Adaptive Triple Flexion Devices for Specialized Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable device that facilitates triple flexion for individuals in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, search and rescue, and space exploration environments, providing customized support and adaptation to unique operational conditions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original Triple Flexion Device, designed for general use, has limitations in addressing the specific needs of individuals operating in high-stress or extreme environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing adaptive solutions for triple flexion support in specialized environments, ensuring users can perform their duties safely and effectively.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Adaptive Triple Flexion Device comprises a wearable device with adjustable elastic bands for hip, knee, and ankle flexion, and a secure fastening mechanism to prevent unauthorized removal in high-security environments. For disaster relief situations, the device features a reinforced knee cuff and a waterproof coating to ensure continued operation in wet conditions. In extreme weather conditions, the device is constructed with heat-resistant materials for the elastic bands and a wind-resistant design for the knee cuff. For search and rescue operations, the device is equipped with a built-in GPS tracker and a communication module to facilitate coordination with rescue teams. In space exploration, the device is modified to accommodate the effects of zero gravity on the user's joints and integrated with a space suit to ensure seamless operation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation to specific, high-stress environments, providing customized solutions that address the unique challenges of each environment. The inventive step is in the integration of specialized components and materials to ensure the device's effective operation in these environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Adaptive Triple Flexion Device could include modular designs allowing for easy swapping of components to adapt to different environments. Variations could also include integration with other wearable devices, such as exoskeletons, to provide comprehensive support for users in specialized environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Adaptive Triple Flexion Device has significant commercial potential in industries such as defense, disaster relief, search and rescue, and space exploration. The device's ability to provide customized support in high-stress environments addresses a critical need in these industries, ensuring users can perform their duties safely and effectively.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0113 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0102 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/0106 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Assistive medical devices for joint mobility, specifically wearable orthotic systems for lower limb flexion assistance, requiring expertise in biomechanical engineering, medical device design, and rehabilitation technology
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or rehabilitation device designer with advanced degree, familiar with orthotic design, material science, and adaptive medical technologies, capable of modifying existing joint assistance devices for specialized environments
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental triple flexion device design provides a clear technical foundation for environment-specific adaptations. The core mechanical principles of joint assistance remain consistent across the disclosed variations, with modifications representing predictable engineering solutions to context-specific challenges. The PTD's variations represent straightforward extensions of the source patent's core technology through standard design adaptation techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,395 |
|---|---|
| Title | Triple flexion device |