Arced Implant Unit for Synergistic Nerve Modulation
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The disclosed inventive concept integrates arced implant units for nerve modulation with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful system for treating various physiological conditions and disorders.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an arced implant unit for modulating nerves, but it had limitations in terms of data storage, real-time optimization, and tissue inflammation. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the arced implant unit with advanced technologies to provide a more effective and personalized nerve modulation system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises an arced implant unit configured for implantation into a body of a subject, which is integrated with various technologies such as blockchain-based data storage units, AI-powered machine learning algorithms, graphene-based nanomaterial coatings, cloud-based AI platforms, and 3D-printed biocompatible scaffolds. These integrations enable real-time optimization of nerve modulation parameters, enhanced conductivity and reduced tissue inflammation, personalized nerve modulation protocols, and facilitated nerve regeneration. The system can be used to treat various physiological conditions and disorders, including sleep breathing disorders.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of the arced implant unit with distinct technologies, providing a synergistic effect that enhances the overall performance and effectiveness of the nerve modulation system. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a more powerful system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the arced implant unit with other technologies such as robotics, virtual reality, or advanced biomaterials. Variations of the system could be designed for specific applications, such as treating chronic pain or neurological disorders.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of neurology, cardiology, and respiratory medicine. The system's ability to provide personalized and effective nerve modulation makes it an attractive solution for treating various physiological conditions and disorders, with a potential market size in the billions of dollars.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, specifically neural modulation devices and implantable electrical stimulation systems for treating physiological disorders
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in neural interface technologies, electrical stimulation methods, medical device design, and interdisciplinary medical technology integration, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or electrical engineering with specialized knowledge in implantable medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies in neural modulation, where the integration of AI, blockchain, and advanced materials represents incremental improvements to the foundational implant design disclosed in the source patent. The core implant unit's fundamental structure remains consistent, with the PTD merely adding contemporary technological enhancements that are well-understood in the medical technology domain. These variations would be considered obvious extensions that leverage emerging technologies to improve neural modulation systems' functionality and data management.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,791 |
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| Title | Arced implant unit for modulation of nerves |
| Assignee(s) | Nyxoah SA |