Advanced Pediatric Post-Op Garment for Critical Care
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed garments for pediatric patients with post-operative drain compartments, addressing the need for proper post-operative care. However, these garments may not be suitable for use in specialized environments, such as disaster relief or high-security settings, where additional features and considerations are necessary to ensure effective treatment and patient safety. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing garments tailored to these unique environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present invention provides a novel and non-obvious solution by adapting the original garment design to address the unique challenges of specialized environments. The new claims introduce specific features and components that are not present in the original patent, such as water-resistant materials, biometric sensors, temperature-regulation modules, and oxygen-sensing modules, which provide a significant improvement over the prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include garments with adjustable compartments, garments with integrated pain management systems, or garments with built-in antimicrobial properties. Variations of the invention could also include garments designed for specific types of surgeries or medical conditions, such as garments for pediatric patients with spinal cord injuries or garments for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present invention has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of pediatric post-operative care, disaster relief, and high-security medical environments. The invention could be marketed to hospitals, medical device manufacturers, and disaster relief organizations, providing a unique solution for pediatric patients in specialized environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A41 | A41D13/1245 |
| A | A41 | A41D13/1272 |
| A | A41 | A41D27/20 |
| A | A41 | A41D13/1281 |
| A | A61 | A61M2209/088 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical garment design for post-operative patient care, specifically pediatric and adolescent medical apparel with specialized drain management systems, requiring expertise in textile engineering, medical device design, and patient comfort technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical textile engineer with 5-7 years experience in medical garment design, familiar with pediatric medical equipment standards, material science, and adaptive clothing technologies for patient recovery environments
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's pediatric post-operative garment design provides a foundational framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by incorporating known medical textile technologies and environmental modification techniques. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core concepts, utilizing standard design modification strategies common in medical garment engineering. The disclosed variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize post-operative patient care across different contextual challenges.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Garments for pediatric patients with post-operative drain compartments |
| Assignee(s) | CREATE TO OVERCOME LLC |