Specialized Protective Devices for High-Risk Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative protective device designed for use in high-altitude, disaster relief, high-security, and extreme weather conditions, ensuring patient safety and device effectiveness in these unique operational environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a protective device for use during surgery, but it did not address the specific challenges posed by high-risk environments. The new inventive concept adapts the original device to overcome these limitations, providing a reliable and efficient solution for surgeons operating in extreme conditions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The specialized protective device features an expandable body adapted to operate at low atmospheric pressure, high temperatures, and high humidity. It includes a retention member configured to withstand extreme wind forces, tamper-evident seals, and embedded RFID tags. The device can be sterilized using UV radiation and a sterilizing coating. The system also includes a method for deploying the protective device during disaster relief surgery, utilizing a compressed gas source for inflation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features such as expandable bodies, retention members, and embedded RFID tags, which provide a non-obvious solution to the problems posed by high-risk environments. The inventive concept's unique combination of components and operation sets it apart from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include using different materials for the expandable body, modifying the retention member's design, or integrating additional sensors for real-time monitoring. Variations could also include adapting the device for use in other high-risk environments, such as space exploration or search and rescue operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized protective device has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in niches such as high-altitude medicine, disaster relief, and high-security healthcare facilities. The device's ability to operate effectively in extreme conditions makes it an attractive solution for surgeons and medical professionals working in these environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/3496 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/3431 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00831 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/3484 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design for minimally invasive surgical procedures, focusing on protective devices inserted through surgical cannulas, with expertise in materials engineering, device mechanics, and surgical instrument adaptability
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in surgical instrument design, familiar with laparoscopic techniques, material science, and device miniaturization principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core protective device concept, applying known medical device design principles to address environmental and operational challenges. The fundamental surgical insertion mechanism and membrane-based protective approach remain consistent, with the PTD introducing contextual adaptations that would be considered routine design modifications within the technical domain.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,220 |
|---|---|
| Title | Protective device for use during surgery |
| Assignee(s) | SEABAS ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |