Adaptive Drug Delivery Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857758_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Drug Delivery Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857758_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857758_0004_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. 11,857,758.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts the original drug delivery device for specific, high-stakes operational environments, such as high-security areas, disaster relief zones, and extreme weather conditions, to provide timely and effective opioid overdose treatment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original drug delivery device, while effective in general settings, may not be suitable for unique operational environments where medical personnel may be limited or unavailable. This inventive concept addresses the need for specialized drug delivery systems that can operate reliably in these niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims introduce four specialized variations of the original drug delivery device, each tailored to a specific environment. The first variation incorporates a biometric sensor to detect opioid overdoses in high-security areas. The second variation uses a solar-powered battery to operate in remote disaster relief zones. The third variation features a waterproof housing and temperature-resistant drug reservoir to function in extreme weather conditions. The fourth variation establishes a network of implantable drug delivery devices that communicate with a central server to detect overdoses and automatically release medication in areas with limited medical infrastructure.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original drug delivery device, including the use of biometric sensors, solar-powered batteries, waterproof housings, and networked devices, which provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of opioid overdose treatment in niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other biometric sensors, such as ECG or blood oxygen level sensors, or the integration of additional features, such as GPS tracking or remote monitoring capabilities, to further enhance the device's functionality in niche environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive drug delivery systems for niche environments have significant commercial potential in industries such as emergency response, disaster relief, and high-security facilities, as well as in areas with limited medical infrastructure, providing a new avenue for opioid overdose treatment and prevention.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M5/14276
A A61 A61B5/4839
A A61 A61B5/4845
A A61 A61B5/4848
A A61 A61K9/0024
A A61 A61K9/0097
A A61 A61M5/44
A A61 A61M31/002
A A61 A61M37/0069
A A61 A61B5/01
A A61 A61F2250/0068
A A61 A61K31/485

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,758
TitleDrug delivery device and method
Assignee(s)Purdue Research Foundation