Specialized Implant Article Tracking and Placement Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept disclosed herein relates to specialized systems for tracking and placing implant articles in high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and high-stakes medical procedures.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Implanted article physical referencing apparatus', provided a general solution for determining the position of a target implanted article location relative to a reference implanted article location. However, it did not address the specific needs of niche markets and operational environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, and extreme weather conditions, where accurate and secure implant article tracking and placement are critical. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized systems tailored to these unique environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a family of systems that adapt the original implanted article physical referencing apparatus for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The first system is designed for high-security facilities, featuring a guide body with unique implant article identifiers for secure tracking. The second system is tailored for disaster relief efforts, deploying the apparatus in remote locations to accurately place implant articles in patients in need of emergency care. The third system is designed for extreme weather conditions, featuring a weather-resistant guide body and adjustable guide shafts for enabling distance between implanted articles to be selectively adjusted. The fourth system is adapted for high-altitude environments, modifying the guide body to accommodate reduced air pressure and calibrating the apparatus for accurate implant article placement at high elevations. The fifth system is designed for high-stakes medical procedures, featuring an integrated encryption module and secure communication link between the apparatus and a remote monitoring station.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original implanted article physical referencing apparatus, specifically designed for high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and high-stakes medical procedures. These adaptations provide a unique combination of features that address the specific needs of these niche markets and operational environments, making them distinct from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include systems for tracking and placing implant articles in other specialized environments, such as space exploration, underwater operations, or high-radiation areas. Variations could also include different guide body materials, shapes, or sizes, as well as alternative encryption methods or communication protocols.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, aerospace, and defense. The specialized systems for high-security facilities, disaster relief efforts, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and high-stakes medical procedures could be marketed to hospitals, research institutions, government agencies, and private companies operating in these niches.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B34/20 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1717 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/3468 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7082 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1742 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1757 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/3405 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/347 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/2068 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,272 |
|---|---|
| Title | Implanted article physical referencing apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | SI-RESTORE LLC |