Advanced Load-Responsive Motor Control for Enhanced Dental Treatment
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved dental device with load-responsive motor control that optimizes performance, efficiency, and safety through advanced feedback mechanisms, treatment protocol databases, and calibration methods.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Dental device with load-responsive motor control', introduced a motor-driven dental device that adjusts its speed based on the load placed upon the motor. However, it had limitations in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and safety. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that enhance the overall performance of the dental device.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced load-responsive motor control system comprises a feedback mechanism that continuously monitors the load placed upon the motor and adjusts the speed accordingly. This ensures optimal performance, reduces energy consumption, and prevents motor damage. Additionally, the system includes a database of treatment protocols for different types of dental treatments, allowing the motor control to adjust its speed based on the specific treatment being performed. The system also features a calibration method that applies a series of known loads to the motor, optimizing its performance for each load condition. Furthermore, the system includes a user interface that provides real-time feedback to the practitioner, enabling them to adjust their technique and optimize treatment outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces several novel features that distinguish it from the original patent. The advanced feedback mechanism, treatment protocol database, and calibration method provide a significant improvement in performance, efficiency, and safety. These features are non-obvious and represent a significant inventive step over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different types of sensors for detecting changes in the load, such as optical or acoustic sensors. Additionally, the system could be integrated with other dental devices, such as imaging systems or suction devices, to provide a more comprehensive dental treatment platform.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced load-responsive motor control system has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, particularly in the areas of restorative dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery. The system's ability to optimize performance, efficiency, and safety makes it an attractive solution for dental practitioners and clinics seeking to improve treatment outcomes and reduce costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C1/003 |
| A | A61 | A61C1/0038 |
| A | A61 | A61C1/186 |
| H | H02 | H02P29/0016 |
| A | A61 | A61C17/005 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental device engineering, specifically motor-controlled dental handpiece systems with load-responsive control mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical control systems, and dental instrument design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with specialized knowledge in dental equipment design, familiar with motor control systems, sensor technologies, and adaptive feedback mechanisms for precision medical instruments
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's advanced load-responsive motor control represents predictable variations and incremental improvements to the source patent's fundamental motor control methodology. The core concept of load-based motor speed adjustment remains consistent, with the PTD merely expanding implementation through additional monitoring, calibration, and protocol-based techniques. These extensions represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within motor control system design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,384 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental device with load-responsive motor control |
| Assignee(s) | Dentsply Sirona Inc. |