Precision Delivery Systems for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept expands the core technology of the original patent to address precision delivery needs in various industries, including agriculture, water quality management, mechanical systems, pest control, and cosmetics.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a drive assembly and spacer for drug delivery systems, but its limited scope and design constraints hindered its application to other industries. This inventive concept overcomes these limitations by adapting the core technology to cater to diverse precision delivery requirements.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a drive assembly configured to inject precise amounts of substances into various mediums, such as soil, water, mechanical components, or human skin. The drive assembly includes a plunger member and a biasing member, with the plunger member engaging and moving a stopper within a container. The plunger actuation member features a drive surface and an actuator locking surface, enabling precise control over the delivery process. The inventive concept's modular design allows for easy adaptation to different industries, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the original patent's core technology to entirely new industries, thereby providing a novel and non-obvious solution to precision delivery challenges. The inventive concept's versatility and adaptability set it apart from the original patent's limited scope.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include modified drive assembly designs, customized plunger actuation members, or innovative container configurations. Variations could involve integrating sensors, automation, or AI-powered control systems to further enhance precision delivery capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has vast commercial potential across multiple industries, including precision agriculture, water quality management, mechanical systems maintenance, pest control, and cosmetics. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance the overall effectiveness of their delivery systems.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Precision fluid delivery systems, including medical injection devices, mechanical fluid transfer, and precision dispensing technologies across multiple industries
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in mechanical design, fluid transfer mechanisms, and precision actuation systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering with experience in precision dispensing technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the core drive assembly mechanism disclosed in the source patent is fundamentally adaptable to multiple fluid delivery contexts. The PTD demonstrates that the core technical principles of precise stopper movement, plunger actuation, and controlled fluid transfer are universally applicable across diverse industrial domains. The modular design and fundamental mechanical principles enable straightforward translation of the original medical injection technology to agriculture, mechanical systems, pest control, and cosmetic applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,769 |
|---|---|
| Title | Drive assembly and spacer for drug delivery system |
| Assignee(s) | Becton, Dickinson and Company |