Intelligent Medical Device Management System using Synergistic Combinations

Publication ID: 24-11857755_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Medical Device Management System using Synergistic Combinations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857755_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857755_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. 11,857,755.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates associations-based medical device management with AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud technologies to create a powerful system for optimizing fluid delivery in medical environments.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional infusion pumps and medical device management systems have limitations in terms of scalability, security, and real-time data analysis. The original patent addressed some of these limitations by using associations to manage medical devices. However, the inventive concept takes this further by incorporating synergistic combinations of advanced technologies to create a more robust and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a network-enabled association management resource, a blockchain-based authentication module, and a machine learning-powered medical information analytics engine. The association management resource associates multiple medical devices based on input received over the network. The blockchain-based authentication module verifies the authenticity of the associated medical devices, ensuring secure data exchange. The machine learning-powered medical information analytics engine analyzes medical information from the associated medical devices to optimize fluid delivery to a recipient. The system can also utilize IoT sensor data to generate a digital twin of the medical environment, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of fluid delivery.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of advanced technologies to create a more powerful and efficient medical device management system. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud technologies with associations-based management enables real-time data analysis, secure data exchange, and optimized fluid delivery, which is not possible with the original patent alone.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, varying IoT sensor configurations, or alternative blockchain-based authentication modules. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different medical environments, such as hospitals, clinics, or home care settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device management market, particularly in hospitals and healthcare systems. The system's ability to optimize fluid delivery, ensure secure data exchange, and provide real-time insights could lead to improved patient care, reduced costs, and enhanced operational efficiency.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M5/142
G G16 G16H20/17
G G16 G16H40/20
G G16 G16H40/67
A A61 A61M2205/3561
A A61 A61M2205/6009

Field of Art

Medical device management systems, specifically networked infusion pump technologies with device association and information sharing capabilities, requiring expertise in medical informatics, network communication protocols, and medical device interoperability

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device systems architect with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or computer science, experienced in medical device networking, IoT sensor integration, and healthcare information systems design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's device association methodology with emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT represents a predictable technological progression. The fundamental concept of networked medical device communication provides a clear foundation for integrating advanced computational techniques. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of existing device management paradigms using well-established technological frameworks.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Network-based device association and invitation mechanism for fluid delivery devices
PTD Variation
Adding blockchain authentication and IoT sensor integration to verify and enhance device associations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional security and data collection layers is a known technique in networked medical systems, representing a predictable technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Medical information display and sharing between associated devices
PTD Variation
Incorporating machine learning analytics to optimize medical information processing and fluid delivery recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to existing medical information systems is a standard approach for enhancing decision support capabilities
Source Patent Element
Network-based device communication for medical information exchange
PTD Variation
Implementing cloud infrastructure and distributed ledger technologies for enhanced data management
Obviousness Reasoning
Migrating existing communication protocols to cloud and blockchain platforms represents a standard technological evolution with expected interoperability
Source Patent Element
Device association based on network invitation mechanism
PTD Variation
Creating a digital twin of the medical environment using comprehensive IoT sensor data integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding device association concepts to create comprehensive system representations is a predictable extension of existing networked device management approaches
Source Patent Element
Caregiver-initiated device programming and fluid delivery selection
PTD Variation
Implementing natural language processing interfaces for more intuitive system interaction
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing user interfaces through advanced interaction technologies is a standard design optimization approach in medical device systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857755 and the comprehensive technological extensions disclosed herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed medical device management system variations obvious and predictable. The systematic integration of blockchain, AI, IoT, and cloud technologies represents a logical progression of existing device association methodologies, rendering potential patent claims covering similar technical implementations obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,755
TitleMedical device management using associations
Assignee(s)Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC