Hemostatic Compositions for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept relates to hemostatic compositions adapted for specific, niche environments, such as high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-security, and remote or isolated locations, ensuring effective bleeding control in these unique settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed hemostatic compositions comprising an anion exchanger and a calcium salt. However, these compositions may not be optimized for specific, challenging environments. The inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the hemostatic compositions for use in specialized environments, where bleeding control is critical.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises hemostatic compositions that incorporate an anion exchanger and a calcium salt, tailored to function effectively in high-altitude environments, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, and remote or isolated locations. For example, the composition for high-altitude environments is adapted to function at low atmospheric pressures, while the composition for high-security environments is designed to be resistant to tampering or sabotage. The inventive concept also encompasses methods and systems for inducing hemostasis in these specialized environments, including portable containers and delivery devices.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of hemostatic compositions for specific, niche environments, which is not addressed in the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for specialized hemostatic compositions and the development of tailored solutions for these environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the anion exchanger and calcium salt used, as well as modifications to the composition's physical form, such as a spray or gel. Additionally, the inventive concept could be extended to other specialized environments, such as space exploration or military operations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as emergency medical response, disaster relief, high-security operations, and remote or isolated healthcare. The adapted hemostatic compositions could be marketed as specialized products for these niche environments, offering a competitive advantage over existing hemostatic products.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical hemostatic technologies, specifically compositions for controlling bleeding using chemical interactions, requiring expertise in biochemistry, polymer chemistry, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degree in biomedical engineering or chemistry, familiar with hemostatic material design, understanding of ion exchange mechanisms, and experience developing medical interventions for emergency and specialized environments
Obviousness Rationale
A person skilled in the art would recognize that adapting hemostatic compositions for specialized environments represents a straightforward engineering optimization using known chemical principles from the source patent. The core hemostatic mechanism involving anion exchangers and calcium salts remains fundamentally unchanged, with variations primarily addressing contextual deployment challenges. The PTD's modifications represent predictable extensions of existing hemostatic technology targeting specific use cases.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,564 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hemostatic composition comprising an anion exchanger and a calcium salt |
| Assignee(s) | Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. |