Adaptive Pressure Occlusion Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of connectors for medical equipment to develop novel applications in industrial settings, athletic performance monitoring, agricultural optimization, and wind turbine fault detection, enabling improved efficiency, productivity, and decision-making across various industries.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Connectors for medical equipment,' addressed the need for reliable and accurate connectors in medical devices. However, the limitations of this technology were confined to the medical field. This inventive concept breaks through those boundaries, applying the core pressure occlusion principle to tackle distinct challenges in diverse industries, where the ability to accurately measure and analyze pressure waveforms is crucial.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept revolves around the adaptation of the pressure occlusion technology to create novel systems, methods, and devices for various industrial applications. For instance, in industrial settings, the cuff can be configured to occlude the flow of energy through a conduit, enabling the determination of energy usage parameters. In athletic performance monitoring, the cuff can be worn on a limb to measure physiological parameters. In agricultural optimization, the cuff can be integrated into irrigation systems to determine optimal watering schedules. Lastly, in wind turbine fault detection, the cuff can be used to analyze pressure waveforms and identify potential faults.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of this inventive concept lies in the unexpected application of pressure occlusion technology to diverse industrial fields, resulting in innovative solutions that were not envisioned in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the broader potential of this technology and its adaptation to address distinct challenges in various industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include the development of miniaturized cuffs for use in smaller-scale industrial settings, wearable devices for real-time athletic performance monitoring, or modular cuff systems for easy integration into existing agricultural or wind turbine infrastructure.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The potential commercial applications of this inventive concept are vast, with target industries including industrial energy management, athletic performance analytics, precision agriculture, and wind turbine maintenance. The market potential is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development across various sectors.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology and pressure measurement systems, with expertise in fluid flow occlusion, sensor integration, and adaptive measurement techniques across biomedical and industrial monitoring applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical credentials, capable of understanding pressure-based measurement systems, familiar with sensor technologies, and experienced in translating medical device principles to alternative technical domains
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental pressure occlusion mechanism disclosed in the source patent as a generalizable measurement technique applicable across multiple technical domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the core technology by systematically replacing medical blood flow measurement with alternative energy, fluid, or performance monitoring contexts. The core principles of pressure-based occlusion and parameter extraction remain consistent across these applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,295 |
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| Title | Connectors for medical equipment |
| Assignee(s) | WELCH ALLYN, INC. |