Specialized Cryosurgical Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept discloses cryosurgical systems and methods tailored for specific, high-demand environments, including high-altitude disaster relief, extreme cold weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief operations, and remote or hard-to-reach areas.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed cryosurgical instruments combining cryosurgery and electrolysis treatments. However, these instruments may not be optimized for unique operational environments, such as high-altitude disaster relief or extreme cold weather conditions, which require adapted designs and materials to ensure effective treatment and instrument protection. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized cryosurgical systems and methods for niche environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises cryosurgical systems and methods adapted for specific environments. For high-altitude disaster relief, the system features a thermally conductive protective member to withstand extreme cold temperatures. For extreme cold weather conditions, the method involves using a thermally conductive protective member to protect the cryosurgical probe from damage. For high-security facilities, the apparatus incorporates a tamper-evident protective member to detect unauthorized access. For disaster relief operations, the system includes a waterproof protective member to withstand harsh environmental conditions. For remote or hard-to-reach areas, the method employs a lightweight and portable protective member. These adaptations enable effective cryosurgical treatments in environments where conventional instruments may be inadequate.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its specialized designs and materials tailored for specific environments, which are not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step resides in the adaptation of cryosurgical systems and methods to meet the unique challenges of niche environments, providing effective treatments and instrument protection where conventional instruments may fail.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include cryosurgical systems for other niche environments, such as tropical or desert regions, or for specific medical applications, like oncology or dermatology. Variations may involve different materials, geometries, or functionalities for the protective member, or alternative cryosurgical probe designs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, healthcare, and security. The market demand for specialized cryosurgical systems and methods is substantial, particularly in regions prone to natural disasters or with limited access to medical care. The inventive concept's adaptability to diverse environments and applications ensures broad market coverage and opportunities for growth.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B18/02 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00097 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00101 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/0262 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically cryosurgical and electrosurgical instrumentation with a focus on probe design and environmental adaptability in surgical interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical instrumentation, thermal management, materials science, and understanding of environmental constraints in medical device deployment
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core cryosurgical probe technology by applying known design modifications to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental probe structure and electrolysis functionality remain consistent, with protective member adaptations representing routine engineering problem-solving. These variations demonstrate standard design optimization techniques familiar to practitioners in medical device engineering.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,240 |
|---|---|
| Title | Methods, systems, and apparatuses for cryosurgery, coldsurgery, and electrolysis |
| Assignee(s) | CRYOELECTRIC SCIENCE LTD. |