Surface Cleaning Technology for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept extends the core technology of surface cleaning apparatuses with energy storage members and chargers to various new industries and use cases, including wearable devices, medical equipment cleaning, vehicle surface cleaning, boat cleaning, and greenhouse cleaning robots.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a surface cleaning apparatus with an energy storage member and a charger, primarily designed for household use. However, this technology has broader potential applications. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by adapting the core technology to diverse industries and use cases, providing innovative solutions for specific challenges in these fields.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a surface cleaning module and an energy storage member, which can be integrated into various devices and systems. In the wearable device embodiment, the surface cleaning module cleans surfaces of a user's body. In the medical equipment cleaning system, the surface cleaning apparatus ensures sterile environments. For vehicle surface cleaning, the apparatus is operable in remote locations. The portable cleaning system for boats enables cleaning in marine environments, while the cleaning robot for greenhouses automates surface cleaning. The energy storage member and charger are adapted to each specific application, providing efficient and reliable power supply.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the adaptation of the original patent's core technology to diverse industries and use cases, resulting in new and non-obvious applications. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for the surface cleaning technology to be applied beyond household use, combined with the innovative implementation of the technology in each specific field.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Other potential embodiments of the inventive concept include integrating the surface cleaning module and energy storage member into agricultural equipment, construction machinery, or even drones for aerial surface cleaning. Variations could also include using different types of energy storage members, such as supercapacitors or fuel cells, or incorporating advanced sensors and automation features.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including healthcare, automotive, marine, and agriculture. The market for wearable devices, medical equipment cleaning systems, vehicle surface cleaning solutions, boat cleaning systems, and greenhouse cleaning robots is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and new product development.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47L9/2878 |
| A | A47 | A47L5/225 |
| A | A47 | A47L5/24 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/02 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/2884 |
| A | A47 | A47L9/322 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surface cleaning apparatus technology, encompassing portable cleaning devices with energy storage systems, particularly focusing on vacuum and surface cleaning technologies with emphasis on mobile power management
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or electromechanical designer with expertise in portable cleaning devices, battery/energy storage technologies, and power management systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core surface cleaning technology disclosed in the source patent represents a fundamental design that can be readily adapted across multiple domains by applying standard engineering design principles. The energy storage and power management concepts are sufficiently generalizable that a skilled practitioner would naturally explore alternative applications beyond household cleaning. The variations presented demonstrate predictable extensions of the original technological framework through systematic domain translation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,142 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surface cleaning apparatus having an energy storage member and a charger for an energy storage member |
| Assignee(s) | Omachron Intellectual Property Inc. |