Modular Extension Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of separable implant extensions to create modular systems for various industries, enabling easy detachment, reattachment, and customization of components.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for safe and undamaged transportation of dental implants. However, the limitations of this technology lie in its specificity to the dental industry. The new inventive concept tackles this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse industries, solving problems related to precision farming, environmental monitoring, search and rescue operations, minimally invasive surgeries, and wind turbine maintenance.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The modular extension technology comprises a separable extension formed along a longitudinal axis, featuring a predetermined breaking point for easy detachment. This technology can be integrated into various systems, such as agricultural crop yield optimization, environmental pollutant monitoring, robotic arms for search and rescue, medical devices for minimally invasive surgeries, and wind turbine blades for easy maintenance and repair. The separable extension can have a splined shaft section, annular constriction, or outer annular groove, depending on the specific application.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the separable implant extension technology to entirely different industries, addressing unmet needs in precision farming, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, medical devices, and wind turbine maintenance. The inventive step is the recognition of the versatility of the core technology and its potential to be adapted and customized for diverse applications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the modular extension technology could include variations in the material composition, geometric shape, and attachment mechanisms of the separable extension. Additionally, the technology could be integrated into other industries, such as aerospace, automotive, or construction, to name a few.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular extension technology has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, medical devices, and wind energy. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance in their respective industries.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C8/0037 |
| A | A61 | A61C8/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61C8/0087 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental and medical device engineering, with a focus on modular component design, precision attachment mechanisms, and multi-industry adaptable technologies involving separable extensions and precision mechanical interfaces
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled engineer with expertise in mechanical design, biomechanical interfaces, and modular component systems, possessing knowledge of precision manufacturing techniques, material science, and cross-industry technology adaptation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical principles of the dental implant's separable extension are fundamentally transferable across multiple technical domains. The source patent's precise mechanical design principles - including longitudinal axis configuration, predetermined breaking points, and secure attachment mechanisms - provide a clear technological template for adaptation to other precision engineering applications. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extensions that leverage known modular design principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,390 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental implant |
| Assignee(s) | STRAUMANN HOLDING AG |