Modular Catheter System for Non-Medical Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept leverages the modular catheter system technology to expand its utility beyond medical devices, applying its core principles to various non-medical industries such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, and precision farming.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Modular medical device catheter system,' provides a versatile adapter design for modifying or expanding the functionality of medical devices. However, its scope is limited to medical applications. The new inventive concept addresses the need to apply this core technology to entirely different industries, fields, or problems, unlocking new possibilities and value.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept adapts the modular catheter system for non-medical use cases, such as monitoring water quality, detecting water contaminants, precision irrigation, and monitoring soil health. The adapter, a key component, is configured to convert or augment sensors and devices for use in aquatic, subterranean, or agricultural environments. This modular design enables the integration of various sensors, materials, and mechanisms to address specific challenges in these industries.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the modular catheter system to non-medical industries, introducing a paradigm shift in the way sensors and devices are designed, integrated, and used in these fields. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be adapted and expanded beyond its original medical context.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adapting the modular catheter system for use in other non-medical industries, such as industrial process monitoring, infrastructure inspection, or environmental remediation. Variations could include modifying the adapter's design, materials, or mechanisms to accommodate different sensor types, operating conditions, or deployment scenarios.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular catheter system for non-medical applications has significant commercial potential, particularly in industries where sensor integration, precision, and adaptability are critical. Target markets include environmental monitoring, agriculture, and precision farming, with potential applications in industrial process monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and environmental remediation.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M25/0052 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/0069 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/1011 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/0097 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically catheter and adapter systems with a focus on modular design for sensor integration and environmental deployment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or mechanical engineer with expertise in medical device design, sensor integration, and adaptive modular systems, familiar with cross-industry technology transfer principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core modular adapter technology disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to non-medical sensing applications by substituting medical sensors with environmental sensors while maintaining the fundamental structural and functional principles of the original modular design. The technical mechanisms for attachment, extension, and sensor integration are fundamentally consistent across medical and non-medical contexts. The PTD represents a predictable application of known modular system design principles to alternative technical domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,736 |
|---|---|
| Title | Modular medical device catheter system |
| Assignee(s) | COVELLUS LLC |