Enhanced Apparatus for Sanitising Products with Improved Efficiency and Safety
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept discloses an advanced apparatus for sanitising products, incorporating novel features to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall performance.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for an apparatus for sanitising products has inherent limitations, such as potential contamination during sanitisation, inefficient sanitisation processes, and lack of automation. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing innovative solutions to improve the sanitisation process.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced apparatus features air-tight seals to prevent contamination, a pre-treatment step with a sanitising solution, spiral-configured internal conveyor belts for increased efficiency, a built-in sensor to monitor and control UV-C light intensity and duration, and integration with an automated packaging system. These advancements ensure a more efficient, safer, and streamlined sanitisation process.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features that significantly improve the original apparatus, including air-tight seals, spiral conveyor belts, and built-in sensors. These innovations provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, resulting in a more efficient and safe sanitisation process.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the air-tight seals, using different types of sanitising solutions, or integrating the apparatus with various automated packaging systems. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different industries and applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced apparatus has significant commercial potential in industries requiring sanitisation of products, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The improved efficiency, safety, and automation of the sanitisation process make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to streamline their operations and ensure high-quality products.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L2/10 |
| A | A23 | A23L3/001 |
| A | A23 | A23L3/003 |
| A | A23 | A23L3/28 |
| A | A23 | A23L3/3589 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/22 |
| B | B65 | B65G43/10 |
| B | B65 | B65G45/22 |
| A | A23 | A23V2002/00 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/11 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/121 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/122 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food and medical product sanitisation technologies, involving mechanical transport systems, UV sterilisation, and contamination prevention techniques. Requires engineering knowledge in mechanical design, light-based sterilisation, and industrial process automation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, familiar with industrial sanitisation processes, UV sterilisation technologies, and automated material handling systems. Possesses practical experience in designing equipment for food safety and medical product processing
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the proposed variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the existing sanitisation apparatus. The disclosed modifications leverage known techniques in UV sterilisation, conveyor design, and contamination prevention that would be readily apparent to someone skilled in industrial sanitisation technologies. The incremental enhancements represent standard problem-solving approaches in equipment design that do not require inventive genius.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,687 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apparatus for sanitising products |