Adaptive Ventilation Mask Technology for Diverse Industries
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the core technology of ventilation masks to provide supplemental gas delivery in various industries, including agricultural greenhouses, veterinary settings, and confined spaces, enhancing crop yields, treating respiratory diseases, and improving air quality.
Background and Problem Solved
The original ventilation mask patent addressed the need for supplemental gas delivery to patients with respiratory difficulties. However, the limitations of this technology restricted its application to specific medical scenarios. This inventive concept tackles the problem of limited gas delivery options in diverse industries, providing a versatile solution that leverages the core ventilation mask technology.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a ventilation mask with a gas manifold and plurality of vectored gas ports, adapted to deliver high concentrations of oxygen or other gases to plants, animals, or individuals in various settings. In agricultural greenhouses, the ventilation mask enhances crop yields by providing optimal gas conditions. In veterinary settings, it treats respiratory diseases in animals. In confined spaces, such as submarines or spacecraft, it ensures a safe and healthy environment for individuals.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of this inventive concept lies in its application of the core ventilation mask technology to entirely new industries and use cases, expanding its potential beyond medical scenarios. The inventive step involves adapting the gas manifold and vectored gas ports to cater to the specific requirements of these diverse industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the gas manifold, vectored gas ports, or mask body to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations may involve integrating sensors, monitoring systems, or automation features to optimize gas delivery and improve user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the agricultural, veterinary, and confined space industries, offering a versatile solution for gas delivery and environmental control. The target market includes agricultural greenhouse operators, veterinary clinics, and organizations operating in confined spaces.
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
Respiratory and medical device engineering, with expertise in ventilation mask design, gas delivery systems, and adaptive medical technologies across medical, agricultural, and environmental applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or respiratory device specialist with advanced degree, understanding of gas flow dynamics, mask ergonomics, and cross-industry technology adaptation, capable of translating medical device principles to diverse environmental contexts
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core ventilation mask technology disclosed in US 11857710 can be readily adapted to alternative industrial and environmental applications by modifying gas port configurations and mask geometry to suit specific gas delivery requirements. The fundamental principles of directional gas flow, vectored port design, and mask body construction remain consistent across different use cases. The PTD demonstrates predictable variations that extend the source patent's core technological principles through routine engineering modifications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,710 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ventilation mask |
| Assignee(s) | SunMed Group Holdings, LLC |