Modular Substance Delivery System for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the core technology of the original drug delivery device to enable precise delivery of substances in various industries, including agriculture, water treatment, construction, and food processing.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on delivering therapeutic substances in a liquid or gel form during surgery. However, the limitations of the original design did not consider the potential for this technology to be applied to other fields. This inventive concept addresses the need for a modular, versatile substance delivery system that can be adapted to different industries and use cases.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a body extending from a delivery tip, which defines a cavity for retaining a pre-assembled cartridge holding the substance. A driver mechanically discharges the substance from the cartridge to the delivery tip. This design enables precise delivery of substances to specific locations in various industries. For example, in agriculture, the system can deliver fertilizers or pesticides to specific areas of a crop. In water treatment, the device can deliver substances to specific locations in a water body. Similarly, in construction and food processing, the system can deliver substances to specific locations in construction materials and food products, respectively.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the original technology, expanding its scope to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted to different fields and the development of a modular design that enables this versatility.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different cartridge designs, driver mechanisms, and delivery tip configurations tailored to specific industries. Additionally, the system could be integrated with sensors, automation, and data analytics to enhance precision and efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, water treatment, construction, and food processing. The modular design and versatility of the system enable it to be adapted to different markets, providing a competitive advantage in terms of precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and industrial substance delivery systems, encompassing precision fluid transfer technologies across medical, agricultural, and industrial applications. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and precision delivery mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering degree, experience in fluid transfer systems, understanding of mechanical design principles, and knowledge of adaptable delivery technologies across multiple industrial domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental design principles of the source patent's drug delivery device are readily transferable to alternative industrial applications. The core mechanical concepts of precise substance transfer via a pre-assembled cartridge and mechanical driver represent a generalizable technology platform. The variations proposed in the PTD represent predictable extensions of the original device's core technological framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,554 |
|---|---|
| Title | Drug delivery device with pre-assembled cartridge |
| Assignee(s) | INTRAVITAL PTY LTD. |