Diversified Filtering Needle Assembly for Multidisciplinary Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A versatile filtering needle assembly with a seal plug and filter, adapted for various industries, including agricultural irrigation, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, medical research, and environmental monitoring.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for a filtering needle assembly with a seal plug primarily focused on administering liquid payloads in medical settings. However, this limited the technology's potential applications. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by expanding the filtering needle assembly's use cases to tackle distinct challenges in various industries.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The filtering needle assembly, comprising a needle and connector portion, a filter needle cap body, a seal plug, and a filter, is adapted for diverse applications. In agricultural irrigation systems, the assembly removes impurities from irrigation water. In aerospace, it filters fuel for aircraft engines. In industrial manufacturing, it purifies chemicals. In medical research, it filters biological samples. In environmental monitoring, it removes pollutants from air. The seal plug's design, including its dome shape, hollow interior, and rib rings, ensures a secure and efficient filtering process.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the filtering needle assembly to entirely different industries, solving unique problems and overcoming distinct challenges. The inventive step is the recognition of the assembly's versatility and its adaptation to address various industrial needs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include modifying the filter needle cap body's material or design to accommodate specific industry requirements. Variations could involve integrating additional components, such as sensors or valves, to enhance the filtering process or provide real-time monitoring.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The diversified filtering needle assembly has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agricultural technology, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, medical research, and environmental monitoring. The market for such a versatile technology is substantial, with potential customers including companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically needle assemblies and filtration systems for medical and industrial applications, requiring expertise in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and materials science
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with a bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, with 3-5 years of experience in medical device design, familiar with fluid filtration techniques and needle assembly configurations
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the filtering needle assembly's core technical principles are fundamentally transferable across different application domains. The source patent's detailed mechanical design of the seal plug, needle configuration, and filtering mechanism provides a comprehensive technical framework that can be readily adapted to alternative industrial contexts. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the existing technological solution by applying known filtration principles to different technical environments.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,768 |
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| Title | Filtering needle assembly with seal plug |
| Assignee(s) | CARRTECH Corp. |