Laser Microablation for Diverse Industrial Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept expands the core technology of laser microablation to novel industrial applications, including agricultural pest control, precision farming, environmental remediation, industrial surface treatment, and biomedical implant surface modification.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on laser microablation for human skin tissue treatment, but its core technology has broader potential. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by applying laser microablation to diverse industrial fields, providing innovative solutions for specific problems.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a laser unit and a scanning device or laser emitting device that creates microchannels in various materials, including plant tissue, soil, contaminated soil or water, metal or polymer surfaces, and biomedical implant surfaces. The microchannels disrupt pest habitats, create micro-environments for beneficial microorganisms, facilitate pollutant degradation, enhance surface properties, and promote tissue integration.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications of laser microablation, which are non-obvious extensions of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the core technology's potential in diverse industrial fields and the adaptation of the technology to address specific problems in these fields.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in laser wavelength, pulse duration, and scanning patterns to optimize microchannel creation for specific industrial applications. Additional variations could involve integrating sensors, software, or robotics to enhance the precision and efficiency of the laser microablation process.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental remediation, industrial manufacturing, and biomedical devices. The market for these applications is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and new product development.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Laser tissue and material modification technologies, encompassing medical, industrial, and precision engineering applications involving controlled laser microablation techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled practitioner with expertise in laser systems, materials science, and precision engineering, capable of understanding laser-material interactions and adapting core technological principles across different domains
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental laser microablation technique disclosed in the source patent represents a generalizable technology with broad applicability beyond medical treatments. The core principles of creating controlled microchannels through precise laser energy application can be readily translated to industrial and agricultural contexts by modifying laser parameters and targeting different material substrates. The PTD demonstrates predictable extensions of the original technological concept by applying known laser microablation principles to solve specific problems in diverse fields.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,810 |
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| Title | System and methods of tissue microablation using fractional treatment patterns |
| Assignee(s) | LUMENIS BE LTD. |