Modular Injector System for Universal Cartridge Compatibility
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A wearable injector system capable of adapting to multiple cartridges of varying geometries and dimensions, ensuring seamless compatibility and optimized delivery of substances.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an injector compatible with cartridges of differing dimensions. However, it had limitations in terms of adaptability, requiring manual adjustments and potentially compromising the injection process. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by envisioning a next-generation injector system that can automatically detect and adapt to various cartridges, ensuring efficient and safe delivery of substances.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The modular injector system comprises a base unit and interchangeable cartridge adapters, each specifically designed for a particular cartridge geometry and dimension. The system features a cartridge detection system that identifies and adapts to different cartridges, automatically adjusting the injection parameters accordingly. The wearable injector is designed for user convenience, with a cloud-based database storing cartridge-specific information and injector usage data, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of the injection process.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in injector technology by proposing a modular, adaptive, and connected system that can seamlessly integrate with various cartridges. The inventive step lies in the combination of a wearable injector, cartridge detection system, and cloud-based database, which enables real-time optimization and monitoring of the injection process.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the modular injector system could include different adapter designs, cartridge detection methods, or cloud-based analytics platforms. Variations could also involve integrating the system with other medical devices or wearables, expanding its potential applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular injector system has vast commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and medical industries, particularly in the areas of diabetes management, vaccine delivery, and personalized medicine. The system's adaptability and connectivity features make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients seeking efficient and safe delivery of substances.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically drug delivery systems and injector technologies, focusing on cartridge-based injection mechanisms and adaptive medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering background, familiarity with modular medical device systems, and knowledge of cartridge-based drug delivery technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's modular injector system represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core teachings about adaptable cartridge-compatible injectors. The cloud-based monitoring and cartridge detection systems are logical technological progressions that apply standard engineering principles of modularity and smart device integration to the existing injector design. The variations represent incremental improvements using known techniques in medical device engineering.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,767 |
|---|---|
| Title | Injector usable with different dimension cartridges |
| Assignee(s) | West Pharma. Services IL, Ltd. |