TRIZ reverse-based new application identification for low-density, high-strength thin cement sheets

Abstract

This paper explores the application of TRIZ Reverse methodology to the identification of new markets for patented products, with a focus on low-density, high-strength thin cement sheets. TRIZ Reverse is a process in which known solutions are used as a basis for seeking new problems or applications, and involves steps such as back-tracing product strengths to inventive principles, selecting catchwords, conducting database searches, analyzing patent lists, and identifying opportunities for patent exploitation. Although research in the literature has used these methods, the details are often kept confidential. This study bridges that gap by offering a detailed examination of the TRIZ Reverse process and its application to cement sheets, with specific demonstrations of patent search commands and a discussion of potential exploitation avenues. The insights provided here can facilitate a broader understanding and implementation of TRIZ Reverse, thus empowering researchers to identify untapped market opportunities for existing technologies.