Adaptable Collapsible Fluid Collection Systems for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept extends the core technology of collapsible fluid collection systems to novel applications in environmental monitoring, food safety, veterinary diagnostics, industrial wastewater management, and cosmetic quality control.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on point-of-care diagnostics for medical applications. However, the limitations of existing fluid collection systems in other industries, such as environmental monitoring, food safety, and veterinary diagnostics, necessitate innovative solutions. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the collapsible fluid collection technology to diverse industries, enabling efficient and effective sample collection and analysis.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises collapsible sample collection kits tailored to specific industries, each featuring a vessel with an affinity net for capturing target analytes. For environmental monitoring, the kit includes a sensor for detecting pollutants in water samples. In food safety, the system utilizes a vessel with an affinity net for capturing pathogens from fluid samples. The veterinary diagnostic kit incorporates a lateral flow assay for detecting antibodies in animal bodily fluids. The industrial wastewater management system features a sensor for detecting pollutants in wastewater samples. Lastly, the cosmetic quality control method employs a vessel with an affinity net for capturing contaminants from fluid samples.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the collapsible fluid collection technology, expanding its scope beyond medical diagnostics. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, thereby creating new opportunities for efficient sample collection and analysis.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in vessel materials, affinity net designs, and sensor types to accommodate specific industry requirements. Additional variations could involve integrating the collapsible fluid collection systems with other diagnostic tools, such as microfluidics or spectroscopy, to enhance detection capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, food safety, veterinary diagnostics, industrial wastewater management, and cosmetic quality control. The adaptable nature of the collapsible fluid collection technology enables it to be tailored to specific industry needs, making it an attractive solution for companies seeking efficient and effective sample collection and analysis tools.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B10/007 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/150755 |
| A | A61 | A61B10/0051 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/150343 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical diagnostics, point-of-care testing, and sample collection systems with a focus on fluid analysis technologies across multiple domains including medical, environmental, and industrial applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in biomedical engineering, microfluidics, and diagnostic system design, possessing knowledge of sample collection techniques, sensor integration, and cross-industry diagnostic methodologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core collapsible fluid collection technology from US 11857169 represents a versatile platform that can be readily adapted to multiple industry-specific applications by modifying the affinity net, sensor, or target analyte detection mechanism. The fundamental design principles of the source patent - a collapsible vessel with an affinity net for capturing target substances - are inherently transferable across different diagnostic and sampling contexts. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the original technology using standard engineering design choices and known interdisciplinary techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,169 |
|---|---|
| Title | Collapsible fluid collection system for point-of-care diagnostics |
| Assignee(s) | George Mason Research Foundation, Inc. |