Adaptive Support Structures for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A versatile, ring-shaped support structure, originally designed for cardiac implants, is repurposed for various industries, including athletic performance monitoring, environmental pollutant tracking, industrial equipment optimization, and agricultural crop yield enhancement.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's leaflet support, designed for cardiac implants, was limited to a specific medical application. However, its unique cell-array design and adaptability to various environments presented opportunities for expansion into new fields. The new inventive concept addresses the need for a versatile support structure that can be applied to diverse industries, solving the problem of limited adaptability in existing solutions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original patent, comprising a ring-shaped frame with an array of adjoining cells. This structure is adapted for various applications, including: (1) a wearable device for athletic performance monitoring, providing real-time feedback; (2) a system for tracking and analyzing environmental pollutants, capturing and analyzing air or water samples; (3) a method for optimizing industrial equipment operation, using the support structure to track performance and provide real-time feedback; and (4) a system for enhancing agricultural crop yields, monitoring and analyzing soil conditions. The support structure's adaptability and versatility enable its application in these diverse fields.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its expansion of the original patent's technology into new, unrelated industries. The inventive step is the recognition of the support structure's adaptability and its application to solve problems in diverse fields, resulting in a new, non-obvious use of the original technology.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the support structure's material, size, and shape to accommodate specific industry requirements. Additional sensors or monitoring systems could be integrated into the support structure to enhance its functionality. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to emerging applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including sports technology, environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and precision agriculture. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions to improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability in their respective fields.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/2448 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2466 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0006 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0008 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically cardiac implant design and biomechanical support structures, with expertise in structural design, material science, and adaptive medical technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, experience in medical device design, understanding of structural adaptation, sensor integration, and cross-domain technology transfer
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental adaptability of the ring-shaped support structure with adjoining cells as a versatile platform for monitoring and tracking applications. The core technical principles of structural design, sensor integration, and data collection are directly transferable across multiple domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that leverage the source patent's fundamental structural and functional characteristics.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,417 |
|---|---|
| Title | Leaflet support |
| Assignee(s) | TRILIO MEDICAL LTD. |