Specialized Respiratory Treatment Solutions for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857726_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Respiratory Treatment Solutions for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857726_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857726_0009_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. 11,857,726.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A collection of innovative respiratory treatment solutions tailored to address specific challenges in extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, disaster relief scenarios, and high-altitude or extreme cold settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Mask sizing tool using a mobile application,' provided a valuable solution for detecting and treating respiratory-related disorders. However, it did not address the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments, such as extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, or extreme operational environments. The present inventive concept adapts and expands upon the original patent to provide targeted solutions for these niche markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of specialized respiratory treatment solutions, including weather-resistant RPT devices, secure mobile applications for patient interface selection, portable RPT devices for disaster relief, and specially designed nasal and full-face masks for high-altitude and extreme cold environments. These solutions integrate advanced technologies, such as encryption, anthropometric correction factors, and thermal insulation, to ensure effective and safe treatment in challenging operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in its adaptation of the original patent's technology to address the specific needs of niche environments. The inventive step is the integration of specialized components and features that enable effective respiratory treatment in extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, disaster relief scenarios, and high-altitude or extreme cold settings.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the development of specialized respiratory treatment solutions for other niche environments, such as space exploration, underwater operations, or search and rescue missions. Variations could also involve the integration of additional sensors, such as environmental sensors or biometric sensors, to further enhance the effectiveness and safety of the respiratory treatment solutions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, aerospace, and defense. The targeted solutions for niche environments can provide a competitive edge in these markets, addressing specific challenges and needs that are not currently met by existing respiratory treatment solutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M16/06
A A61 A61B5/097
A A61 A61B5/1077
A A61 A61B5/1079
A A61 A61M16/0051
A A61 A61M16/021
G G06 G06V10/7553
G G06 G06V40/171
G G16 G16H20/40
G G16 G16H30/40
G G16 G16H40/63
A A61 A61B5/7264
A A61 A61M2016/0661
A A61 A61M2205/3306
A A61 A61M2205/3553
A A61 A61M2205/3584
A A61 A61M2205/3592
A A61 A61M2205/50
A A61 A61M2205/505
A A61 A61M2205/52
A A61 A61M2205/6063
A A61 A61M2205/6072
A A61 A61M2230/00
G G16 G16H10/60

Field of Art

Respiratory medical devices, mobile health applications, and patient interface measurement technologies, involving biomechanical measurement, digital image processing, and medical device sizing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in digital imaging, anthropometric measurement techniques, mobile application development, and respiratory treatment technologies, possessing knowledge of medical device design standards and human anatomical measurement principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's mobile application-based patient interface sizing method to specialized environmental contexts represents a predictable variation using known technological adaptation techniques. The core technological framework of facial feature measurement and digital image processing remains consistent, with environmental specialization representing a straightforward design modification. The PTD's variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving by applying existing technological principles to niche operational scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mobile application-based patient interface measurement using facial feature pixel data processing
PTD Variation
Secure mobile application for patient interface selection in high-security environments with encrypted data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding encryption to existing mobile measurement technology represents a known cybersecurity technique, predictably extending the original patent's digital measurement approach
Source Patent Element
Anthropometric correction factor for facial feature measurement
PTD Variation
Environmental adaptation of correction factors for high-altitude and extreme cold respiratory interfaces
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying correction algorithms for specific environmental conditions is a standard engineering design choice with predictable implementation using existing measurement frameworks
Source Patent Element
Digital image processing for facial feature measurement
PTD Variation
Integration of additional sensors like environmental and biometric sensors for respiratory device optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding sensor integration represents a known technique for enhancing measurement precision, using standard digital signal processing methods
Source Patent Element
Patient interface sizing based on facial feature measurements
PTD Variation
Specialized respiratory masks for extreme environments with integrated thermal and pressure regulation features
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting patient interfaces for specific environmental conditions represents a predictable engineering solution using known thermal management and pressure regulation techniques
Source Patent Element
Mobile application-based measurement of facial features
PTD Variation
Disaster relief respiratory treatment system with portable device and adaptive power management
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing context-specific medical device variations using existing technological frameworks is a standard engineering approach solving domain-specific challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of US Patent 11857726's mobile application-based patient interface measurement method, utilizing standard engineering adaptation techniques within the respiratory medical device domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,726
TitleMask sizing tool using a mobile application
Assignee(s)ResMed Pty Ltd