Percussive Stimulation Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept expands the core technology of the original percussive therapy device to various new applications, including agriculture, livestock, athletics, veterinary medicine, and cognitive function improvement.
Background and Problem Solved
The original percussive therapy device, while effective for human massage, had limited scope. This inventive concept addresses the need for innovative solutions in diverse industries, leveraging the benefits of percussive stimulation to improve crop yields, reduce stress in livestock, enhance athletic performance, treat chronic pain in veterinary patients, and improve cognitive function in individuals with neurological disorders.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept involves adapting the electrically connected or smart attachment technology from the original percussive therapy device to create novel systems and methods for various industries. For example, in agriculture, the percussive device stimulates plant growth through vibrational energy, while the smart attachment monitors and optimizes the stimulation process. In athletics, the wearable device provides localized vibrational stimulation, and the smart attachment adjusts the stimulation in real-time. Similarly, in veterinary medicine, the percussive therapy device with an electrically connected attachment is used to treat chronic pain, and a software module customizes treatment protocols based on patient response.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce entirely novel applications and use cases for the core technology, expanding its scope beyond human massage. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of percussive stimulation to address diverse industry challenges and adapting the technology to meet those needs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include different attachment designs, varying vibrational frequencies, or integration with other technologies like AI or IoT. Variations could also involve adapting the technology for use in other industries, such as education or environmental conservation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, offering opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and product development. Target markets include agricultural technology, animal health, sports technology, veterinary medicine, and cognitive function improvement.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61H23/006 |
| A | A61 | A61H23/02 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/0153 |
| A | A61 | A61H2201/1664 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and therapeutic devices, specifically percussive massage and stimulation technologies, involving electrical and mechanical systems for targeted physiological interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer or researcher with expertise in biomedical device design, mechanical engineering, electrical systems integration, and understanding of vibrational therapy principles, with knowledge of sensor technologies and adaptive control systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core percussive therapy technology disclosed in the source patent represents a fundamental platform for vibrational intervention that can be readily adapted across multiple domains by applying standard engineering design principles and understanding of biomechanical stimulus. The electrically connected smart attachment concept provides a flexible technological framework that can be systematically modified for different application contexts. The variations presented in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the original device's core mechanical and electrical principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,481 |
|---|---|
| Title | System for electrical connection of massage attachment to percussive therapy device |
| Assignee(s) | Therabody, Inc. |