Expanding Applications of Core Technology: Innovative Solutions for Diverse Industries

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original clot retrieval device to address diverse industry-specific problems, including contaminant removal from water pipelines, cleaning fuel injectors, extracting debris from robotic joints, and removing blockages from 3D printing nozzles.

The original clot retrieval device patent, designed for removing acute blockages from blood vessels, has limitations in its application scope. The inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to new industries and use cases, solving problems such as pipeline contamination, fuel injector clogging, robotic joint malfunction, and 3D printing nozzle blockages.

The inventive concept involves adapting the expandable structure with clot embedding cells and segments of lower outward radial force to engage and remove contaminants in various industries. For instance, in water pipeline applications, the device can be designed to remove contaminants, ensuring clean water supply. In fuel injector cleaning, the device can be advanced through the orifice to engage and remove contaminants, improving fuel efficiency. Similarly, in robotic joints and 3D printing nozzles, the device can be used to extract debris and remove blockages, respectively, ensuring smooth operation and optimal performance.

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original core technology to entirely new industries and use cases, providing a non-obvious solution to diverse problems. The inventive step is in the recognition of the potential for the core technology to be adapted and applied to solve problems beyond the original scope of blood vessel clot removal.

Alternative embodiments may include modifying the expandable structure's material, size, or shape to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may involve integrating the device with existing systems or developing standalone solutions. Additionally, the inventive concept could be applied to other industries, such as aerospace, automotive, or medical devices, to address specific contamination or blockage issues.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including water treatment, automotive, robotics, and 3D printing. The market for such solutions is substantial, with potential customers including municipal water authorities, fuel injector manufacturers, robotic system integrators, and 3D printing companies.