Diversified Bone Screw Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original bone screw patent to develop novel applications in unrelated industries, including agriculture, renewable energy, acoustics, construction, and thermal insulation.
Background and Problem Solved
The original bone screw patent addressed the need for improved spinal implant systems. However, the limitations of the original patent's design and material selection restricted its applicability to other fields. The new inventive concept tackles this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse industries, resolving issues such as crop growth optimization, wind turbine structural integrity, sound wave deflection, seismic building stability, and thermal insulation enhancement.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a series of bone screw adaptations, each optimized for a specific industry. For instance, the agricultural crop growth system utilizes bone screws with internal features structurally optimized to enhance mechanical properties, ensuring efficient water flow and nutrient delivery. Similarly, the wind turbine structural integrity method employs bone screws with solid cores of varied configurations to provide deflection in selected areas of the wind turbine blades. Other adaptations include the use of additive manufacturing for acoustic properties enhancement, material minimization for seismic building stability, and porous/trabecular materials for thermal insulation optimization.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce an unprecedented level of diversification, applying the original bone screw technology to unrelated industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of the core technology to address distinct problems in these industries, thereby creating novel applications with significant commercial value.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adapting the bone screw design for use in other industries, such as aerospace or biomedical devices. Variations may involve modifying the material selection, manufacturing techniques, or internal features to suit specific application requirements.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The diversified bone screw applications have significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, renewable energy, construction, and consumer products. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to optimize crop growth, enhance wind turbine efficiency, improve acoustic properties, ensure seismic building stability, and optimize thermal insulation.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/8625 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7059 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/866 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7001 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00526 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00862 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,233 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bone screw and method of manufacture |
| Assignee(s) | WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. |