Catheter-based sensing and monitoring systems for diverse industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original catheter patent to develop novel sensing and monitoring systems for various industries, including water quality monitoring, industrial process control, chemical reaction monitoring, and wearable sweat composition analysis.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on catheters for dialysis, but its design and functionality have limitations when applied to other industries. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the catheter technology to meet the unique requirements of diverse fields, enabling innovative solutions for real-time monitoring and detection.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new claims describe catheter-based systems for monitoring water quality, detecting aquatic pollutants, sensing industrial process fluids, monitoring chemical reactions, and analyzing sweat composition. These systems utilize the catheter's fixing means and tube section to securely position the device in the desired environment, allowing for efficient sample extraction and analysis. The dialysis-based detection system is adapted to accommodate various sample types and analytical techniques, ensuring versatility and accuracy.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the catheter technology, shifting from medical use to industrial and environmental monitoring. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the catheter's design and functionality to accommodate diverse sample types, environments, and analytical techniques, enabling innovative solutions for real-time monitoring and detection.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include modified catheter geometries, materials, or surface coatings to enhance compatibility with specific environments or sample types. Variations could also involve integrating additional sensors or analytical tools to expand the system's capabilities or improve detection accuracy.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, industrial process control, chemical manufacturing, and wearable technology. The market demand for real-time monitoring and detection systems is substantial, and the catheter-based sensing and monitoring systems could capture a significant share of this market.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M25/02 |
| A | A61 | A61M1/3661 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/0031 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/028 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering and biomedical sensing technologies, with expertise in catheter design, fluid sampling systems, and adaptive sensing mechanisms across medical and industrial applications
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or technical professional with advanced degree, working knowledge of catheter technologies, fluid sampling techniques, and cross-domain sensor adaptation strategies
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates a straightforward extension of the source patent's core catheter technology by applying its fundamental structural and functional principles to alternative monitoring contexts. A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent adaptability of the original catheter's design, particularly its fixing means and tube section, as readily transferable to diverse sampling environments. The disclosed variations represent predictable engineering modifications that leverage the source patent's core technological insights.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,739 |
|---|---|
| Title | Catheter for dialysis, in particular for long-term application |
| Assignee(s) | Joline GmbH & Co. KG |