Adaptive Bezel with Dynamic Light Blocking for Modular Energy Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved bezel design for modular energy systems that dynamically adjusts its light blocking properties in response to changing ambient light conditions, ensuring consistent performance and reduced glare.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a bezel with light blocking features for modular energy systems, but it had limitations in adapting to varying light intensities. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing a dynamic light absorption material that adapts to changing ambient light conditions, ensuring consistent light blocking performance and reduced glare.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new bezel design comprises a dynamic light absorption material that can adjust its light blocking properties in real-time. This material can be integrated with a sensor to detect changes in ambient light conditions, allowing the bezel to dynamically adjust its light blocking properties. Alternatively, the bezel can be integrated with a control circuit board to adjust its light blocking properties based on system performance metrics. The new design enables the bezel to adapt to different lighting environments, ensuring consistent performance and reduced glare.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a dynamic light absorption material that adapts to changing ambient light conditions, which is not present in the original patent. This innovation provides a significant improvement over the original design, as it enables the bezel to adjust its light blocking properties in real-time, ensuring consistent performance and reduced glare.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of dynamic light absorption materials, such as electrochromic or photochromic materials. Additionally, the bezel could be designed to adjust its light blocking properties based on different system performance metrics, such as power consumption or temperature.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive bezel with dynamic light blocking has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the area of modular energy systems for surgical procedures. The improved performance and reduced glare of the new design could lead to increased adoption and market share in this industry.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B18/18 |
| F | F21 | F21V23/06 |
| F | F21 | F21V31/005 |
| F | F21 | F21V31/03 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/25 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/37 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00178 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/1807 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/372 |
| F | F21 | F21W2131/205 |
| F | F21 | F21Y2115/10 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical and medical device systems, specifically modular energy systems with integrated optical and control features, requiring expertise in electrosurgical engineering, optical design, and medical device integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with advanced degree in biomedical engineering or electrical engineering, specialized in surgical device design, with 5-7 years experience in medical device optoelectronics and modular system integration
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that dynamically adjusting light blocking properties represents a predictable engineering solution to optical performance challenges inherent in surgical device bezels. The source patent's existing light pipe and control circuit board framework provides a direct technological foundation for implementing adaptive light management. The proposed variations represent straightforward extensions of existing optical control principles using well-established materials and sensing technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,252 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bezel with light blocking features for modular energy system |
| Assignee(s) | Cilag GmbH International |