Advanced Infusion Management System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation infusion management system that leverages AI, machine learning, and advanced sensing technologies to provide real-time monitoring, autonomous control, and precision fluid delivery in various medical settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for integrated liquid flow closed loop sensing and control addressed the need for accurate flow rate monitoring in infusion processes. However, it has limitations in terms of adaptability, scalability, and patient-centric care. The new inventive concept builds upon the original idea, overcoming these limitations by introducing advanced technologies that enable real-time patient data integration, autonomous infusion therapy, and decentralized data management.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Advanced Infusion Management System comprises a machine learning-based flow control module that dynamically adjusts infusion rates based on real-time patient data and fluid viscosity measurements. The system utilizes artificial intelligence to predict and prevent infusion-related complications, such as over-infusion or under-infusion. It incorporates wearable or implantable devices with MEMS flow sensors, enabling real-time monitoring and control of fluid flow rates in ambulatory patients. The system also features a decentralized infusion management platform with a blockchain-based data storage system, securely recording and sharing patient infusion data among healthcare providers and institutions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in infusion management by integrating AI, machine learning, and advanced sensing technologies to provide real-time monitoring, autonomous control, and precision fluid delivery. The use of machine learning-based flow control, artificial intelligence-driven complication prediction, and decentralized data management via blockchain technology are novel and non-obvious advancements over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Advanced Infusion Management System could include the use of different AI algorithms, various types of sensors, or alternative data storage systems. The system could also be adapted for use in different medical settings, such as in-home care or emergency response situations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Advanced Infusion Management System has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of hospital care, home healthcare, and pharmaceutical research. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, autonomous control, and precision fluid delivery could improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of infusion therapy.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/172 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3334 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3584 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/52 |
| H | H01 | H01R13/15 |
| H | H01 | H01R2201/12 |
| H | H01 | H01R2201/20 |
| H | H02 | H02J50/10 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically infusion systems and fluid delivery technologies, with expertise in electronic sensing, control systems, and medical device integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with microfluidic sensing, electronic control systems, and regulatory compliance for medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the Advanced Infusion Management System represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core concepts of integrated flow sensing and control. The machine learning and AI-driven approaches are natural progressions of existing closed-loop sensing technologies. The additional features like blockchain data management and MEMS sensors represent incremental improvements using known techniques in adjacent technological domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,762 |
|---|---|
| Title | Integrated liquid flow closed loop sensing and control |
| Assignee(s) | CareFusion 303, Inc. |