Specialized Implant Delivery Systems for Niche Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to novel implant delivery systems adapted for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and underwater environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for the implant delivery system has limitations in addressing the needs of specific, niche environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized implant delivery systems that can operate effectively in these unique environments, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of implant devices.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises implant delivery systems with enhanced features tailored to specific environments. For high-security environments, the system includes a pusher member with enhanced encryption features and a tamper-evident tether. For disaster relief situations, a portable, waterproof system is provided. For extreme weather conditions, the system features a thermal insulation layer and temperature-resistant tether. For high-altitude environments, the system includes a pressurized compartment and lightweight, high-strength tether. For underwater environments, the system is waterproof and utilizes an acoustic sensor module.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims provide novel and non-obvious solutions by adapting the original implant delivery system to specific, niche environments, thereby addressing the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the specialized features and components incorporated into the system to ensure effective operation in these unique environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include systems with adjustable encryption levels, modular components for easy customization, and integration with other medical devices. Variations could include systems for delivering implant devices in other niche environments, such as space exploration or search and rescue operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized implant delivery systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and environmental monitoring. The target markets include hospitals, emergency response organizations, and research institutions operating in unique environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/12113 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12022 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12154 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/01 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/95 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/12068 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/011 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9505 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9511 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0071 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically implantable device delivery systems, focusing on interventional medical technologies involving minimally invasive device placement and tracking mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, expertise in medical device design, familiarity with interventional medical technologies, understanding of materials science, and knowledge of environmental adaptation strategies for medical instrumentation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting implant delivery systems to specific environmental conditions represents a predictable engineering variation that leverages known design modification techniques. The core functional elements of the source patent's implant delivery system remain fundamentally unchanged, with modifications primarily addressing environmental constraints. These adaptations would be considered routine problem-solving within the medical device engineering domain, utilizing standard design optimization strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,196 |
|---|---|
| Title | Implant delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | MicroVention, Inc. |