Filter Assembly for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept extends the core technology of a filter assembly to various industries beyond medical devices, offering versatile solutions for water purification, humidity control, wastewater treatment, clean air provision, and food preservation.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, focused on filters for medical devices, has limitations in addressing diverse applications. This inventive concept tackles the problem of adapting the filter assembly technology to entirely new industries, fields, and problems, thereby expanding its potential impact.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The filter assembly is designed to be versatile and adaptable to different applications. In an agricultural setting, it can be used to purify water for irrigation. In a greenhouse, it can control humidity by filtering and humidifying air. For wastewater treatment, it can remove contaminants from wastewater. In residential settings, it can provide clean air by removing pollutants from indoor air. Additionally, it can be used to preserve food by removing ethylene gas from storage containers.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty lies in the application of the filter assembly technology to diverse industries, which was not originally considered. The inventive step is the adaptation of the filter assembly to address specific problems in these new fields, such as water purification, humidity control, and food preservation.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in filter medium materials, housing designs, and connection configurations to accommodate different industries and applications. For instance, the filter assembly could be integrated into existing systems, such as ventilation systems or irrigation networks, or designed as standalone devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, horticulture, wastewater treatment, residential construction, and food processing. The market for such filter assemblies is vast, with potential applications in emerging markets and developing countries.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M13/003 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/0875 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/106 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/1095 |
| A | A61 | A61M16/161 |
| A | A61 | A61M2202/0225 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3327 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3331 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3334 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3368 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3569 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3653 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/7527 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/7536 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device filtration systems, specifically insufflation and gas filtration technologies with expertise in filter design, medical gas handling, and interdisciplinary fluid management systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or biomedical background, possessing knowledge of filtration principles, medical device design, fluid dynamics, and cross-industry adaptation of filtration technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental filter assembly design from the source patent provides a versatile technological platform readily adaptable to multiple industrial applications. The core technical elements of filtering, housing configuration, and fluid conduit management are universally applicable across different domains. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of existing filtration technology by applying known principles to solve analogous problems in different technical contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,719 |
|---|---|
| Title | Filter assembly |
| Assignee(s) | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited |