Adaptive Air Extraction Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857774_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Air Extraction Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857774_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857774_0009_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. 11,857,774.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original air extraction device for intravenous tubing to cater to specific, high-stakes environments, including high-security settings, disaster relief scenarios, and extreme weather conditions. This enables reliable and efficient air removal in situations where standard devices may be insufficient or compromised.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for efficient air removal in intravenous tubing, but its design may not be suitable for environments with unique constraints or requirements. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating specialized features and materials to ensure the device's integrity and performance in high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises three primary variants: a high-security air extraction device, a disaster relief air extraction device, and an air extraction device for extreme weather conditions. The high-security variant features a tamper-evident chamber with enhanced security features and sensors to detect unauthorized access or tampering. The disaster relief variant is designed to be portable, compact, and lightweight, with a battery-powered chamber for use in areas without reliable power supply. The extreme weather variant is built to withstand extreme temperatures, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. Each variant incorporates the original patent's air extraction principles while introducing specialized components and materials to address the unique challenges of their respective environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original air extraction device to cater to specific, high-stakes environments. The incorporation of specialized features, materials, and designs constitutes an inventive step, as it provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent in these contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variants for other specialized environments, such as space exploration or high-altitude operations. Additional variations could involve integrating the air extraction device with other medical equipment or incorporating advanced sensors and monitoring systems to enhance performance and safety.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries serving high-stakes environments, including healthcare providers operating in high-security settings, disaster relief organizations, and military or emergency response teams. The device's adaptability to extreme weather conditions also opens up opportunities in industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, or construction.

Field of Art

Medical Device Engineering, specifically Intravenous (IV) Fluid Delivery Systems and Air Extraction Technologies, requiring expertise in medical device design, fluid dynamics, and specialized environmental adaptations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in medical device design, familiar with IV tubing systems, fluid transfer mechanisms, and standard engineering problem-solving techniques for medical equipment adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental air extraction mechanism remains consistent across the PTD's variations, with modifications representing predictable engineering adaptations to specific environmental constraints. The core functionality of air bubble removal through a flexible chamber is preserved, while specialized features represent routine design modifications to address known operational challenges in different contexts. The variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be immediately apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the original device's utility.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Flexible chamber design for air extraction from IV tubing
PTD Variation
High-security variant with tamper-evident chamber and integrated sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security sensors to a medical device is a predictable design enhancement, representing a known technique for improving device integrity in sensitive environments
Source Patent Element
Basic fluid transfer mechanism through inlet and outlet tubes
PTD Variation
Disaster relief version with battery-powered portable design
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting a medical device for portable use with battery power represents a standard engineering solution for extending operational contexts, using well-established power integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Chamber constructed from flexible material
PTD Variation
Extreme weather variant using temperature-resistant materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection to withstand environmental extremes is a routine engineering design choice, representing a predictable solution to known operational limitations
Source Patent Element
Air extraction through chamber squeezing mechanism
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor systems for monitoring air extraction process
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding monitoring capabilities to a medical device represents a standard approach to enhancing diagnostic and safety features, using known sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic fluid transfer path through chamber
PTD Variation
Specialized environmental adaptations for high-stakes scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying medical devices for specific operational contexts represents a predictable engineering problem-solving approach, involving incremental design modifications to address known limitations
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious extensions of US Patent 11857774, as they represent predictable engineering adaptations of the original air extraction device's fundamental mechanism, employing routine design modifications to address specific environmental constraints without introducing non-obvious technological innovations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,774
TitleIntravenous tubing venting assembly
Assignee(s)UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED