Segmented Skirted Surgical Mesh for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A family of surgical meshes designed for reconstructing soft tissue defects in unique operational environments, including high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-security, and remote or hard-to-reach areas.
Background and Problem Solved
The original segmented skirted surgical mesh patent has limitations in addressing soft tissue defects in specialized environments. The new inventive concept adapts the original mesh design to cater to specific needs in these environments, providing enhanced functionality and reliability.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a family of surgical meshes, each tailored to a specific environment. For high-altitude environments, the mesh is designed to withstand wind and weather conditions. In disaster relief situations, the mesh is easily deployable in emergency situations. For extreme weather conditions, the mesh is secured using a deployment device adapted to high winds or other extreme weather conditions. In high-security environments, the mesh is resistant to tampering or unauthorized access. Finally, for remote or hard-to-reach areas, the mesh is part of a kit comprising a deployment device and instructions for use in emergency situations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations to the original mesh design, including wind-resistant materials, easily deployable designs, tamper-resistant features, and specialized kits for remote areas. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of reconstructing soft tissue defects in specialized environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in mesh material, mesh structure, or deployment devices. For example, the mesh material could be modified to be more resistant to extreme temperatures or corrosive environments. The mesh structure could be adapted for use in other types of soft tissue defects, such as skin defects or bone defects.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical device manufacturing, disaster relief, and high-security medical services. The target market includes medical professionals, disaster relief organizations, and high-security medical facilities.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/0063 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design, specifically surgical mesh for soft tissue reconstruction, requiring expertise in biomaterials, surgical techniques, and environmental adaptation of medical devices
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical device designer with advanced degree, experience in medical device development, understanding of material science, surgical requirements, and environmental performance constraints
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting surgical mesh designs to specific environmental conditions represents a predictable engineering variation within the known problem space of medical device optimization. The fundamental mesh structure remains consistent with the source patent, with modifications representing routine design adaptations to address specific operational challenges. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches applied to medical device design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,403 |
|---|---|
| Title | Segmented skirted surgical mesh |