Next-Generation Intra-oral Radiation Shielding System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A modular, AI-powered intra-oral radiation shielding system for protecting oral tissues during head and neck cancer treatment, featuring real-time radiation exposure monitoring, adaptive tongue positioning, and personalized 3D-printed devices.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment, but it had limitations in terms of customization, real-time monitoring, and adaptive tongue positioning. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI, sensors, and 3D printing to provide a more effective and personalized solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation intra-oral radiation shielding system comprises a modular, 3D-printed intra-oral device with adaptive, AI-powered tongue positioning and real-time radiation exposure monitoring. The device features integrated sensors for tracking radiation exposure and adaptive tongue positioning, ensuring optimal protection of oral tissues during treatment. The system also includes a cloud-based platform for optimizing radiation treatment, featuring a database of patient-specific, 3D-printed intra-oral devices with integrated sensors and AI-driven radiation exposure tracking and tongue positioning.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the use of AI, sensors, and 3D printing to provide a personalized, adaptive, and real-time radiation shielding system, which is not disclosed in the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables a paradigm shift in oral tissue protection during radiation treatment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable, intra-oral radiation shielding devices with integrated neural interfaces for patient feedback and comfort optimization, or modular, robotic intra-oral devices with interchangeable, 3D-printed modules and integrated sensors. Variations could also include different materials, geometries, or sensing technologies for the intra-oral device.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation intra-oral radiation shielding system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of radiation oncology and head and neck cancer treatment. The system's ability to provide personalized, adaptive, and real-time radiation shielding could improve patient outcomes, reduce treatment costs, and increase market share for companies adopting this technology.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design, radiation oncology, and assistive medical technologies focused on patient-specific protective devices for radiation treatment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in radiation oncology, 3D printing technologies, sensor integration, and adaptive medical device design, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in developing patient-specific medical interventions
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, sensors, and 3D printing into existing radiation protection devices represents a predictable evolution of medical device design. The fundamental structure and purpose of the source patent's intra-oral radiation protection device provides a clear technical foundation for incorporating advanced monitoring and adaptive technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles, utilizing well-understood technological integration strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,802 |
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| Title | Intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment |
| Assignee(s) | GrayDuck Stents, LLC |