Intelligent Fluid Sensor Systems for Enhanced Patient Safety

Publication ID: 24-11857760_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Fluid Sensor Systems for Enhanced Patient Safety,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857760_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857760_0008_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. 11,857,760.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates fluid sensors with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more powerful system for monitoring and controlling fluid delivery in medical environments, enabling real-time detection and prevention of potential occlusions and improving patient safety.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's fluid sensor, while effective in detecting pressure changes in fluid delivery conduits, has limitations in terms of real-time data analysis, secure data storage, and seamless integration with other medical devices. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining the fluid sensor with advanced technologies to provide a more comprehensive and proactive approach to fluid delivery monitoring.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a fluid sensor that detects pressure changes in a fluid delivery conduit, a machine learning module that analyzes the detected pressure changes to predict potential occlusions, and a blockchain-based data storage system that securely stores and shares the prediction data. Additionally, the system may include an IoT-enabled infusion pump that adjusts fluid flow rates based on the detection, a cloud-based AI module that analyzes the detected pressure changes, and a notification module that sends alerts to medical personnel. The system enables real-time monitoring and control of fluid delivery, reducing the risk of potential occlusions and improving patient safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel combination of a fluid sensor with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, which provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables real-time data analysis, secure data storage, and seamless integration with other medical devices, resulting in a more powerful and effective system for monitoring and controlling fluid delivery.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include integrating the fluid sensor with other medical devices, such as ventilators or dialysis machines, or using different types of sensors, such as optical or thermal sensors. Variations of the system may include using different AI algorithms or blockchain protocols, or incorporating additional features, such as real-time video monitoring or remote patient monitoring.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in hospitals and healthcare facilities. The system can be marketed as a comprehensive solution for fluid delivery monitoring and control, providing a competitive advantage in terms of patient safety and care. The market for intelligent fluid sensor systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for advanced medical technologies and the need for improved patient safety.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M5/16854
A A61 A61M5/365
A A61 A61M39/08
G G01 G01N29/02
G G01 G01N29/222
A A61 A61M2005/16863
A A61 A61M2205/332
A A61 A61M2205/3331

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically fluid sensing and monitoring technologies for medical interventions, with expertise in ultrasonic sensing, pressure detection, and medical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with advanced knowledge of sensor technologies, medical instrumentation, and digital health systems, capable of integrating multiple technological domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing fluid sensor architectures represents a predictable evolution of medical monitoring systems. The source patent's fundamental fluid sensing mechanism provides a clear technological foundation for enhanced digital monitoring and predictive capabilities. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing sensor technologies using well-established digital integration techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ultrasonic transmitter and pressure sensor for detecting fluid characteristics
PTD Variation
Adding machine learning module to analyze pressure change patterns and predict potential occlusions
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to sensor data analysis, representing a known technique for extracting advanced insights from existing sensor technologies
Source Patent Element
Fluid delivery conduit monitoring system
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT-enabled infusion pump for real-time flow rate adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of sensor technology with adaptive control systems, representing a standard approach to creating intelligent medical devices
Source Patent Element
Pressure-based fluid sensing mechanism
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage and decentralized application for monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard data management technologies to medical sensor systems, representing a predictable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Fluid sensor for detecting conduit characteristics
PTD Variation
Cloud-based AI module for comprehensive data analysis and medical personnel notification
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of sensor technologies using established cloud computing and AI notification frameworks
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857760's fundamental fluid sensor architecture, the present disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of digital monitoring technologies with existing fluid sensing mechanisms to be an obvious technological progression, thereby rendering potential patent claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness criteria.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,760
TitleFluid sensor
Assignee(s)HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.