Adaptable Prosthetic Valve for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original prosthetic heart valve to create novel solutions for various industries, including environmental pollution monitoring, noise reduction, agricultural irrigation, oil spill prevention, and commercial HVAC systems.
Background and Problem Solved
The original prosthetic heart valve patent addresses the need for implantable, expandable prosthetic devices for valvular diseases. However, its limitations lie in its focus on medical applications. The new inventive concept tackles the challenge of adapting this technology to address pressing issues in diverse industrial sectors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptable prosthetic valve is designed to regulate fluid flow and pressure in various industrial settings. In environmental pollution monitoring, the valve is integrated into a network of sensors to optimize waste management systems. In noise reduction, the valve is used in a sound dampening system to minimize urban noise pollution. In agricultural irrigation, the valve controls and optimizes fluid flow to ensure efficient water usage. In oil spill prevention, the valve is part of a containment system to prevent marine environmental disasters. In commercial HVAC systems, the valve regulates and optimizes air flow for improved energy efficiency.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the prosthetic valve technology to entirely new industries, solving previously unaddressed problems. The inventive step lies in the creative adaptation of the original technology to these novel applications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include using different materials or geometries for the prosthetic valve, or integrating it with other technologies, such as sensors or AI, to enhance its functionality. Variations could involve adapting the valve for use in other industries, such as aerospace or manufacturing.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable prosthetic valve has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, offering solutions to pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. The target market includes companies operating in environmental monitoring, noise reduction, agricultural irrigation, oil spill prevention, and commercial HVAC systems.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/2409 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2415 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2418 |
| A | A61 | A61L27/3625 |
| A | A61 | A61L27/50 |
| A | A61 | A61L27/56 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2427 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0054 |
| A | A61 | A61F2240/001 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0063 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0069 |
| A | A61 | A61L2430/20 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically prosthetic valve design and fluid flow control systems, encompassing biomaterials, mechanical engineering, and fluid dynamics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, fluid mechanics, materials science, and cross-industry technology adaptation, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in prosthetic valve development and industrial fluid control systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental fluid control and structural principles of the source patent's prosthetic valve are directly transferable to diverse industrial applications. The core technological concept of a radially collapsible frame with precise fluid regulation is universally applicable across multiple domains. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering adaptations that leverage the inherent flexibility of the original valve design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,411 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pericardial sealing member for prosthetic heart valve |
| Assignee(s) | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION |