Multi-Environment Catheter System for Monitoring and Control
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to a stabilized catheter system adaptable for various environments, including agricultural, water quality, marine life, industrial processes, and food quality monitoring and control, leveraging the core technology of the original coronary sinus catheter handle.
Background and Problem Solved
The original coronary sinus catheter handle patent was limited to electrophysiological cardiac procedures. However, the present inventive concept expands the applicability of the stabilized catheter system to diverse industries, addressing the need for efficient and accurate monitoring and control in these fields.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a stabilized catheter system with a distal section featuring a memory shape portion, suitable for deployment in various environments. The system incorporates sensors disposed along the catheter to detect specific parameters, such as pest activity, water quality, marine life, process parameters, or food quality. The catheter's memory shape portion enables adaptability to different environments, while the sensor array provides accurate data for monitoring and control. The system can be further customized with deflection actuators, location sensors, and locks to enhance its functionality.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the stabilized catheter system to entirely different industries, leveraging the original patent's core technology. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the catheter system to diverse environments, enabling efficient monitoring and control in these fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modifications to the catheter's material, shape, or size to suit specific environments. Additional variations could involve integrating the catheter system with other technologies, such as drones or robots, to enhance monitoring and control capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, marine biology, industrial process control, and food safety. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these fields, seeking efficient and accurate monitoring and control solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M25/0136 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/0138 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/0147 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/0166 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/0266 |
| A | A61 | A61M2210/125 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically interventional catheter systems with advanced mechanical and sensor integration, requiring expertise in biomedical engineering, materials science, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with 5-7 years experience in catheter design, familiar with medical device fabrication techniques, sensor integration, and adaptive material technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical principles of the stabilized catheter system are fundamentally transferable across different monitoring environments. The memory shape portion, deflection capabilities, and sensor integration represent generalizable technological approaches that can be readily adapted to alternative applications. The disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the original coronary sinus catheter's core technological framework.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,738 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stabilized coronary sinus catheter handle |
| Assignee(s) | Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. |