Versatile Fluid Delivery Systems for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept disclosed herein leverages the core technology of ocular delivery systems to develop novel fluid delivery solutions for various industries, including wastewater treatment, oil recovery, cancer therapy, contaminated soil remediation, and fuel cell optimization.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal in an eye, delivering a fluid composition therein, and performing a trabeculotomy. However, the limitations of the original patent lie in its specificity to ocular applications. The inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to entirely different industries, solving problems such as inefficient wastewater treatment, low oil recovery rates, and inadequate cancer treatment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a fluid delivery system, similar to the original patent, but adapted for use in diverse industrial applications. The system includes a reservoir, a linear gear, and a linkage coupling the reservoir and the linear gear. In the wastewater treatment application, the viscoelastic fluid facilitates the separation of contaminants from water. In the oil recovery application, the fluid composition increases the permeability of the oil reservoir. In the cancer therapy application, the therapeutic agent is delivered to the tumor site to facilitate targeted treatment. In the contaminated soil remediation application, the fluid composition facilitates the degradation of contaminants in the soil. In the fuel cell optimization application, the fluid composition increases the fuel cell's power output.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the inventive concept lies in its application of the core technology to new industries, solving problems not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step is the adaptation of the fluid delivery system to accommodate the specific requirements of each industrial application, resulting in novel and non-obvious solutions.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include modifications to the fluid delivery system, such as changes to the reservoir, linear gear, or linkage design. Variations may also include different types of fluid compositions tailored to specific industrial applications. Additionally, the inventive concept could be integrated with other technologies, such as sensors or automation systems, to enhance its performance and efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including wastewater treatment, oil and gas, healthcare, environmental remediation, and energy. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these industries, as well as research institutions and government agencies seeking innovative solutions to complex problems.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F9/0008 |
| A | A61 | A61F9/00781 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/002 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/158 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3286 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3291 |
| A | A61 | A61M2005/1585 |
| A | A61 | A61M2210/0612 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering and fluid delivery systems, with expertise in precision mechanical systems for targeted fluid administration, particularly in minimally invasive medical interventions and industrial fluid transfer technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or mechanical engineer with advanced degree, experience in precision fluid delivery mechanisms, understanding of linear gear systems, cannula design, and cross-industry technology adaptation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental fluid delivery mechanism disclosed in the source patent as a versatile platform technology with inherent adaptability across multiple technical domains. The core mechanical principles of controlled fluid transfer using a linear gear, reservoir, and linkage system are universally applicable beyond ophthalmological contexts. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological concept by applying identical mechanical principles to solve analogous fluid transfer challenges in different industrial environments.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,460 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ocular delivery systems and methods |
| Assignee(s) | Sight Sciences, Inc. |