Modular Wearable Injector System for Personalized Substance Delivery
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation wearable injector system that seamlessly adapts to various modular cartridges, ensuring optimal substance delivery and user experience through advanced machine learning algorithms and real-time calibration.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an injector compatible with cartridges of differing dimensions. However, it lacked the flexibility and adaptability to accommodate diverse user needs and preferences. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a wearable injector system that can automatically detect and adapt to various cartridges, providing a more personalized and efficient substance delivery experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The modular wearable injector system comprises a body, a plurality of modular cartridges of varying dimensions, and a cartridge recognition module. The cartridges contain distinct substances and feature unique identifiers and self-contained substance delivery mechanisms, enabling hot-swapping without interrupting the injection process. The cartridge recognition module utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict and optimize the injection process based on historical usage data and user preferences. The system also includes a cloud-based analytics platform for remote monitoring and tracking of injector usage patterns, allowing for personalized feedback and predictive maintenance scheduling.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the concept of a wearable injector system with a cartridge recognition module, which enables seamless compatibility with various cartridges and provides real-time calibration and optimization. This represents a significant departure from the original patent's fixed injector design and constitutes a non-obvious improvement.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in cartridge design, such as different shapes or sizes, or the integration of additional sensors or actuators to further enhance the injection process. Other variations could involve different machine learning algorithms or data analytics platforms to optimize the system's performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular wearable injector system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, particularly in the areas of diabetes management, pain management, and personalized medicine. The system's adaptability and user-centric design make it an attractive solution for patients and healthcare providers seeking more efficient and effective substance delivery methods.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically drug delivery systems and wearable injection technologies, requiring expertise in mechanical design, biomedical engineering, and adaptive medical device interfaces
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with 3-5 years of experience in drug delivery systems, familiar with modular medical device architectures, sensor integration, and adaptive technology design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's machine learning-enabled cartridge recognition system represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's core concept of multi-cartridge compatibility. The fundamental mechanical adaptability disclosed in the source patent provides a clear technical foundation for introducing intelligent, data-driven cartridge interaction. The machine learning and cloud analytics represent incremental improvements using standard techniques in medical device design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,767 |
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| Title | Injector usable with different dimension cartridges |
| Assignee(s) | West Pharma. Services IL, Ltd. |