Chambered Handles for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept expands the original chambered handle technology to new industries and use cases, enabling advanced functionality and improved performance in environmental monitoring, industrial inspection, robotics, search and rescue, and agricultural monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original chambered handle patent was limited to medical devices, but the innovative concept of chambered handles can be applied to various other fields where handles play a critical role. The new inventive concept addresses the need for more efficient, versatile, and adaptable handle designs in these emerging areas.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The chambered handle is adapted for use in remote-operated vehicles, inspection devices, robotic arms, drones, and monitoring devices. The handle's body portion includes a wall with a first side defining a first interior surface, which forms at least part of a first chamber. This chamber features a first feature configured to support at least one component, such as a fluidic component, sensor, grasping component, or other specialized component. The chambered handle enables the integration of advanced functionalities, improved ergonomics, and enhanced performance in diverse applications.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in handle design, moving beyond medical devices to a wide range of industries. The novelty lies in the adaptation of the chambered handle technology to address specific challenges and opportunities in these new fields, providing a non-obvious solution to the limitations of traditional handle designs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include adjustable chamber sizes, modular component designs, or hybrid materials for the handle body. Variations may incorporate additional features, such as wireless connectivity, data analytics, or artificial intelligence integration, to further enhance the performance and versatility of the chambered handle.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The chambered handle inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, industrial inspection, robotics, search and rescue, and agricultural monitoring. The market demand for advanced handle designs is substantial, driven by the need for improved efficiency, productivity, and safety in these sectors.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B1/0052 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/00009 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/0011 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/00068 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/00119 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/05 |
| A | A61 | A61B1/0676 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, robotic systems, and precision instrumentation, with expertise in handle design, mechanical integration, and multi-functional device architectures
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with advanced degrees in mechanical or biomedical engineering, familiar with modular device design, capable of adapting handle technologies across different technical domains, and understanding principles of component integration and functional adaptation
Obviousness Rationale
The published technical disclosure represents a predictable extension of the source patent's chambered handle technology by applying its core structural principles to alternative technical domains. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental handle architecture enabling component integration is fundamentally transferable across different application contexts. The modular chamber design disclosed in the original patent provides a versatile framework that can be readily adapted to diverse functional requirements with minimal inventive effort.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,161 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chambered handle for a medical device |
| Assignee(s) | Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |