Adaptable Leaflet Support Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original leaflet support patent to address a wide range of fluid flow and distribution challenges across various industries, including agriculture, industrial processes, wind energy, wastewater treatment, and oil recovery.
Background and Problem Solved
The original leaflet support patent was primarily focused on cardiac implants, leaving unexplored opportunities for its application in other fields. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the leaflet support technology to solve distinct problems in diverse industries, such as inefficient irrigation, high energy consumption, reduced wind turbine efficiency, inadequate wastewater treatment, and limited oil recovery.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptable leaflet support technology features a modular, ring-shaped frame defining an array of adjoining cells that facilitate efficient fluid flow and distribution. This design enables the deployment of the leaflet support in various industries, where it can be optimized for specific use cases. For instance, in agricultural irrigation, the leaflet support can be integrated into water distribution systems to reduce water waste and energy consumption. In industrial processes, the leaflet support can be used to minimize pressure drop and energy losses. Similarly, in wind energy, wastewater treatment, and oil recovery, the leaflet support can be adapted to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of the leaflet support technology, shifting its focus from cardiac implants to diverse industries. This adaptation represents a non-obvious and innovative step, as it requires a deep understanding of the original technology and its potential for broader applications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the adaptable leaflet support technology could include variations in the frame material, cell geometry, and attachment mechanisms to accommodate specific industry requirements. For example, the leaflet support could be designed with corrosion-resistant materials for use in harsh industrial environments or with adjustable cell sizes for optimal performance in different fluid flow conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable leaflet support technology has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, industrial processes, wind energy, wastewater treatment, and oil recovery. The technology's ability to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their operations and environmental sustainability.
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
Biomedical engineering and fluid flow systems, specifically focusing on structural support technologies for fluid distribution and flow control across medical devices and industrial applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degrees, expertise in fluid dynamics, materials science, and cross-domain technology adaptation, capable of translating specialized medical device designs into alternative industrial applications
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental structural principles of the leaflet support patent are universally applicable across fluid handling systems. The core technological concept of a frame with adjoining cells for controlled fluid flow represents a transferable design principle that can be systematically adapted to different technical domains. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that leverage the source patent's core mechanical and fluid dynamic insights through straightforward engineering modifications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,417 |
|---|---|
| Title | Leaflet support |
| Assignee(s) | TRILIO MEDICAL LTD. |