Load-Responsive Motor Control for Niche Dental Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A dental device with load-responsive motor control adapted for specialized, high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote area, and high-altitude environments, enhancing treatment efficiency and effectiveness in unique operational settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a dental device with load-responsive motor control for general dental treatment. However, this invention had limitations in addressing the specific needs of niche markets, such as high-security environments, disaster relief situations, extreme weather conditions, remote areas, and high-altitude environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the load-responsive motor control for these specialized applications, ensuring optimal performance and safety in unique operational settings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a motor-driven dental handpiece with a load-responsive motor control, which adjusts motor speed based on the load applied to the tool. In high-security environments, the system includes a secure data storage unit for storing treatment data. For disaster relief situations, the motor-driven dental handpiece is powered by a portable power source. In extreme weather conditions, the motor control adjusts motor speed based on ambient temperature and humidity. For remote areas, the motor control optimizes motor speed based on available power supply. In high-altitude environments, the motor-driven dental handpiece compensates for reduced air pressure. The load-responsive motor control ensures efficient and effective treatment in these specialized applications.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the load-responsive motor control for specific, niche markets, providing a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of the load-responsive motor control with specialized features tailored to each unique operational environment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations of the secure data storage unit, portable power source, and ambient temperature and humidity sensors. Additionally, the inventive concept could be implemented in other dental devices, such as dental lasers or dental implant systems, to enhance their performance in niche applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, particularly in the areas of high-security dental treatment, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote area dental care, and high-altitude dental treatment. The target markets include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private dental practices operating in these specialized environments.
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 technology, specifically motor-controlled dental handpieces with load-responsive control systems, involving mechanical engineering, electrical control systems, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical engineering degree, expertise in motor control systems, dental device design, and experience with adaptive electronic control mechanisms for medical instruments
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental load-responsive motor control technique can be readily adapted to specialized environments by integrating known sensor technologies and power management strategies. The core motor control mechanism remains substantially unchanged, with variations primarily involving contextual implementation. These adaptations represent predictable engineering solutions using standard techniques for environmental compensation and specialized device 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. |