Specialized Vasculature Obstruction Removal Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A suite of innovative vasculature obstruction removal systems tailored for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude environments, providing enhanced safety, reliability, and efficiency in unique operational settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the issue of obstruction dislodgement during vasculature obstruction removal. However, the original design may not be suitable for specific, demanding environments where additional safety and control measures are required. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized systems that cater to the unique needs of niche environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses four specialized systems: 1) a high-security system featuring a secure communication module for real-time monitoring and control, 2) a disaster relief system utilizing a portable power source, 3) an extreme weather system with a weather-resistant guide catheter and heating or cooling module, and 4) a remote or hard-to-reach area system with a portable guide catheter, battery-powered delivery tool, and satellite communication module. These systems ensure that the obstruction removal process is secure, efficient, and reliable in their respective environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features such as secure communication modules, portable power sources, weather-resistant guide catheters, and satellite communication modules, which are not present in the original patent. These additions provide an inventive step by enabling the safe and effective removal of vasculature obstructions in niche environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations of the specialized systems, such as using different materials or designs for the guide catheters, or incorporating additional sensors or monitoring systems. These variations can further expand the scope of the inventive concept and provide broader conceptual coverage.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, emergency response, and environmental services. The specialized systems can be marketed to hospitals, emergency response teams, and organizations operating in niche environments, providing a unique selling proposition and competitive advantage.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/221 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00358 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00778 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically interventional vascular obstruction removal technologies, requiring advanced knowledge of medical device design, catheter systems, and minimally invasive surgical techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in interventional cardiology/neurovascular procedures, advanced knowledge of catheter and guidewire systems, and understanding of medical device safety protocols
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized environment variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core obstruction removal technology by adding contextual modifications that address specific operational constraints while maintaining the fundamental mechanical and functional principles of the original invention.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,211 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apparatus, system, and method for vasculature obstruction removal |
| Assignee(s) | Progressive NEURO, Inc. |