Enhanced Surgical Drape with Fluid-Resistant Container
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved surgical drape system featuring a fluid-resistant container and adjustable canopy portion to enhance safety, efficiency, and convenience in urological procedures.
Background and Problem Solved
The original surgical drape patent had limitations in preventing bodily fluid contamination and accommodating different transrectal device sizes. The new inventive concept addresses these issues by introducing a fluid-resistant coating, ventilation system, and adjustable canopy portion to ensure a safer, more efficient, and convenient surgical environment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced surgical drape system consists of a container with a hydrophobic, fluid-resistant coating to prevent bodily fluid penetration. The container features a ventilation system to reduce fluid and gas accumulation. The canopy portion is adjustable to accommodate different sizes and shapes of transrectal devices. The system ensures easy attachment to the upper part of the torso portion, providing support for the container holding waste. The fluid-resistant coating and ventilation system minimize the risk of contamination, while the adjustable canopy portion enhances versatility and convenience.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a fluid-resistant coating, ventilation system, and adjustable canopy portion, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in safety, efficiency, and convenience, making the new concept novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the material or thickness of the fluid-resistant coating, modifying the ventilation system design, or incorporating sensors to monitor fluid levels within the container. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different surgical environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced surgical drape system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in urological and surgical settings. The improved safety, efficiency, and convenience features would appeal to healthcare professionals and hospitals, providing a competitive advantage in the market.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design, specifically surgical drapes and containment systems for urological procedures, with expertise in materials engineering, fluid management, and medical device protective technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in surgical equipment design, familiar with fluid-resistant materials, medical contamination prevention techniques, and device adaptability requirements
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adding fluid-resistant coatings and ventilation systems to existing surgical drape containers represents a predictable engineering solution to known contamination challenges. The modifications represent standard design improvements using well-established materials and techniques commonly applied in medical device engineering. The adjustable canopy design follows standard design flexibility principles for medical protective equipment.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,287 |
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| Title | Surgical drape with container |
| Assignee(s) | PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation |