Specialized Clot Retrieval Devices for Extreme Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the original clot retrieval device for use in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-security environments, remote areas, and extreme altitude environments, providing tailored solutions for specific markets.
Background and Problem Solved
The original clot retrieval device is limited in its ability to operate effectively in extreme environments. This new concept addresses these limitations by incorporating specialized materials, designs, and features that enable the device to function reliably in these unique settings, ensuring timely and effective clot removal.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a series of clot retrieval devices, each tailored to a specific extreme environment. For example, the device for extreme weather conditions features a temperature-resistant material, while the device for high-security environments incorporates tamper-evident materials. The device for remote areas includes a portable sterilization unit and real-time video transmission capabilities. These specialized designs enable the devices to withstand extreme temperatures, pressure changes, and other environmental stressors, ensuring successful clot removal.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features and materials that significantly improve the device's performance in extreme environments, providing a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original device to these specific niche markets, demonstrating a high degree of creativity and innovation.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include devices with adjustable temperature resistance, modular designs for easy maintenance, or integrated sensors for real-time clot monitoring. Variations could also include devices optimized for specific types of clots or blood vessels, further expanding the scope of the inventive concept.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized clot retrieval devices have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. Target markets include hospitals, emergency response teams, and remote medical facilities, offering a competitive advantage in these niche areas.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/221 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/013 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/320725 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00867 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/2215 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/2217 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22034 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22079 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22094 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3966 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/016 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/008 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0091 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Clot retrieval device for removing clot from a blood vessel |
| Assignee(s) | Neuravi Limited |