Neurostimulation-based Solutions for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857789_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Neurostimulation-based Solutions for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857789_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857789_0002_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. 11,857,789.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept applies the core technology of neurostimulation to novel industries and use cases, unlocking new opportunities for improving crop growth, livestock behavior, athletic performance, veterinary medicine, and cognitive function.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to neurostimulation methods and systems for regulating current in the presence of MRI/EMI interference. While effective in its intended application, the technology's potential extends beyond its original scope. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring its applicability to entirely different industries and fields, where the technology can provide innovative solutions to pressing problems.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves adapting the neurostimulation technology to various industries and use cases. For instance, in agriculture, neurostimulation can enhance crop growth by applying electrical stimulation to plants, promoting photosynthesis and nutrient uptake. In livestock management, targeted neurostimulation can improve feeding habits, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. In athletics, transcranial electrical stimulation can improve focus, concentration, and reaction time. In veterinary medicine, implantable devices can deliver targeted neurostimulation to manage chronic pain in pets. Finally, personalized neurostimulation protocols can enhance cognitive function in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel applications and use cases that were not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of neurostimulation technology to address diverse industry-specific challenges, and adapting the technology to meet those needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include varying the type and intensity of neurostimulation, using different electrode configurations, or incorporating additional sensors and data analytics to optimize the technology's performance. Variations may also involve integrating the neurostimulation technology with existing systems or platforms in each industry.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, livestock management, athletics, veterinary medicine, and healthcare. The technology can be marketed as a solution for improving crop yields, enhancing livestock productivity, optimizing athletic performance, managing chronic pain in pets, and supporting cognitive development in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, specifically neurostimulation technologies and electrical stimulation systems for biological interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or electrical engineer with expertise in neural interface design, electrical stimulation techniques, and medical device development, possessing advanced knowledge of electrode configurations, signal modulation, and biological response mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the neurostimulation technology disclosed in the source patent provides a fundamental platform for broad application across multiple biological domains. The core principles of targeted electrical stimulation, signal modulation, and electrode-based intervention are directly transferable to diverse contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing neurostimulation techniques by applying known electrical stimulation principles to novel industrial and biological scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Neurostimulation system with configurable electrodes for targeting specific tissue regions
PTD Variation
Applying neurostimulation techniques to crop growth by targeting plant cellular processes
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that electrical stimulation principles are fundamentally similar across biological systems, making crop stimulation a predictable adaptation of existing neural stimulation technologies
Source Patent Element
EMI feedback signal generation and current regulation mechanisms
PTD Variation
Integrating real-time environmental data to dynamically adjust neurostimulation parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Dynamic signal modulation based on feedback is a known technique in electrical stimulation systems, representing an obvious design optimization for precision intervention
Source Patent Element
Implantable neurostimulation system with configurable electrode arrays
PTD Variation
Developing veterinary implantable devices for chronic pain management
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting existing implantable neurostimulation technologies to veterinary applications represents a straightforward extension of known medical device design principles
Source Patent Element
Current regulation circuit with error amplification and voltage reference
PTD Variation
Creating personalized neurostimulation protocols for cognitive enhancement
Obviousness Reasoning
Customizing stimulation parameters through precise current and voltage control is a predictable application of existing neurostimulation regulation techniques
Source Patent Element
Antenna-based EMI interference detection in neurostimulation systems
PTD Variation
Synchronizing neurostimulation with biometric and environmental data in athletic performance enhancement
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating external sensor data with electrical stimulation represents a known technique for adaptive intervention in biomedical systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857789 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed neurostimulation variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing electrical stimulation technologies. The fundamental principles of targeted electrical intervention, signal modulation, and adaptive stimulation are directly transferable across biological domains, rendering the proposed applications prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,789
TitleNeurostimulation method and system for active emulation of passive discharge in presence of MRI/EMI interference
Assignee(s)Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.