Enhanced Needle Tip for Efficient Skin Treatment
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to an improved needle tip for skin treatment, featuring advanced thermal insulation, varied needle diameters, retractable insulation, built-in temperature sensors, and dynamically-adjustable active regions, enhancing treatment efficiency, safety, and patient comfort.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent described a needle tip with an electromagnetically-energized active region, but it had limitations in terms of thermal management, skin penetration, and treatment customization. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing novel features that improve the overall performance and versatility of the needle tip.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced needle tip comprises a thermally-insulated active region with high thermal conductivity (>100 W/mK) to minimize heat buildup and ensure efficient energy transfer. The needle tip also features varied needle diameters to optimize skin penetration and reduce discomfort. A retractable insulation layer allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. A built-in temperature sensor monitors the skin temperature and adjusts treatment parameters accordingly. Furthermore, the active region can be dynamically adjusted in response to skin type and treatment parameters, enabling personalized treatment. The inventive concept can be integrated into a hand piece or skin treatment apparatus for efficient and safe skin treatment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept introduces several novel features that distinguish it from the original patent, including thermal insulation, varied needle diameters, retractable insulation, built-in temperature sensors, and dynamically-adjustable active regions. These features provide a significant improvement in treatment efficiency, safety, and patient comfort, and are not obvious from the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different materials for the thermal insulation, varying the shape and size of the needle tip, or incorporating additional sensors to monitor skin conditions. The inventive concept could also be adapted for use in other medical applications, such as tattoo removal or hair removal.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced needle tip has significant commercial potential in the skin treatment industry, particularly in applications such as skin rejuvenation, hair removal, and tattoo removal. The inventive concept could be marketed to dermatologists, estheticians, and other healthcare professionals, offering a competitive advantage in terms of treatment efficiency, safety, and patient comfort.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device technology, specifically skin treatment apparatus with microneedle arrays and electromagnetic energy application, requiring expertise in electrical engineering, materials science, and medical device design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, familiar with microneedle technologies, electromagnetic energy applications, and thermal management in medical treatments
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's needle tip design, utilizing standard techniques of thermal management, sensor integration, and adaptive treatment parameters that are well-known in medical device development.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,781 |
|---|---|
| Title | Needle tip for application of current, hand piece, and skin treatment apparatus |
| Assignee(s) | Jeisys Medical Inc. |