Adaptable Technology Platform for Diverse Industry Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original surgical instrument patent to develop novel solutions for diverse industries, including agriculture, energy management, healthcare, cybersecurity, and personalized nutrition.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's surgical instrument, comprising a rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife, demonstrated the potential for innovative mechanical and electrical designs. However, its application was limited to the medical field. This inventive concept addresses the problem of underutilization of the core technology by adapting it to tackle pressing challenges in other industries.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new claims describe a system for monitoring and predicting agricultural crop yields, a method for optimizing energy consumption in commercial buildings, a wearable device for tracking and managing chronic pain, a system for detecting and preventing cyber attacks on industrial control systems, and a method for personalized nutrition planning. Each of these applications leverages the rotation-driven and translation-driven mechanisms, originally designed for surgical instruments, to create innovative solutions for their respective industries. For instance, the agricultural crop yield system utilizes machine learning algorithms to correlate soil conditions with crop yields, while the energy optimization method integrates data from various energy-consuming devices to identify opportunities for energy savings.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the original patent's core technology, demonstrating an inventive step by adapting the rotation-driven and translation-driven mechanisms to solve distinct problems in diverse industries. This adaptation is non-obvious and represents a significant departure from the original patent's medical focus.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include adapting the technology for use in environmental monitoring, smart cities, or autonomous vehicles. Variations could involve modifying the mechanical design to accommodate different operating environments or integrating additional sensors and machine learning algorithms to enhance performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable technology platform has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, energy, healthcare, cybersecurity, and nutrition. The market for these applications is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/072 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/07207 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07264 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07271 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07278 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07285 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, mechanical systems design, with expertise in surgical instrumentation, mechanical translation and rotation mechanisms, and sensor-integrated control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with advanced degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering, familiar with surgical instrument design, mechanical actuation principles, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology adaptation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical principles of rotation-driven and translation-driven mechanisms from the surgical instrument patent can be readily adapted to alternative domains by applying standard engineering design techniques and machine learning integration. The fundamental translation and rotation control mechanisms are sufficiently generalizable that a skilled practitioner could predictably extend their application to monitoring, sensing, and control systems across multiple industries. The machine learning modules represent a straightforward technological enhancement that would be obvious to implement using standard data processing and predictive analytics techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,184 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical instrument comprising a rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife |
| Assignee(s) | Cilag GmbH International |