Adaptive Menstrual Discharge Collection System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A modular, intelligent, and adaptive system for menstrual discharge collection, offering personalized comfort, hygiene, and convenience through advanced sensing, 3D printing, and self-cleaning technologies.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a reusable menstrual disc-shaped device with dual durometer materials. However, this design has limitations in accommodating diverse user anatomies and providing real-time adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, wearable, and intelligent system that can be tailored to individual users and adapt to changing physiological conditions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Adaptive Menstrual Discharge Collection System consists of interchangeable rim components with adjustable hardness and universal, adaptable catch components with dynamic sealing mechanisms. The system incorporates AI-powered sensing to detect user-specific physiological signals, adjusting the device's shape and hardness in real-time. Additionally, the system features self-cleaning mechanisms, such as hydrophobic coatings and UV-C light sources, to ensure hygiene and convenience. The modular design enables users to customize their devices through 3D printing and scanning technology.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its integration of advanced sensing, 3D printing, and self-cleaning technologies to create a modular, adaptive, and intelligent system for menstrual discharge collection. The inventive step is the combination of these technologies to provide real-time adaptability, personalized comfort, and convenience, which is not evident in the original patent or prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Adaptive Menstrual Discharge Collection System could include wearable devices with integrated sensors, implantable devices with real-time monitoring, or external devices with AI-powered predictive analytics. Variations could also involve different materials, geometries, or mechanisms for adapting to user anatomies and physiological conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Adaptive Menstrual Discharge Collection System has significant commercial potential in the feminine hygiene industry, with potential applications in wearable technology, medical devices, and personalized healthcare. The target market includes women of reproductive age seeking comfortable, convenient, and hygienic menstrual discharge collection solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F5/4553 |
| A | A61 | A61F5/4404 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Feminine hygiene devices, specifically reusable menstrual discharge collection systems, involving materials engineering, ergonomic design, and medical device manufacturing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or product designer with expertise in polymeric materials, injection molding techniques, medical device ergonomics, and human anatomy, typically holding a BS/MS in biomedical or materials engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's adaptive technologies represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core innovations in reusable menstrual collection devices. The fundamental concept of a modular, multi-durometer device with customizable rim and catch components is already established in the source patent. The PTD's additional sensing and 3D printing technologies represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques available to skilled practitioners.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,455 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reusable dual durometer polymeric menstrual discharge collection device |