Adaptive Fluid Transfer Stations for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative fluid transfer station designed for specific, high-demand environments, such as high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude, and high-temperature settings, ensuring reliable and efficient fluid transfer operations.
Background and Problem Solved
Robotic pharmaceutical preparation systems require fluid transfer stations that can adapt to unique operational environments. The original patent's limitations in addressing these specialized needs are overcome by the new inventive concept, which provides tailored solutions for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude, and high-temperature environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive fluid transfer station comprises a secure container access system, a tamper-evident connector, a weather-resistant container, a weather-sealed connector, a pressure-regulated container access system, and a pressure-resistant connector. The station is designed to operate in various environments, including high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and high-temperature settings. The manipulator is configured to adjust fluid transfer parameters according to the detected environment, ensuring reliable and efficient fluid transfer operations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel adaptations to the fluid transfer station, enabling it to operate effectively in specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the integration of tailored components and configurations that address the unique challenges of each environment, providing a significant improvement over the original patent's limitations.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the secure container access system, such as biometric authentication or multi-factor verification. Other variations may involve different materials or designs for the weather-resistant container and weather-sealed connector, or alternative pressure-regulation mechanisms for high-altitude environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive fluid transfer station has significant commercial potential in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare, particularly in high-demand environments like disaster relief, high-security facilities, and extreme weather conditions. The target market includes companies operating in these specialized environments, as well as governments and organizations involved in disaster relief and high-security operations.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/2055 |
| A | A61 | A61J1/1406 |
| B | B25 | B25J13/08 |
| B | B65 | B65B3/003 |
| A | A61 | A61J2200/70 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,497 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system |
| Assignee(s) | EQUASHIELD MEDICAL LTD |