Smart Injector System for Personalized Medicine
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable injector compatible with cartridges of differing dimensions, integrated with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to enable precision medicine, personalized healthcare, and real-time monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an injector compatible with cartridges of differing dimensions, but it lacked the capabilities to adapt to individual patient needs, ensure authenticity, and provide real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the injector with advanced technologies to create a comprehensive system for personalized medicine.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The smart injector system consists of a wearable injector compatible with cartridges of differing dimensions, a blockchain-based tracking system for monitoring and verifying the authenticity of the cartridges and the injector, an IoT-enabled communication module for transmitting usage data and receiving software updates, and AI-powered analytics for monitoring and adjusting the dosage based on real-time patient data. The system also features interchangeable adapter collars made from novel materials with improved durability and biocompatibility. The sensor array detects and transmits data on cartridge compatibility, injection parameters, and injector performance, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the innovative combination of a wearable injector compatible with cartridges of differing dimensions with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, providing a synergistic system that enables precision medicine, personalized healthcare, and real-time monitoring. This integration of distinct technologies represents a non-obvious and novel advancement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the smart injector system could include variations in the design of the adapter collars, the type of novel materials used, or the integration of additional sensors or analytics tools. The system could also be adapted for use in different medical specialties or for administration of various types of medications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The smart injector system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of precision medicine and personalized healthcare. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring and optimization, ensure authenticity, and adapt to individual patient needs makes it an attractive solution for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and patients seeking more effective and personalized treatment options.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/2466 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/345 |
| A | A61 | A61M2005/244 |
| A | A61 | A61M2005/247 |
| A | A61 | A61M2005/2407 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically drug delivery systems and injection technologies, focusing on adaptable medical device design with expertise in mechanical engineering, materials science, and biomedical device integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degree, working knowledge of medical device design, familiarity with modular injection system technologies, understanding of material compatibility and sensor integration in medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's cartridge-compatible injector design with additional technological integrations represents a predictable and logical progression of the existing technical solution. The fundamental mechanical adaptability disclosed in the source patent provides a clear foundation for incorporating digital monitoring, tracking, and personalization technologies. The incremental additions of IoT, blockchain, and AI analytics represent straightforward technological enhancements that would be obvious to implement given the existing modular injector framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,767 |
|---|---|
| Title | Injector usable with different dimension cartridges |
| Assignee(s) | West Pharma. Services IL, Ltd. |