Advanced Surgical Gown Design for High-Risk Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857002_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Surgical Gown Design for High-Risk Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857002_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857002_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,002.

Background and Problem Solved

The original surgical gown patent addressed the need for efficient instrument storage and access during surgery. However, the limitations of the original design became apparent in specialized environments where additional security, durability, or adaptability are crucial. The new invention adapts the original design to cater to these specific needs, providing a more comprehensive solution for surgeons and medical professionals operating in challenging environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original surgical gown design, providing a non-obvious solution for specialized environments. The incorporation of tamper-evident seals, water-resistant coatings, pressure-resistant materials, and portable sterilization units constitutes a significant departure from the original patent, demonstrating a clear inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include gowns with adjustable or removable tamper-evident seals, integrated communication systems for real-time feedback during disaster relief operations, or adaptive materials that respond to changes in temperature or humidity. Variations could also include gowns designed for specific medical specialties, such as cardiovascular or neurosurgery.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized surgical gowns have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The gowns can be marketed to hospitals, medical research institutions, government agencies, and private companies operating in challenging environments. The potential market includes high-security facilities, temporary or mobile medical facilities, and remote or isolated areas where access to medical care is limited.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D13/0012
A A41 A41D13/1209

Field of Art

Medical protective clothing design, specifically surgical gown engineering with a focus on instrument storage and ergonomic functionality

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical textile engineer or medical equipment designer with expertise in protective garment design, familiar with surgical workflow requirements and material science principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's surgical gown design to specialized environments represents predictable variations using known engineering techniques. The fundamental gown structure remains consistent, with added functional modifications that address specific operational contexts. These variations represent standard design adaptations within medical protective equipment engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Surgical gown with configurable pocket systems for instrument storage
PTD Variation
Adding tamper-evident seals to prevent unauthorized instrument access
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing security features is a predictable design modification for high-security medical environments, representing a routine application of known protective techniques
Source Patent Element
Gown body with first and second portions configured for different body regions
PTD Variation
Incorporating water-resistant coating to protect stored instruments
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement for environmental protection is a standard engineering approach with predictable results in protective garment design
Source Patent Element
Pocket and loop configuration for instrument management
PTD Variation
Integrating portable sterilization capabilities within gown system
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining instrument storage with sterilization represents a logical extension of existing medical equipment design principles
Source Patent Element
Gown constructed from adaptable base materials
PTD Variation
Developing pressure-resistant materials for high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science adaptation for extreme conditions is a foreseeable engineering solution using known material modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Modular gown design with configurable portions
PTD Variation
Creating specialty gowns for specific medical procedure contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring protective equipment for specialized medical domains represents a standard design approach with predictable technical outcomes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857002, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed surgical gown variations would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as the modifications represent routine engineering adaptations using known techniques and producing predictable results in medical protective equipment design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,002
TitleSurgical gowns
Assignee(s)Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research