Adaptable Aspiration Systems for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857208_0007_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Aspiration Systems for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857208_0007_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857208_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,208.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of aspiration systems to tackle complex challenges in various industries, including environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, and chemical processing. By applying controlled vacuum and filtration mechanisms, these systems can efficiently extract pollutants, contaminants, and chemicals from diverse sources.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on aspiration systems for medical applications, specifically for removing thrombotic blockages from blood vessels. However, the limitations of these systems became apparent when attempting to address similar challenges in other industries. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the core technology to tackle diverse industrial problems, such as extracting pollutants from contaminated soil, cleaning oil spills, analyzing airborne pollutants, removing contaminants from industrial equipment, and reusing industrial chemicals.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a range of aspiration systems tailored to specific industrial applications. These systems comprise an aspiration device, which applies controlled vacuum to extract pollutants, contaminants, or chemicals from various sources. The extracted materials are then processed through filtration mechanisms, chemical dispersants, or purification processes to achieve the desired outcome. For instance, the system for extracting pollutants from contaminated soil utilizes an aspiration device to collect soil samples, which are then filtered to separate pollutants from the soil. Similarly, the device for aspirating and analyzing airborne pollutants employs an aspiration device to collect airborne particles, which are then detected by a sensor for the presence of pollutants.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a significant inventive step by applying the core aspiration technology to entirely new industries and problem domains. The adaptation of the technology to tackle complex challenges in environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, and chemical processing constitutes a non-obvious and novel approach, distinguishing it from the original patent's medical focus.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modifying the aspiration device to accommodate different vacuum levels, flow rates, or particle sizes. Variations could also involve integrating additional components, such as sensors, pumps, or valves, to enhance the system's efficiency, safety, or precision. Furthermore, the inventive concept could be implemented using different materials, such as stainless steel or titanium, to ensure compatibility with various industrial environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable aspiration systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, chemical processing, and oil spill response. The market for these systems is substantial, with an estimated value of billions of dollars. By targeting these industries, the inventive concept can provide a competitive edge, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/22
A A61 A61M5/3129
A A61 A61M5/3137
A A61 A61B2017/22079

Field of Art

Medical device engineering and fluid aspiration technologies, with expertise in catheter design, vacuum-based extraction systems, and precision medical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in interventional medical technologies, familiar with fluid extraction mechanisms, vacuum systems, and cross-industry technology adaptation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core aspiration mechanism disclosed in US 11857208 represents a fundamental fluid extraction technology that can be readily adapted to alternative domains by modifying vacuum parameters, input/output configurations, and target materials. The fundamental principles of controlled vacuum extraction are universally applicable across industrial and medical contexts, making the PTD's variations predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological concept.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Syringe barrel with internal chamber and vacuum application mechanism
PTD Variation
Adapting aspiration device to extract soil samples or industrial contaminants
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable modification of vacuum extraction principle to alternative material collection scenarios, representing a known technique of technology transfer
Source Patent Element
Plunger seal and controlled fluid extraction mechanism
PTD Variation
Integrating filtration components to separate extracted pollutants from source material
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice extending core aspiration technology by adding standard separation/filtration components known in fluid handling arts
Source Patent Element
Catheter-based fluid extraction system with precise vacuum control
PTD Variation
Implementing aspiration device for airborne particle collection with integrated sensor detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward technological adaptation applying established vacuum extraction principles to particle sampling, representing a finite identified solution for environmental monitoring
Source Patent Element
Medical device with connector structures and modular components
PTD Variation
Creating industrial aspiration systems with interchangeable components for different chemical processing requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious engineering approach of modularizing extraction technology to enhance versatility and application range
Source Patent Element
Controlled vacuum application for medical fluid extraction
PTD Variation
Oil spill cleanup method using chemical dispersant integration with aspiration device
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable combination of known fluid extraction technique with standard chemical treatment process, representing an obvious solution to environmental remediation challenge
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11857208, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious extensions of the source patent's fundamental aspiration technology. The disclosed industrial and environmental applications constitute predictable adaptations of the core vacuum extraction mechanism, rendering potential claims covering such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 due to their lack of non-obvious inventive step.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,208
TitleSystems and methods for aspirating from a body lumen
Assignee(s)Silk Road Medical, Inc.