Adaptable Leaflet Support Technology for Diverse Industries

Publication ID: 24-11857417_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Leaflet Support Technology for Diverse Industries,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857417_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857417_0007_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,417.

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

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/2448
A A61 A61F2/2466
A A61 A61F2230/0006
A A61 A61F2230/0008

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

Source Patent Element
Frame defining an array of adjoining cells with upstream and downstream sides
PTD Variation
Adapting the frame geometry for agricultural irrigation, wind turbine, and industrial fluid handling systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of modifying geometric parameters for specific fluid flow requirements, representing a predictable design optimization within a skilled engineer's capabilities
Source Patent Element
Structural support mechanism for regulating fluid passage
PTD Variation
Implementing the support structure in wastewater treatment and oil recovery processes
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying a proven fluid control mechanism to alternative domains represents a standard engineering problem-solving approach with expected, reproducible results
Source Patent Element
Modular ring-shaped frame with interconnected cellular structure
PTD Variation
Utilizing different materials and cell geometries for industry-specific performance requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and geometric adaptation are routine design choices for a PHOSITA seeking to optimize fluid flow characteristics across different operational environments
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857417's teachings, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed leaflet support technology represents an obvious extension of known fluid flow control principles. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize the disclosed variations as predictable modifications achievable through standard engineering problem-solving techniques, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,417
TitleLeaflet support
Assignee(s)TRILIO MEDICAL LTD.