Looped Wire Technology for Advanced Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to the adaptation of looped wire technology, originally developed for endovascular aneurysm repair, to various new applications and use cases across different industries, enabling precise navigation, alignment, and deployment in complex environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a looped wire technology for assisting in the repair of aneurysms by endovascular means. However, the limitations of this technology were confined to the medical field, overlooking its potential in other industries where precise navigation and alignment are crucial. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse fields, such as robotics, satellite communication, neural interfaces, industrial piping, and orthopedic implants.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The looped wire technology is adapted to navigate through tight spaces, facilitate precise alignment, and enable accurate deployment in various complex environments. In robotic-assisted assembly, the looped wire ensures precise component alignment. In satellite communication, it minimizes signal interference. In neural interfaces, it enables precise navigation through delicate brain tissue. In industrial piping, it facilitates navigation through tight spaces and enables precise localization of defects. In orthopedic implants, it captures precise anatomical data to guide the implant's shape and structure.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious application of the looped wire technology to diverse industries, expanding its utility beyond the medical field. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this technology to solve complex problems in various domains, and adapting it to meet the specific requirements of each field.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modifications to the looped wire design, materials, or dimensions to suit specific industry requirements. Variations could also involve integrating the looped wire technology with other technologies, such as sensors, actuators, or artificial intelligence, to enhance its capabilities and versatility.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across various industries, including robotics, satellite communication, neural interfaces, industrial piping, and orthopedic implants. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these fields, as well as research institutions and startups seeking innovative solutions for complex problems.
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
Medical device engineering, specifically endovascular intervention technologies with a focus on guidewire and stent graft design, encompassing precision navigation and deployment systems for minimally invasive medical procedures
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, expertise in catheter and guidewire technologies, understanding of material science, fluid dynamics, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, capable of adapting design principles across different technical domains
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates that the fundamental looped wire navigation principle from the source patent is a generalizable technological concept with broad applicability beyond medical devices. A PHOSITA would recognize that the core mechanical and spatial navigation principles embodied in the endovascular stent graft wire are directly transferable to other precision navigation challenges across multiple industries. The technical essence of precise spatial positioning, minimizing interference, and navigating complex geometries remains consistent regardless of the specific application context.
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. |