Enhanced Banana Clip System for Efficient Hemorrhoid Removal
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to an enhanced banana clip system for removing hemorrhoids, featuring a holding guide and real-time distance adjustment, ensuring efficient and safe removal of hemorrhoids.
Background and Problem Solved
The original banana clip patent, while effective, has limitations in terms of efficiency, safety, and ease of use. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a holding guide and real-time distance adjustment, enabling faster and more precise removal of hemorrhoids.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced banana clip system comprises a clip main-body with a first clip arm and a second clip arm connected by a flexible bending portion. The holding guide is configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the first and second clip arms, ensuring proper alignment and efficient removal of hemorrhoids. Additionally, the system allows for real-time distance adjustment during the removal process, further enhancing safety and efficiency. The banana clip is designed to be used in conjunction with a clip applier and a force application portion, facilitating the removal process.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the holding guide and real-time distance adjustment features, which are not present in the original patent. These novel features provide a significant improvement in efficiency, safety, and ease of use, making the enhanced banana clip system a non-obvious and innovative solution for hemorrhoid removal.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the enhanced banana clip system may include varying the design of the holding guide, incorporating sensors for real-time feedback, or integrating the system with other surgical tools. These variations can further expand the scope of the inventive concept and provide additional solutions for hemorrhoid removal.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced banana clip system has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in the field of proctology. The system's improved efficiency, safety, and ease of use make it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals. The target market includes healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and patients seeking effective and minimally invasive hemorrhoid removal treatments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/122 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/128 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00818 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical surgical devices, specifically hemorrhoid removal tools, involving minimally invasive surgical techniques and mechanical clip-based tissue manipulation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical device designer with expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering principles, and knowledge of minimally invasive surgical techniques, possessing advanced degrees and practical experience in developing medical intervention tools
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the enhanced banana clip system represents predictable variations on the existing surgical clip design, utilizing standard engineering modifications to improve functionality while maintaining the core mechanical principles of the original hemorrhoid removal device. The holding guide and real-time distance adjustment represent incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize surgical tool performance. These variations demonstrate standard design evolution within medical device engineering, where iterative enhancements are expected and systematically developed.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
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. |