Looped Wire Technology for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857741_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Looped Wire Technology for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857741_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857741_0002_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. 11,857,741.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the core technology of looped wires for advanced stent grafts to pioneer novel applications in environmental monitoring, agricultural optimization, underwater archaeology, structural health monitoring, and ocean current tracking.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the challenges of endovascular aneurysm repair by introducing looped wires for pre-cannulated endograft systems. However, the inventive concept recognizes the untapped potential of looped wire technology to solve problems in other industries. By applying the core technology to new fields, the inventive concept tackles limitations in environmental monitoring, agricultural efficiency, underwater exploration, infrastructure safety, and oceanic research.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system or method that utilizes looped wires in various configurations to address specific challenges in different industries. For instance, in environmental monitoring, looped wires collect water samples from different depths for analysis. In agricultural optimization, looped wires detect soil moisture levels to adjust irrigation systems. In underwater archaeology, looped wire sensor arrays detect subtle changes in water currents to identify potential sites. In structural health monitoring, looped wires form a network to detect cracks and deformations in bridges. Finally, in ocean current tracking, looped wires with embedded sensors and GPS monitor the movement of ocean currents and predict their impact on marine ecosystems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of looped wire technology, transitioning from medical devices to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the versatility of looped wires and their potential to solve complex problems in various fields, thereby expanding the scope of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different materials or geometries for the looped wires, varying sensor types for detection, or alternative data analysis methods. Variations may also include integrating looped wires with other technologies, such as IoT devices or drones, to enhance their capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including environmental consulting, agricultural technology, underwater exploration, infrastructure inspection, and oceanic research. The market demand for innovative solutions in these fields is substantial, and the inventive concept is poised to capitalize on this demand.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M25/09
A A61 A61F2/95
A A61 A61F2/954
A A61 A61F2/07
A A61 A61F2002/065
A A61 A61M2025/0915
A A61 A61M2025/09108
A A61 A61M2025/09133
A A61 A61M2025/09141
A A61 A61M2025/09175

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,741
TitleLooped wire for advanced stent grafts and methods of using same
Assignee(s)W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.