Adaptive Separation Platform for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the food elevating platform to create a versatile, adaptive separation platform for various industries, enabling efficient separation of substances in bioreactors, breweries, wastewater treatment, biofuel production, and medical waste management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original food elevating platform, designed for elevating food above liquids in containers, had limitations in its application scope. This inventive concept addresses the need for a flexible, adjustable separation platform that can be applied to diverse industries, solving the problem of inefficient substance separation and contamination risks in these fields.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive separation platform comprises a mesh screen and adjustable wings or extensions that can engage various container or vessel walls. This design allows for efficient separation of substances in different industries, such as separating microorganism-containing cultures from nutrient-rich media in bioreactors, yeast-containing fermentation broth from solid sediment in breweries, solid waste from liquid effluent in wastewater treatment, biomass-containing mixtures from liquid solvents in biofuel production, and medical waste from sterile surfaces in hospital settings.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of this inventive concept lies in the application of the food elevating platform's core technology to diverse industries, providing a versatile, adjustable separation platform that solves specific problems in each field. The inventive step is the recognition of the platform's potential beyond food containers and its adaptation to address the unique challenges of various industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying mesh screen materials, adjustable wing designs, or modular platform configurations to accommodate different container or vessel sizes and shapes. Variations could also involve integrating sensors, automation, or other technologies to enhance the platform's performance and efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive separation platform has significant commercial potential in various industries, including biotechnology, brewing, wastewater treatment, biofuel production, and healthcare. The market for this platform is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, or direct sales to companies and organizations seeking efficient substance separation solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J19/005 |
| B | B65 | B65D81/262 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Separation and filtration technologies, specifically platforms for elevating and segregating substances in containers across multiple industrial contexts
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A technical professional with expertise in materials engineering, industrial design, and separation technologies, possessing knowledge of mesh screen configurations, container interface design, and cross-industry adaptation of filtration principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical principles of the food elevating platform - a mesh screen within an adjustable frame designed to separate substances - are directly transferable to multiple industrial contexts. The platform's fundamental structural elements remain consistent across applications, with only minor modifications to accommodate specific environmental requirements. The technical problem of substance separation is fundamentally similar across industries, making the adaptation of the original platform design a predictable engineering solution.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,100 |
|---|---|
| Title | Food elevating platform |