Adaptive Ventilation Masks for Specialized Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept relates to ventilation masks tailored for specific, high-demand environments, such as high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme cold weather, high-security, and underwater scenarios, providing optimized supplemental gas delivery and improved patient care.
Background and Problem Solved
The original ventilation mask patent, while effective in general applications, lacks adaptability for unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing specialized ventilation masks that cater to the distinct challenges of high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme cold weather, high-security, and underwater scenarios, ensuring reliable supplemental gas delivery and enhanced patient care in these critical situations.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses a range of ventilation masks, each designed to address the specific requirements of its intended environment. For high-altitude use, the ventilation mask features an optimized vent opening to compensate for low air pressure. In disaster relief scenarios, the method prioritizes gas delivery to the patient over ambient air intake. The extreme cold weather ventilation mask system incorporates a heated gas manifold and temperature control unit to maintain a stable gas temperature. The high-security ventilation mask includes a secure gas manifold with encryption-enabled gas flow control, while the underwater ventilation mask features a waterproof mask body and pressure-compensated vent opening.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to diverse environments, achieved through specialized ventilation mask designs that address the unique challenges of each scenario. The inventive step resides in the tailored solutions that overcome the limitations of the original patent, providing improved supplemental gas delivery and patient care in high-demand environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include ventilation masks for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration, industrial settings, or athletic training. Variations could incorporate advanced materials, sensors, or communication systems to enhance the masks' performance and functionality.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including aerospace, disaster relief, healthcare, security, and underwater exploration. The specialized ventilation masks can provide a competitive edge in these markets, offering improved patient care and supplemental gas delivery in high-demand environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M16/085 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/082 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/6803 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/06 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0611 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0683 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/22 |
| A | A61 | A61M2202/0208 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/6081 |
| A | A61 | A61M2230/43 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical respiratory equipment, specifically ventilation masks and supplemental gas delivery systems, encompassing design variations for specialized environmental applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or respiratory equipment designer with expertise in mask design, fluid dynamics, materials engineering, and adaptive medical device configurations, possessing knowledge of gas flow principles and patient interface technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core ventilation mask design, applying known engineering adaptation techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental mask structure remains consistent, with modifications representing routine design optimization for different use contexts. These variations demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches within respiratory equipment design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,710 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ventilation mask |
| Assignee(s) | SunMed Group Holdings, LLC |