Acetabular Cup Systems for Extreme Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
An acetabular cup system designed for use in high-stress, extreme weather, and high-security environments, featuring specialized coatings, anchoring points, and biometric sensors to ensure secure and reliable hip replacement.
Background and Problem Solved
The original acetabular cup system patent has limitations in its application in extreme environments, such as disaster relief zones, high-security facilities, or areas with extreme weather conditions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized features that enhance the cup system's performance and reliability in these environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The acetabular cup system comprises a cup configured to receive a plurality of liners, with an outer surface featuring a specialized coating for resisting corrosion in extreme weather conditions. The cup's inner surface includes a cylindrical band with disposed anchoring points for securing the cup to bone in high-stress environments. Additionally, the cup may include biometric sensors for monitoring patient activity in high-security environments. The system allows for secure and reliable hip replacement in extreme environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features, such as specialized coatings, anchoring points, and biometric sensors, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of hip replacement in extreme environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include different types of coatings, such as nanocoatings or diamond-like coatings, or varying numbers and configurations of anchoring points and biometric sensors. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other extreme environments, such as space exploration or high-altitude operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The acetabular cup system for extreme environments has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in markets focused on disaster relief, high-security, and extreme weather applications. The system's ability to provide reliable hip replacement in challenging environments could lead to increased adoption and revenue growth.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/34 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30092 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30156 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30383 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30784 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/3403 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/349 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/3414 |
| A | A61 | A61F2310/00017 |
| A | A61 | A61F2310/00029 |
| A | A61 | A61F2310/00131 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Orthopedic medical devices, specifically hip replacement implant systems, requiring expertise in biomechanical engineering, materials science, and surgical prosthetic design with advanced knowledge of medical device manufacturing and anatomical interface technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or orthopedic device designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in prosthetic design, familiar with materials engineering, surgical implant technologies, and advanced manufacturing techniques for medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the base acetabular cup design with specialized environmental adaptations represents a predictable variation within standard medical device engineering practice. The core structural elements remain consistent while adding incremental functional improvements that address specific use case requirements. These modifications represent standard design iteration strategies common in medical device development.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,422 |
|---|---|
| Title | Acetabular cup system |
| Assignee(s) | Encore Medical, LP |