Airborne Contaminant Detection and Tracking Systems

The present inventive concept relates to novel applications of supraglottic airway devices in detecting and tracking airborne contaminants in various industries, providing a proactive approach to environmental monitoring and public health.

The original patent disclosed a supraglottic airway device designed for medical use, primarily focused on reducing contamination exposure to patients and medical professionals. However, the limitations of this design restrict its use to a specific medical context. The new inventive concept addresses the need for effective airborne contaminant detection and tracking in various industries, such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, firefighting, public transportation, and industrial cleaning.

The inventive concept encompasses a range of systems and methods that adapt the core technology of the supraglottic airway device for use in detecting and tracking airborne contaminants. Claim 1 discloses a system for environmental monitoring, where a network of supraglottic airway devices is configured to detect and track airborne contaminants in industrial settings. Claim 2 describes a method for reducing contamination exposure in agricultural settings, using a supraglottic airway device adapted for use with crop sprayers and other agricultural equipment. Claim 3 presents a supraglottic airway device for use in firefighting, featuring a coupler assembly with a locking mechanism and a side port for suctioning smoke and debris. Claim 4 outlines a system for monitoring and controlling airborne pathogens in public transportation systems, using a supraglottic airway device as a sensor and filter. Finally, Claim 5 details a method for reducing exposure to hazardous materials in industrial cleaning operations, using a supraglottic airway device adapted for use with vacuum cleaning equipment.

The new claims introduce novel applications of the supraglottic airway device, moving beyond the medical context to address airborne contaminant detection and tracking in various industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to these new use cases, providing a proactive approach to environmental monitoring and public health.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different sensor technologies, modified coupler assemblies, or integration with existing environmental monitoring systems. Variations could also involve adapting the supraglottic airway device for use in other industries, such as construction or mining.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, agriculture, firefighting, public transportation, and industrial cleaning. The market for airborne contaminant detection and tracking systems is substantial, with potential customers including government agencies, private companies, and public health organizations.