UV-Sterilizing Medical Tool Kit With GPS Emergency Tracking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Medical instruments and tools in storage cases become contaminated when the case is opened during medical procedures, compromising sterilization, and there is a need for a sterilizing kit that maintains sterility and includes a signaling device for first responders to locate the kit and injured party.

Innovation Solution

A medical tool kit with UV light assembly that maintains sterility by directing UV light onto instruments when opened, equipped with a GPS tracking device and two-way communication, and includes a handle assembly for easy use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the storage case is opened during medical procedures, then the medical instruments can be accessed and used, but the sterilization condition of the instruments is compromised due to contamination

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessibility of medical instrumentsVSAvoidSterilization condition of medical instruments

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The UV light assembly is pre-positioned within the storage case to automatically activate upon opening, performing sterilization action before the instruments are exposed to contamination during the procedure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The UV light assembly provides continuous sterilization illumination throughout the duration the storage case remains open during medical procedures, maintaining ongoing protection against contamination while instruments are being used

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

2Reliability

If a GPS tracking device is added to the medical tool kit, then first responders can locate the kit and injured party, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveLocation signaling capability for emergency responseVSAvoidComplexity of medical tool kit

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The GPS tracking device is integrated into the storage case structure, serving both as a location signaling device for emergency response and as part of the overall case assembly, reducing the need for separate standalone components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The GPS tracking device is combined with the storage case and UV light assembly into a single integrated unit, merging multiple functions (sterilization, tracking, emergency signaling) into one cohesive system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The UV light assembly maintains sterility of medical instruments, the GPS aids in locating the kit, and two-way communication provides hands-free procedural guidance, ensuring effective and timely medical care.

Implementation Method 1

a UV light assembly arranged in the top half. The top and bottom halves of medical tool kit are sealed in a closed position to maintain a sterile condition of the medical instruments and tools therein. Upon opening the medical tool kit, the UV light assembly directs UV light onto the medical instruments and tools stored inside the medical tool kit to prevent contamination

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUV light: Light

Data Source

PatentUS12527641B2Medical tool kit

Publication Date: 2026.01.20 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

AI summary

A medical tool kit is provided for packaging, storing, and transporting medical instruments and tools of various types. The medical tool kit is capable of providing continuing sterilization to the medical instruments and tools kept inside the medical tool kit after the tool case is opened during its normal use in a medical procedure. The medical tool kit is further capable of emitting a GPS tracking signal to identify the location of an opened medical tool kit during an emergency as well as creating hands free communication between the user of the medical tool kit and local emergency institutions.