Next-Generation Blood Pumps
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A revolutionary, miniaturized, and implantable blood pump system that wirelessly harnesses external energy and adapts to individual circulatory needs, enabling personalized, long-term circulatory support.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed blood pumps with limitations in size, power supply, and adaptability to individual patients. The next-generation blood pumps address these limitations by introducing miniaturized, implantable, and wirelessly powered pump modules that adapt to a patient's anatomy and circulatory needs.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a miniaturized, implantable pump module that is powered wirelessly through inductive coupling with an external energy source. This enables long-term implantation within a patient's circulatory system. The pump module features a self-sustaining, bio-inspired propulsion mechanism that mimics the natural pumping action of the heart, minimizing energy consumption and maximizing circulatory support. Additionally, the system incorporates a closed-loop control mechanism that utilizes real-time, AI-driven monitoring of a patient's hemodynamic parameters to optimize pump performance and ensure personalized, adaptive circulatory support.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its miniaturized, implantable, and wirelessly powered design, which enables long-term implantation and personalized circulatory support. The inventive step is the integration of bio-inspired propulsion mechanisms and AI-driven control systems, which revolutionize the field of blood pumps.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept include swarm-based micro-pumps, wearable, non-invasive blood pump devices, and flexible, conformable pump elements driven by artificial muscle technology. These variations ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to diverse patient needs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation blood pumps have vast commercial potential in the medical device industry, targeting applications in cardiac assist devices, mechanical circulatory support, and personalized medicine. The market for these devices is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing demand for minimally invasive, long-term circulatory support solutions.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, specifically cardiac assist devices and mechanical circulatory support systems, requiring advanced knowledge of fluid dynamics, medical device design, and cardiovascular physiology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in implantable medical devices, fluid mechanics, wireless power transfer, and advanced control systems, typically holding a PhD or equivalent professional experience in medical device innovation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's wireless power, miniaturization, and adaptive control strategies represent predictable technological extensions of existing blood pump technologies. The core functional requirements of blood pumps - minimally invasive deployment, efficient blood flow management, and sustained performance - remain consistent with the source patent's teachings. The proposed variations demonstrate incremental improvements using known engineering techniques and emerging technologies readily available to skilled practitioners.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,777 |
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| Title | Blood pumps |
| Assignee(s) | Procyrion, Inc. |