Versatile Aligner Placement System for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original aligner placement system to expand into new applications and use cases, revolutionizing industries such as logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure inspection.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's aligner placement system was limited to dental care, but its core technology has broader implications. The inventive concept addresses the need for precise placement and manipulation of devices in various industries, where existing solutions are inadequate or non-existent.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept adapts the original aligner placement system's body, handle end, and placement end to accommodate diverse payloads and devices. The system's versatility is demonstrated through five new claims, which illustrate its potential in logistics (delivering payloads to remote areas), healthcare (precision placement of medical devices), and infrastructure inspection (precise placement of inspection devices).
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the original aligner placement system's core technology to entirely new industries and use cases, thereby providing a non-obvious solution to the problem of precise device placement and manipulation.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include adapting the system for underwater or space-based applications, utilizing different materials or geometries for the body and handle, or integrating sensors and AI for autonomous operation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including logistics, healthcare, infrastructure inspection, and potentially others. The market for such a versatile system is substantial, with potential applications in disaster response, medical device delivery, and infrastructure maintenance.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C7/023 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental and medical device placement systems, with expertise in precision mechanical systems for device manipulation and positioning
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical design background, familiar with mechanical systems, robotic manipulation, and interdisciplinary device adaptation techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental design principles of the source patent's aligner placement system as readily adaptable to multiple technical domains. The core mechanical concepts of precise positioning, grasping, and controlled manipulation are universally applicable across industries. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original system's core technological principles by applying similar mechanical strategies to logistics, medical, and inspection applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,388 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aligner placement system and method of use |