ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,472,304, issued on Nov. 18.

"Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system for closed loop total intravenous anesthesia management" was invented by Juan Fernandez (Rockville, Md.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) for total intravenous anesthesia management is disclosed, enabling control over administration of anesthetic agents and dynamic adjustment according to patient physiological feedback. The system processes patient data, including processed EEG signals, hemodynamic information, capnography, and pulse oximetry, to facilitate real-time anesthetic dosage adjustments."

The patent was filed on Apr...