Electrohydraulic Shockwave Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original patent to develop novel applications and use cases across various industries, including agriculture, environmental remediation, oil recovery, industrial equipment cleaning, and wastewater treatment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's electrohydraulic shockwave generator apparatus was primarily designed for therapeutic uses. However, the limitations of the original design and the need for more efficient and effective solutions in other industries prompted the development of new applications and use cases for this technology.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept applies the electrohydraulic shockwave generator apparatus to various industrial applications. In agriculture, the shockwaves stimulate crop growth and increase yields. In environmental remediation, the shockwaves break down pollutants and facilitate soil remediation. In oil recovery, the shockwaves increase oil flow and recovery rates. In industrial equipment cleaning, the shockwaves dislodge and remove contaminants and debris. In wastewater treatment, the shockwaves break down pollutants and facilitate treatment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the electrohydraulic shockwave generator apparatus to diverse industrial applications, which is non-obvious compared to the original patent's therapeutic focus.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the frequency and intensity of the shockwaves, modifying the design of the shockwave generator apparatus for specific industrial applications, or integrating the technology with existing industrial systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including agriculture, environmental remediation, oil recovery, industrial equipment cleaning, and wastewater treatment. The technology's ability to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking innovative solutions to complex industrial challenges.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/225 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/22004 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22025 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22027 |
| A | A61 | A61H23/008 |
| A | A61 | A61N7/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Electrohydraulic shock wave generation technologies with applications in medical, therapeutic, and industrial processing systems, involving electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, and precision energy transfer mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced electrical engineering training, understanding of pulse discharge systems, capacitor configurations, and energy wave generation techniques, capable of adapting core technological principles across different application domains
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the fundamental electrohydraulic shock wave generation mechanism disclosed in the source patent represents a versatile technology with inherent adaptability across multiple technical domains. The core principles of generating controlled shock waves through precise electrical discharge are fundamentally transferable between therapeutic and industrial contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the original technological concept through systematic application of known shock wave generation principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,212 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rapid pulse electrohydraulic (EH) shockwave generator apparatus with improved electrode lifetime |
| Assignee(s) | Solutia Inc. |