Cross-Industry Applications of Medical Sealant Glue
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept explores novel uses of a medical sealant glue capable of promoting wound healing in diverse industries, including environmental remediation, cultural heritage preservation, pollution detection, natural disaster protection, and food preservation.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a medical sealant glue for wound healing, but its potential applications extend far beyond the medical field. The present inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by identifying and developing new uses for the glue, solving problems in various industries.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The medical sealant glue, comprising a crosslinked compound of nucleophilic and electrophilic functional groups, can be adapted for use in environmental remediation by encapsulating pollutants in contaminated soil. In cultural heritage preservation, the glue reinforces fragile artifacts, preventing further deterioration. As a sensor coating, the glue changes color or fluorescence in response to environmental pollutants. In natural disaster protection, the glue reinforces building structures, and in food preservation, it prevents moisture and oxygen from entering food packages.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a non-obvious and novel application of the medical sealant glue, expanding its use beyond the medical field and into diverse industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the glue's potential in these new areas and developing specific implementations for each application.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept include using different types of nucleophilic and electrophilic functional groups, varying the composition of the glue, or incorporating additional components to enhance its performance in specific applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The cross-industry applications of the medical sealant glue have significant commercial potential, targeting industries such as environmental remediation, cultural heritage preservation, pollution detection, natural disaster protection, and food preservation. The market for these applications is substantial, with potential customers including government agencies, private companies, and individuals.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61L24/043 |
| A | A61 | A61K35/28 |
| A | A61 | A61L24/0005 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical materials and adhesive technologies, specifically medical sealant compositions with crosslinking capabilities and multi-functional applications in biomaterials and environmental engineering
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in polymer chemistry, biomaterial engineering, and materials science, possessing advanced degrees and experience in developing adaptive adhesive systems with cross-industry potential
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent versatility of the crosslinked medical sealant glue's fundamental chemical structure, which enables broad application across different technical domains. The source patent's disclosure of a complex crosslinked compound with nucleophilic and electrophilic functional groups provides a clear technological foundation for exploring alternative uses. The PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the original medical sealant's core chemical principles, demonstrating how a skilled practitioner would naturally explore the material's adaptable properties.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,693 |
|---|---|
| Title | Medical sealant glue capable of promoting wound healing and preparation method thereof |
| Assignee(s) | Shandong Branden Medical Device Co.,Ltd |