Adaptable Buttress Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature to address novel applications and use cases across various industries, including textile manufacturing, precision agriculture, modular construction, wearable devices, and robotic systems.
Background and Problem Solved
The original surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature was designed to facilitate precise tissue stapling in surgical settings. However, its adaptability and versatility have opened up opportunities for application in entirely different fields. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring its potential in addressing specific challenges in various industries.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptable buttress technology is designed to integrate with diverse devices and systems, providing adjustable support and stabilization in various contexts. In textile manufacturing, the buttress assembly is integrated with a fabric cutting device to stabilize fabric during cutting operations. In precision agriculture, the buttress is adapted to support crop monitoring sensors and facilitate data-driven farming practices. In modular construction, the buttress assembly is designed to reinforce building structures and provide adjustable support for varying load conditions. In wearable devices, the miniaturized buttress is adapted to securely fasten sensors to an athlete's body. In robotic systems, the buttress assembly is integrated with a robotic arm to provide adjustable support and stabilization during debris removal and navigation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of the original surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature, expanding its scope beyond surgical settings to address specific challenges in diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptability and versatility of the buttress technology, which enables its integration with various devices and systems to provide adjustable support and stabilization.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the adaptable buttress technology could include adjustable buttress assemblies with varying lengths, materials, and geometries to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations could also include integration with different devices and systems, such as 3D printing, medical implants, or aerospace applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable buttress technology has significant commercial potential across various industries, including textile manufacturing, precision agriculture, modular construction, wearable devices, and robotic systems. The market potential is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and product development.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/07292 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0725 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07285 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering and surgical instrumentation, with expertise in mechanical design of support structures, attachment mechanisms, and adaptable component systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with advanced degree in biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering, familiar with surgical instrument design, material adaptability, and cross-industry technology transfer principles
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental design principles of the variable length buttress from the source patent are readily transferable across multiple technical domains. The core mechanical concept of an adjustable support structure with trimming capabilities represents a generalizable technological approach that can be systematically adapted to different application contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that leverage the source patent's core mechanical innovation through systematic design translation.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,190 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature |
| Assignee(s) | Cilag GmbH International |