Adaptable Sizing Systems for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of gastric sizing systems to create adaptable solutions for various industries, including agriculture, industrial storage, residential construction, athletic performance, and urban air quality management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on gastric sizing systems for bariatric surgery, but its underlying technology has broader applications. The inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying its principles to new fields, where precise measurement and control are crucial.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptable sizing systems comprise a flexible sizing tube, configured for introduction into various environments, such as soil, storage containers, walls, lungs, or ventilation systems. The tube is equipped with valves, slits, or perforations, enabling the measurement and regulation of parameters like moisture levels, humidity, airflow, or pollutants. These systems can optimize crop yields, monitor and control humidity, detect water damage, enhance athletic performance, or improve air quality.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of the gastric sizing system technology, which were not considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this technology to solve diverse problems across multiple industries, and adapting it to meet the specific needs of each field.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the sizing tube material, valve design, or sensor integration. Variations could involve using different types of valves, such as one-way or two-way valves, or incorporating additional features like temperature or pressure sensors.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable sizing systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, industrial storage, construction, sports equipment, and environmental monitoring. The market for these solutions is substantial, with potential customers including farmers, industrial facility managers, builders, athletes, and municipalities.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/07207 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00818 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/306 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/320052 |
| A | A61 | A61J15/0003 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/007 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically surgical instrumentation and measurement systems with a focus on flexible tube-based diagnostic and interventional technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in flexible tube technologies, valve systems, measurement techniques, and cross-industry adaptable medical instrumentation design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core technical principles of the gastric sizing tube - flexible tube design, integrated valves, measurement capabilities - can be readily translated across different environmental and industrial contexts by applying standard engineering adaptation techniques. The fundamental mechanical and functional elements remain consistent, with modifications primarily involving material selection, sensor integration, and specific use-case optimization. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,445 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gastric sizing systems including instruments for use in bariatric surgery |
| Assignee(s) | Boehringer Laboratories LLC |