Smart Tamper Evident Closure Container System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system integrating a tamper-evident closure container with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies to provide enhanced security, real-time monitoring, and automated inventory management for emergency medical situations.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for the tamper-evident closure container improved response times in emergency situations, but it lacked advanced features for monitoring, tracking, and securing the container and its contents. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Smart Tamper Evident Closure Container System comprises a tamper-evident closure container, a syringe containing a predetermined amount of fluid, and an AI-powered sensor for monitoring the fluid level and sending alerts to a remote server. The system integrates with an IoT-enabled device for real-time tracking and transmission of usage data to a blockchain-based ledger, ensuring secure and tamper-evident storage. The container features a nanomaterial-based coating for enhanced security and tamper-evidence. An AI-powered inventory management software and notification module ensure automated inventory management and alert users of low inventory levels. The system employs blockchain-based encryption for secure data transmission.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies with the original tamper-evident closure container, providing a non-obvious and innovative solution for enhanced security, monitoring, and inventory management in emergency medical situations.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with other medical devices, such as defibrillators or ventilators, or using different types of sensors or encryption algorithms. Variations may include adapting the system for use in non-emergency medical situations or in industries beyond healthcare.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Smart Tamper Evident Closure Container System has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in emergency medical services, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. The system's advanced features and security measures make it an attractive solution for organizations seeking to improve response times, reduce errors, and enhance patient safety.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/002 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/31501 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/31525 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/50 |
| B | B65 | B65D55/06 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design, emergency medical equipment, container systems for pharmaceutical storage and delivery, with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and inventory tracking technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical degrees, experience in medical device design, familiarity with IoT, sensor technologies, and pharmaceutical packaging standards, capable of integrating multiple technological domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding digital monitoring, tracking, and security technologies to an existing medical container design represents a predictable extension of known technological convergence strategies. The core mechanical container structure remains substantially unchanged, with added digital layers providing enhanced functionality. These technological integrations represent standard engineering approaches to improving medical device utility and safety.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,754 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tamper evident closure container |