Tamper Evident Closure Containers for Specialized Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A family of tamper-evident closure containers adapted for specific, demanding operational environments, including extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-security needs, and remote areas.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a tamper-evident closure container for general-purpose use. However, this design may not be suitable for extreme or specialized environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing a range of tamper-evident closure containers tailored to specific operational requirements, ensuring the secure storage and transport of medical supplies in diverse settings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a series of tamper-evident closure containers, each designed to meet the unique demands of a specific environment. For example, the container for extreme weather conditions features a reinforced structure to withstand high winds, while the container for high-security storage incorporates a secure locking mechanism to resist forced entry. The container for use in high-altitude environments has a pressure-resistant design to maintain internal pressure at high elevations. The system for high-security storage of medical supplies includes multiple containers with secure locking mechanisms, ensuring the integrity of the stored supplies.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original tamper-evident closure container, including reinforced structures, secure locking mechanisms, and pressure-resistant designs. These specialized features, tailored to specific operational environments, provide a non-obvious and innovative solution for secure storage and transport of medical supplies in diverse settings.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include containers with adjustable locking mechanisms, modular designs for easy customization, or integration with tracking and monitoring systems. Variations of the containers could be designed for specific medical supplies, such as insulin or vaccines, requiring unique storage conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as emergency medical services, disaster relief, and high-security storage facilities. The specialized containers could also be marketed to organizations operating in remote or extreme environments, such as search and rescue teams, military units, or research stations.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/002 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/31501 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/31525 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/50 |
| B | B65 | B65D55/06 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device packaging and emergency medical supply containment, specifically focused on protective containers for syringes and medical supplies, with expertise in materials engineering, mechanical design, and medical equipment transport
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced technical training in biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering, possessing knowledge of medical device packaging standards, materials science, and design optimization for protective containers
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental tamper-evident container design provides a versatile platform for environmental adaptations. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications that address specific operational challenges using known design techniques. These adaptations would be considered routine problem-solving within the field of medical supply containment.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,754 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tamper evident closure container |