Intelligent Infusion Management System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced infusion management system that integrates wearable sensors, machine learning, and AI-powered predictive analytics to optimize fluid levels and enhance patient care.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the issue of detecting and reporting fluid levels in infusion devices, but it relied on manual monitoring and lacked real-time data analysis. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a wearable, implantable, or ingestible sensor that provides real-time fluid level monitoring and personalized recommendations for optimal infusion rates.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Intelligent Infusion Management System comprises a wearable, implantable, or ingestible sensor that continuously monitors fluid levels in real-time and transmits data to a central hub. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze historical infusion data and generate predictive models for fluid depletion. This enables healthcare professionals to receive timely alerts and take proactive measures to prevent fluid depletion. The system also includes a network of interconnected infusion devices, each equipped with advanced sensors and AI-powered predictive analytics, allowing for real-time monitoring and optimization of fluid levels across multiple patients and devices.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in infusion management by integrating wearable sensors, machine learning, and AI-powered predictive analytics. This combination of technologies enables real-time fluid level monitoring, personalized recommendations, and predictive analytics, which is a significant departure from the original patent's manual monitoring approach.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Intelligent Infusion Management System could include the use of implantable sensors, ingestible sensors, or even nanotechnology-based sensors. The system could also be integrated with electronic health records, allowing for seamless data exchange and enhanced patient care.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Intelligent Infusion Management System has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings. The system could be marketed as a comprehensive solution for infusion management, offering improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and enhanced efficiency for healthcare professionals.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/1684 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/10 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/18 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3306 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3327 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/42 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical Device Technology, specifically Infusion Monitoring Systems, involving biomedical engineering, sensor technologies, and medical device design with expertise in fluid monitoring, sensor integration, and patient care technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, working knowledge of sensor technologies, machine learning applications in medical monitoring, and experience designing patient-focused healthcare monitoring systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's integration of machine learning, wearable sensors, and predictive analytics represents a natural technological progression from the source patent's fundamental fluid monitoring approach. The core problem of tracking fluid levels remains consistent, with the PTD merely applying contemporary technological solutions that were readily available and predictable extensions of existing medical monitoring technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,759 |
|---|---|
| Title | System for detecting and reporting fluid levels in an infusion device |