Advanced Cranial Nerve Stimulation System

Publication ID: 24-11857792_0001_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Cranial Nerve Stimulation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857792_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857792_0001_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. 11,857,792.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An enhanced system for stimulating cranial nerves, featuring real-time feedback, optimized power management, and improved implantation techniques, to more effectively treat sleep disorders, breathing disorders, and other conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for 'Methods for stimulation of cranial nerves' addressed the limitations of existing treatments for various disorders, including sleep apnea and breathing disorders. However, the original patent's implantable device lacked real-time feedback and optimization capabilities, leading to suboptimal treatment outcomes. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating sensing modules, power management, and advanced implantation techniques to improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced system comprises a neuromodulation device with integrated sensing modules for real-time monitoring of disease states and treatment efficacy. The device is designed for implantation in the anterior cervical region and features a compact, motion-resistant housing with a stabilization mechanism. The system also includes a power management module to optimize power consumption and extend battery life. The implantation method involves a minimally invasive incision, guidance system navigation, and bioabsorbable anchor securing. The real-time feedback enables adjustment of the neuromodulation signal to optimize treatment outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of real-time feedback and optimization, integrated sensing modules, power management, and advanced implantation techniques, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the existing technology, enabling more effective treatment of sleep disorders, breathing disorders, and other conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the sensing module design, power management algorithms, and implantation techniques. For example, the sensing module could be replaced with a different type of sensor or the power management module could be adapted for use in other implantable devices. Additionally, the implantation technique could be modified for use in different anatomical regions or patient populations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced cranial nerve stimulation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the treatment of sleep disorders, breathing disorders, and other conditions. The system's improved efficacy and patient outcomes could lead to increased adoption and market share in the neuromodulation device market.

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, specifically neurostimulation devices for treating neurological and sleep disorders, with expertise in implantable medical device design, neural interface technologies, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in neural stimulation technologies, familiar with implantable medical device design, signal processing, and medical intervention strategies for neurological disorders

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD represents predictable incremental improvements to the source patent's neural stimulation device, utilizing standard engineering techniques of adding real-time feedback, optimizing power management, and refining implantation methods. The core technological concept of cranial nerve stimulation remains consistent, with the PTD introducing well-known engineering enhancements that would be obvious to implement given the existing technological foundation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Implantable neuromodulation device for cranial nerve stimulation in anterior cervical region

PTD Variation

Adding integrated sensing module for real-time disease state monitoring and therapy optimization

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding sensor feedback to medical devices is a known technique for improving treatment precision, representing a predictable application of standard biomedical engineering design principles

Source Patent Element

Device targeting hypoglossal nerve for sleep apnea treatment

PTD Variation

Implementing power management module with low-power mode for extended battery life

Obviousness Reasoning

Power optimization in implantable medical devices is a standard engineering challenge with well-understood solution strategies, making this modification an obvious design improvement

Source Patent Element

Basic implantation method in cervical region

PTD Variation

Introducing minimally invasive guidance system and bioabsorbable anchoring technique

Obviousness Reasoning

Surgical technique refinement using navigation technologies and advanced anchoring materials represents a predictable evolution in medical device implantation methods

Source Patent Element

Neuromodulation signal applied to cranial nerves

PTD Variation

Real-time signal adjustment based on integrated sensing module feedback

Obviousness Reasoning

Dynamic signal modulation based on physiological feedback is a known technique in neural stimulation, representing an obvious extension of existing technological approaches

Source Patent Element

Basic device housing for cervical region

PTD Variation

Compact motion-resistant housing with flexible anatomical stabilization mechanism

Obviousness Reasoning

Improving device stability and patient comfort through anatomically adaptive design represents a standard engineering approach to medical device optimization

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857792 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as they represent predictable engineering improvements utilizing known techniques in neural stimulation device design. The incremental advancements in sensing, power management, and implantation methods do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, and therefore constitute prior art that would render similar claims obvious to one skilled in the relevant technological domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,792
Title	Methods for stimulation of cranial nerves
Assignee(s)	NuXcel2, L.L.C.