Personalized Fibrocartilage Implants for Specialized Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for creating customized fibrocartilage implants tailored to specific operational environments, such as high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-security, or space exploration settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a system and method for making personalized fibrocartilage implants. However, these implants may not be suitable for use in specialized environments, where unique challenges and requirements exist. For instance, high-altitude environments require implants that can withstand low oxygen levels, while disaster relief situations necessitate rapid fabrication and deployment. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the original system and method to cater to these specific needs.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a processor configured to optimize the implant structure based on environmental factors such as atmospheric pressure, oxygen levels, priority levels, water resistance, tensile strength, microgravity conditions, and radiation exposure. The system incorporates a secure data transmission protocol for transmitting patient data to a fabrication device, ensuring high-security needs are met. The method involves receiving data specifying a tissue dimension and a priority level, and optimizing the implant structure accordingly. The personalized fibrocartilage implant features a scaffold material with enhanced properties, such as water resistance, and a reinforcing matrix with increased tensile strength.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, including the adaptation of the original system and method to specific operational environments, the incorporation of environmental factors in the optimization process, and the development of specialized implant properties. These advancements provide a unique solution for addressing the challenges posed by specialized environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of scaffold materials, varying the weaving pattern or fiber composition, or incorporating additional features such as sensors or monitoring systems. Variations of the system and method could be developed for other specialized environments, such as underwater or extreme temperature settings.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, aerospace, defense, and disaster relief. The ability to create customized implants for specific operational environments addresses a critical need in these markets, providing a competitive advantage and opportunities for growth and expansion.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/3872 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/10 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/30942 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/442 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/102 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/302 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30069 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30952 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/4495 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering, specifically tissue engineering and personalized medical implant fabrication, focusing on orthopedic and regenerative medicine technologies involving computational design and advanced manufacturing techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in computational design, materials science, and advanced fabrication techniques, possessing knowledge of tissue engineering principles, medical imaging, and personalized implant manufacturing processes
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental method of personalized implant fabrication provides a clear technological framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions by applying standard engineering design principles and material science techniques. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the existing patent's core methodology of computational optimization and personalized implant fabrication. A skilled practitioner would understand that environmental adaptation involves straightforward modifications to material properties and computational parameters within an established technological paradigm.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,425 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for making personalized fibrocartilage implants |
| Assignee(s) | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey |