Drilling Characteristics-based Monitoring and Optimization System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system leveraging drilling characteristics to monitor and optimize energy consumption, predict structural damage, monitor soil quality, optimize manufacturing processes, and detect pipeline corrosion across various industries.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a surgical instrument for bone screw length estimation from drilling characteristics. However, the core technology has broader applications beyond the medical field. The new inventive concept addresses the need for more efficient and accurate monitoring and optimization in various industries, such as energy management, wind turbine maintenance, soil quality control, manufacturing process optimization, and pipeline corrosion prevention.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept consists of a drilling device, a measuring device, and a processing unit. The drilling device detects changes in drilling characteristics, while the measuring device collects relevant data (e.g., energy consumption, soil properties, process parameters). The processing unit correlates the drilling characteristics with the collected data, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization. For example, in energy management, the system can identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption. In wind turbine maintenance, the system can predict potential damage and adjust turbine operation accordingly.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of drilling characteristics analysis beyond the medical field, providing a non-obvious solution for various industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address specific challenges in these industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of drilling devices, integrating additional sensors, or developing industry-specific software for data analysis. Variations may include applying the system to other industries, such as aerospace or construction.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including energy management, wind turbine maintenance, soil quality control, manufacturing process optimization, and pipeline corrosion prevention. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/1626 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1628 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1633 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/06 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00075 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00115 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00221 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/062 |
| A | A61 | A61B2560/0223 |
| A | A61 | A61B2562/0219 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering and instrumentation, with expertise in surgical tools, measurement systems, and data processing techniques for monitoring drilling or cutting characteristics across mechanical and sensing domains
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering, experienced in sensor integration, signal processing, and cross-domain technology adaptation, familiar with medical instrumentation and data analysis techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental technical principles of the source patent's drilling characteristic measurement system as readily adaptable to multiple industrial contexts. The core technological concept of measuring and analyzing drilling/cutting characteristics through integrated sensing and processing units represents a generalizable approach that can be systematically applied across different technical domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological framework by substituting domain-specific measurement parameters while maintaining the fundamental signal processing and measurement methodology.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,204 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical instrument |
| Assignee(s) | Synthes GmbH |