Mechanical Coupling Technology for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept discloses novel applications of mechanical coupling technology, originally designed for injection devices, to various industrial fields, including air quality monitoring, precision farming, water contamination prevention, energy consumption management, and manufacturing process optimization.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a device for attachment to an injection device, focusing on detecting a selected dosage for injection. However, the limitations of this patent lay in its restricted application to the medical field. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by exploring the potential of mechanical coupling technology in diverse industrial applications, providing innovative solutions to pressing problems in these fields.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept involves adapting the mechanical coupling technology to various devices, enabling the detection of specific parameters and the transfer of forces to actuators, dispensing mechanisms, valves, relays, or control systems. For instance, in air quality monitoring, the device detects a selected threshold for air quality and mechanically couples to an actuator to adjust ventilation. In precision farming, the device detects a selected dosage of fertilizer and mechanically couples to a dispensing mechanism to apply the selected dosage to a specific area of the crop. Similarly, in water contamination prevention, energy consumption management, and manufacturing process optimization, the device detects specific parameters and mechanically couples to corresponding mechanisms to achieve the desired outcome.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in its unexpected application of mechanical coupling technology to diverse industrial fields, exploiting the underlying principles of force transfer and detection to provide innovative solutions. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted and scaled to address specific problems in various industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of sensors, actuators, or mechanisms, depending on the specific industrial application. Additionally, variations of the mechanical coupling technology could be developed to accommodate different device geometries, materials, or operating conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, agriculture, water treatment, energy management, and manufacturing. The market for these applications is substantial, with growing demands for innovative solutions to pressing problems. The mechanical coupling technology has the potential to revolutionize these industries by providing efficient, cost-effective, and reliable solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/3155 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/2033 |
| A | A61 | A61M2005/3126 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/332 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3327 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3584 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/52 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/8206 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically injection device supplementary technologies and mechanical coupling systems for dosage selection and force transfer mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in medical device design, familiar with precision mechanical coupling, sensor integration, and force transfer technologies in drug delivery systems
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental mechanical coupling principles disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to alternative industrial control systems by applying the core mechanical force transfer and detection mechanisms to different sensor and actuation contexts. The source patent's core innovation of mechanical coupling for dosage selection provides a generalizable framework that can be systematically translated across technical domains. The PTD demonstrates how the underlying mechanical principles are transferable to diverse sensing and control applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,708 |
|---|---|
| Title | Device for attachment to an injection device |
| Assignee(s) | Sanofi |