Electrical Stimulation Technology for Diverse Industries
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept leverages the core technology of transcutaneous electrical stimulation to address unmet needs in various industries, including agriculture, athletics, office wellness, neurological disorders, and veterinary medicine.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on enhancing bone healing in spinal fusion patients using non-invasive electrical stimulation devices. However, the technology's potential extends far beyond this specific application. The new inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by exploring novel uses in distinct industries, where electrical stimulation can drive meaningful improvements in outcomes, performance, and well-being.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new claims encompass a range of innovative applications, including: (1) optimizing agricultural crop yields by tracking farmer activity and analyzing soil conditions; (2) enhancing athletic performance through targeted electrical impulses and mobile tracking; (3) reducing stress in office workers using non-invasive stimulation and software-based stress management; (4) improving cognitive function in individuals with neurological disorders via portable electrical stimulation and virtual reality training; and (5) promoting wound healing in veterinary patients through electrical impulse therapy and cloud-based data analytics.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce non-obvious and novel applications of the core electrical stimulation technology, significantly expanding its scope and potential impact. The inventive step lies in the unexpected adaptation of the technology to address diverse, high-value problems across multiple industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include wearable devices, implantable devices, or even non-invasive stimulation mats. Variations could involve different signal patterns, frequencies, or intensities tailored to specific applications or user populations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has vast commercial potential, targeting industries with significant unmet needs and opportunities for growth. The applications in agriculture, athletics, office wellness, neurological disorders, and veterinary medicine collectively represent a substantial market, with potential for widespread adoption and revenue generation.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biomedical electrical stimulation technologies, with expertise in non-invasive therapeutic devices, physiological monitoring systems, and signal generation for medical interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, understanding of electrical signal generation, sensor integration, and therapeutic device design across multiple medical applications
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core electrical stimulation technology disclosed in the source patent represents a versatile platform that can be readily adapted to diverse therapeutic and monitoring contexts. The fundamental signal generation and physiological tracking mechanisms are sufficiently flexible to enable translation across different domains. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original technological framework by applying known electrical stimulation principles to new application spaces.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,785 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems, methods and devices for electrical stimulation therapy |
| Assignee(s) | Theragen, Inc. |