Multi-Industry Stabilization System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A versatile stabilization system leveraging the core technology of an orthopaedic bone stabilization device to address diverse stabilization challenges across various industries.
Background and Problem Solved
The original orthopaedic bone stabilization device, while effective in its intended application, was limited to the medical field. This inventive concept expands the scope of the technology to tackle stabilization problems in other industries, such as wind energy, solar power, construction, and marine engineering.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises an elongate body with first and second threaded sections, adapted to engage with various surfaces and structures. By modifying the device to include industry-specific attachment mechanisms, it can be used to stabilize wind turbine blades, secure solar panels to roofs, anchor bridge piers, and even secure ship's propellers. The device's versatility lies in its ability to be tailored to address unique stabilization challenges in each industry.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the orthopaedic bone stabilization device's core technology to entirely new industries, solving stabilization problems that were previously unaddressed. The inventive step is the recognition of the device's potential beyond its original medical application and the development of industry-specific adaptations.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include adjustable threaded sections, interchangeable attachment mechanisms, or integrated sensors for real-time monitoring. Variations could also involve different materials, surface coatings, or geometries to suit specific industry requirements.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Multi-Industry Stabilization System has significant commercial potential in various industries, including wind energy, solar power, construction, marine engineering, and potentially others. The system's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve stabilization and safety in their respective fields.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/863 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/8615 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/8897 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Orthopaedic and mechanical stabilization technologies, encompassing medical device design, mechanical engineering, and structural attachment systems with expertise in threaded fastener technologies and multi-purpose mechanical interfaces
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degrees, understanding of mechanical design principles, material science, and cross-industry adaptation of stabilization technologies, capable of recognizing structural analogies between different technical domains
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates a straightforward extension of the source patent's core stabilization technology by recognizing the fundamental design principles of the orthopaedic device can be universally applied across multiple industrial contexts. A PHOSITA would readily understand that the critical elements - an elongate body with threaded sections, adaptable attachment mechanisms, and load-bearing capabilities - are transferable between medical and industrial applications. The variations represent predictable design modifications that leverage the source patent's core mechanical principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,234 |
|---|---|
| Title | Orthopaedic bone stabilisation device |
| Assignee(s) | FIELD ORTHOPAEDICS PTY LTD |