Intelligent Hemorrhoid Removal System

Publication ID: 24-11857146_0003_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Hemorrhoid Removal System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857146_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857146_0003_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. 11,857,146.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A synergistic system integrating a banana clip for removing hemorrhoids with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of hemorrhoid removal procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original banana clip patent, while effective, has limitations in terms of precision, speed, and patient data management. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the banana clip with advanced technologies to create a more comprehensive and efficient system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Intelligent Hemorrhoid Removal System consists of a banana clip for removing hemorrhoids, a clip applier for applying the banana clip, and an AI-based image recognition module for identifying the hemorrhoids and guiding the clip applier. The system also incorporates an IoT-enabled sensor module for monitoring the patient's vital signs during the procedure, and a blockchain-based data management system for securely storing and tracking patient data and treatment outcomes. Additionally, the banana clip is coated with a nanomaterial-based coating for enhancing biocompatibility and reducing the risk of infection. The system's machine learning algorithm predicts and prevents potential complications, ensuring a safer and more effective procedure.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novel combination of the banana clip with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies provides a synergistic system that is more efficient, accurate, and safe than the original banana clip patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a comprehensive system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Intelligent Hemorrhoid Removal System could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensor configurations, or blockchain platforms. Variations of the system could also be developed for use in different medical specialties or for treating other medical conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Hemorrhoid Removal System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology and general surgery. The system's ability to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of hemorrhoid removal procedures makes it an attractive solution for hospitals and medical centers.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B17/122
A	A61	A61B17/128
A	A61	A61B2017/00818

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical Devices for Surgical Intervention, Specifically Hemorrhoid Treatment Techniques, Requiring Advanced Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, and Minimally Invasive Procedural Technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical device specialist with expertise in medical device design, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and advanced technological integration, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or medical technology with 5-10 years of practical experience in developing surgical interventional tools

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies and advanced materials with existing surgical devices represents a predictable technological progression. The fundamental mechanical principles of the original banana clip remain unchanged, while the proposed technological enhancements represent incremental improvements using well-established engineering techniques. The combination of AI, IoT, and nanomaterials with surgical devices is a natural evolutionary step in medical technology development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Banana clip with mechanical ligation mechanism for hemorrhoid removal

PTD Variation

Adding AI-guided image recognition for precise clip placement

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating computer vision and guidance systems into surgical tools is a known technique for improving procedural accuracy, representing a predictable application of existing technological capabilities

Source Patent Element

Surgical clip with specific mechanical design for tissue manipulation

PTD Variation

Applying nanomaterial-based biocompatible coating to reduce infection risk

Obviousness Reasoning

Surface modification of medical devices using advanced materials is a standard approach in biomedical engineering, with numerous precedents in improving device performance and patient outcomes

Source Patent Element

Surgical tool designed for specific medical intervention

PTD Variation

Incorporating IoT sensor monitoring for real-time patient vital sign tracking

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies into medical devices is a well-established trend in digital health, representing an obvious extension of existing technological capabilities

Source Patent Element

Mechanical clip with specific tissue engagement mechanism

PTD Variation

Implementing blockchain-based data management for patient treatment records

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying blockchain to medical record management is a known technique for improving data security and traceability, representing a logical technological progression

Source Patent Element

Surgical intervention tool with mechanical design for tissue manipulation

PTD Variation

Developing machine learning algorithms to predict potential procedural complications

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictive analytics in medical procedures is an emerging but predictable application of machine learning technologies, representing an obvious technological enhancement

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857146 and the comprehensive technological extensions disclosed herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed variations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental technological integrations represent predictable combinations of known techniques in medical device design, AI-assisted surgical technologies, and advanced material applications, thereby rendering potential claims covering similar technological implementations obvious and non-patentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,146
Title	Banana clip for removing hemorrhoids, and surgical tool set including same
Assignee(s)	Endovision CO., LTD.