 A61M2016/003
A A61 A61M2016/0027
A A61 A61M2205/103
A A61 A61M2205/3334
A A61 A61M2205/502

Field of Art

Medical Device Technology - Respiratory Assistance Systems, specifically Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) apparatus design and patient monitoring technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in respiratory support systems, familiar with sensor technologies, control systems, data processing, and medical device integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into a CPAP apparatus represents a predictable application of known digital technologies to an existing medical device framework. The source patent's fundamental CPAP apparatus design provides a clear technological foundation for incorporating advanced monitoring and adaptive control systems. These technological extensions represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing medical device functionality through computational and connectivity improvements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Processor configured to generate command values based on air pressure measurements
PTD Variation
AI module generating command values by analyzing comprehensive sleep pattern data
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending processor functionality to use machine learning represents a predictable enhancement of existing control system design, utilizing known AI techniques to improve precision of air pressure regulation
Source Patent Element
Memory storing information about air pressure and flow rate relationships
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage and analysis of comprehensive CPAP therapy information
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain represents a straightforward extension of existing data storage concepts, providing enhanced data integrity and analysis capabilities using established distributed ledger technologies
Source Patent Element
Fan-driven air delivery system with configurable parameters
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled remote monitoring and real-time adjustment of CPAP device parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating network connectivity with existing parametric control systems is a standard engineering approach for enabling remote device management and diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Housing with intake inlet and exhaust outlet
PTD Variation
Advanced mask materials with improved breathability and conformance
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements represent routine design optimization, applying known biomaterials and ergonomic principles to enhance patient comfort and device performance
Source Patent Element
Processor-controlled fan drive system
PTD Variation
Integration with wearable devices for comprehensive sleep and respiratory monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending device interconnectivity represents a predictable technological progression, leveraging standard communication protocols to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857724 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed CPAP system innovations obvious and non-patentable. The incremental technological extensions represent predictable applications of known digital technologies to an established medical device framework, demonstrating that the claimed innovations fail to meet the non-obviousness requirements under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,724
TitleCPAP apparatus
Assignee(s)MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.