Disinfecting Cap Technology for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept applies the core technology of the original disinfecting syringe tip patent to new industries, including food processing, agriculture, and veterinary clinics, providing a novel solution for surface disinfection and contamination reduction.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for disinfecting medical connectors, but it had limitations in its application. This new inventive concept solves the problem of surface contamination in various industries by adapting the disinfecting cap technology to attach to diverse devices, providing a convenient and effective means of disinfection.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The disinfecting cap comprises a cavity containing a disinfectant, which is capable of disinfecting the surface of the attached device upon attachment. The cap is designed to be adaptable to various devices, including food processing equipment, agricultural tools, and veterinary instruments. The disinfectant is released upon attachment, providing a reliable and efficient means of surface disinfection. The cap's design ensures easy attachment and detachment, making it a convenient solution for contamination reduction in diverse settings.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel application of the disinfecting cap technology, expanding its use beyond medical connectors to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to address surface contamination in new fields, providing a non-obvious solution to a long-standing problem.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the disinfecting cap could include variations in cap design, disinfectant type, and attachment mechanisms. Additionally, the technology could be integrated into existing devices or developed as a standalone product. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different industries and applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The disinfecting cap technology has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food processing, agriculture, and veterinary clinics. The market demand for effective contamination reduction solutions is high, and this technology addresses a critical need. The potential applications are vast, ranging from reducing foodborne illnesses to preventing disease transmission in veterinary clinics.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M39/16 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3007 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/0205 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/0222 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device disinfection technologies, specifically focusing on contamination prevention systems for medical, food processing, agricultural, and veterinary applications involving surface contact disinfection mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in medical device design, infection control technologies, and cross-industry surface disinfection strategies, possessing knowledge of fluid transfer systems, materials science, and contamination prevention techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental disinfection mechanism from the source patent is readily transferable across different technical domains, with the core innovation being a cavity-based disinfectant delivery system that activates upon device attachment. The PTD demonstrates a predictable extension of the original patent's core technological concept by applying the same fundamental disinfection principle to alternative industries with minimal substantive modification. The variation represents a straightforward adaptation of a known technique to solve analogous contamination prevention challenges.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,753 |
|---|---|
| Title | Disinfecting syringe tip |
| Assignee(s) | Becton, Dickinson and Company |