Enhanced Adapter Device for Tattoo Machines with Advanced Power Management and Safety Features
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved adapter device for tattoo machines that enhances power delivery, safety, and usability, addressing limitations of existing tattoo machine adapters.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an adapter device for tattoo machines, but it had limitations in terms of power management, safety, and usability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced power management features, waterproofing, and safety features to prevent overheating and short-circuiting.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced adapter device comprises a housing with a waterproof coating, a power interface with a built-in voltage regulator, and a temperature sensor to monitor the tattoo machine's temperature. The device can be removably attached to a tattoo machine and configured to deliver power at a predetermined voltage and current. The adapter device also includes a safety feature to automatically disconnect power in response to a fault condition. The device's advanced power management features ensure a stable power supply to the tattoo machine, preventing overheating and damage.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features such as waterproofing, temperature sensing, and automatic power disconnection, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in power management, safety, and usability, making the inventive concept non-obvious and innovative compared to the prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the housing, power interface, and temperature sensor. For example, the housing could be designed with different materials or shapes to accommodate various tattoo machine sizes. The power interface could be modified to accommodate different power sources or connectors. The temperature sensor could be replaced with other types of sensors, such as vibration or noise sensors, to monitor the tattoo machine's performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced adapter device has significant commercial potential in the tattoo industry, where safety, reliability, and usability are critical. The device could be marketed to tattoo artists, tattoo parlors, and manufacturers of tattoo machines, offering a premium product that enhances the overall tattooing experience.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M37/0084 |
| H | H01 | H01R13/625 |
| H | H01 | H01R31/06 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/8206 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Tattoo machine power delivery systems, electrical adapter technologies, and medical device power interfaces, requiring expertise in electrical engineering, power management, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An electrical engineer with 3-5 years experience in power interface design, familiar with medical device safety standards, connector technologies, and power regulation techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's enhanced adapter represents predictable variations on the source patent's fundamental tattoo machine power delivery concept. The additional features like waterproofing, temperature sensing, and safety disconnection are logical extensions of existing power management principles. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches to improving device reliability and safety.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,749 |
|---|---|
| Title | Adapter device for tattoo machine |
| Assignee(s) | FK Irons Inc. |