Adaptable Sensing and Analysis Platform
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A versatile system leveraging intra-oral device technology for diverse applications beyond radiation treatment, enabling innovative solutions in environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, athletic performance tracking, cybersecurity, and personalized medicine.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment. However, the core technology has broader potential. This inventive concept tackles the limitations of the original patent by exploring new industries and use cases, where the adaptability and precision of the intra-oral device can be leveraged.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptable sensing and analysis platform comprises a modified intra-oral device, repurposed for various applications. In environmental monitoring, the device positions sensors to detect pollutants. In precision agriculture, it analyzes nutrient levels in soil samples. In athletic performance tracking, it detects biomechanical data. In cybersecurity, it identifies network traffic anomalies. In personalized medicine, it scans dental anatomy for 3D-printed models. The tongue-deviating paddle and dental arch assembly enable precise placement and adjustment of sensors or analysis tools.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce an inventive step by applying the core technology to entirely new fields, unanticipated by the original patent. The adaptability of the intra-oral device, combined with its precision and adjustability, enables innovative solutions in diverse industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include miniaturized or modular designs, tailored to specific industries. Variations might incorporate additional sensors, advanced analysis software, or integration with other technologies, such as AI or IoT.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptable sensing and analysis platform has vast commercial potential, targeting industries such as environmental monitoring, agriculture, sports technology, cybersecurity, and personalized medicine. The platform's versatility and precision make it an attractive solution for companies seeking innovative, data-driven approaches to complex problems.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device design, sensor integration, and interdisciplinary technology adaptation, with expertise in biomechanical positioning systems and precision sensing technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled professional with advanced engineering degrees, capable of cross-domain technology transfer, understanding mechanical design principles, sensor integration techniques, and adaptive device configurations
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD demonstrates a predictable extension of the source patent's core technological principles by repurposing the intra-oral device's fundamental structural elements. A PHOSITA would recognize the dental arch assembly's inherent adaptability for precise positioning across multiple domains. The tongue-deviating paddle's mechanical principles provide a transferable mechanism for sensor placement and adjustment in diverse environments.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,802 |
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| Title | Intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment |
| Assignee(s) | GrayDuck Stents, LLC |