Looped Wire Technology for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of looped wires for advanced stent grafts to pioneer novel applications in environmental monitoring, agricultural optimization, underwater archaeology, structural health monitoring, and ocean current tracking.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the challenges of endovascular aneurysm repair by introducing looped wires for pre-cannulated endograft systems. However, the inventive concept recognizes the untapped potential of looped wire technology to solve problems in other industries. By applying the core technology to new fields, the inventive concept tackles limitations in environmental monitoring, agricultural efficiency, underwater exploration, infrastructure safety, and oceanic research.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a system or method that utilizes looped wires in various configurations to address specific challenges in different industries. For instance, in environmental monitoring, looped wires collect water samples from different depths for analysis. In agricultural optimization, looped wires detect soil moisture levels to adjust irrigation systems. In underwater archaeology, looped wire sensor arrays detect subtle changes in water currents to identify potential sites. In structural health monitoring, looped wires form a network to detect cracks and deformations in bridges. Finally, in ocean current tracking, looped wires with embedded sensors and GPS monitor the movement of ocean currents and predict their impact on marine ecosystems.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of looped wire technology, transitioning from medical devices to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the versatility of looped wires and their potential to solve complex problems in various fields, thereby expanding the scope of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different materials or geometries for the looped wires, varying sensor types for detection, or alternative data analysis methods. Variations may also include integrating looped wires with other technologies, such as IoT devices or drones, to enhance their capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including environmental consulting, agricultural technology, underwater exploration, infrastructure inspection, and oceanic research. The market demand for innovative solutions in these fields is substantial, and the inventive concept is poised to capitalize on this demand.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M25/09 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/95 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/954 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/07 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/065 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/0915 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/09108 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/09133 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/09141 |
| A | A61 | A61M2025/09175 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical engineering and medical device design, specifically endovascular intervention technologies with a focus on stent grafts, wire-based medical delivery systems, and sensor-integrated medical devices
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, expertise in interventional medical technologies, familiarity with wire-based medical delivery systems, and understanding of sensor integration and material adaptability
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates that the fundamental looped wire technology from the source patent can be readily adapted to alternative sensing and monitoring applications by leveraging the core structural and functional principles of the original medical device design. A PHOSITA would recognize that the looped wire's fundamental characteristics of flexible positioning, multi-point sampling, and integrated sensing are universally applicable across different technical domains. The translation of the wire technology from medical to environmental and structural monitoring represents a predictable extension of the original technological concept.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,741 |
|---|---|
| Title | Looped wire for advanced stent grafts and methods of using same |
| Assignee(s) | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |