Adaptive Prostate Cancer Treatment Systems for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the original prostate cancer treatment system for use in specialized environments, such as high-security settings, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, remote off-grid locations, and search and rescue operations. The new system configurations and methods provide secure, portable, and reliable treatment options for these unique contexts.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and method for treating prostate cancer using heated condensable vapor. However, this technology may not be directly applicable in specialized environments where security, portability, and adaptability are crucial. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing novel system components and methods tailored to these specific contexts.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises four primary system configurations and methods. The first configuration is a high-security system featuring a secure data storage module for encrypting treatment data. The second is a portable system for disaster relief scenarios, utilizing a trans-perineal access route. The third configuration is a weather-resistant device for treating prostate cancer in extreme weather conditions. The fourth is a solar-powered system for remote, off-grid locations, equipped with a communication module for transmitting treatment data. Additionally, a handheld vapor delivery device for search and rescue operations is disclosed.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel components and methods that adapt the original prostate cancer treatment system for use in specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the integration of secure data storage, portability, weather resistance, and remote communication capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution for treating prostate cancer in unique contexts.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of secure data storage, such as biometric authentication or blockchain technology. Variations of the portable system could incorporate additional features, like GPS tracking or real-time video monitoring. The weather-resistant device could be modified to accommodate different types of extreme weather conditions. The solar-powered system could be adapted for use in various remote locations, such as rural areas or military outposts.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive prostate cancer treatment systems for specialized environments have significant commercial potential in various markets, including high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and remote or off-grid healthcare providers. The target industries include healthcare, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturing.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B18/042 |
| A | A61 | A61B8/0841 |
| A | A61 | A61B18/04 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00005 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00011 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00017 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00023 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00101 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00547 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00577 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00642 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00702 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00744 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00791 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00821 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/044 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/048 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/378 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3784 |
| A | A61 | A61B2218/007 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,243 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for treating prostate cancer |
| Assignee(s) | Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. |