Autonomous Hemorrhoid Removal System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation hemorrhoid removal system featuring robotic, sensor-enabled, and AI-driven banana clips for minimally invasive and precise treatment, revolutionizing the field of hemorrhoid surgery.
Background and Problem Solved
The original banana clip patent, while innovative, has limitations in terms of manual operation, potential tissue damage, and lack of real-time feedback. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing autonomous navigation, real-time imaging, and AI-optimized clip placement, ensuring more effective and safer hemorrhoid removal.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The autonomous hemorrhoid removal system consists of a robotic banana clip, a neural network-based controller, and a catheter-based delivery system. The robotic banana clip is equipped with sensors to detect tissue properties and micro-actuators to adjust clip tension in real-time. The neural network-based controller optimizes clip placement and minimizes tissue damage. The system enables minimally invasive treatment, reducing recovery time and improving patient outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in hemorrhoid removal by integrating AI, robotics, and real-time feedback, making the original manual banana clip obsolete. The autonomous navigation, sensor-enabled clip, and AI-optimized placement are novel and non-obvious features that significantly improve the safety and efficacy of hemorrhoid removal.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in clip design, sensor types, and AI algorithms. For instance, the clip could be designed with integrated electrocautery functionality or with customizable geometry tailored to individual patient anatomy. The AI algorithm could be trained on different datasets or use alternative machine learning approaches.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The autonomous hemorrhoid removal system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, targeting hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers. The system's minimally invasive nature, improved safety, and enhanced patient outcomes will appeal to healthcare providers seeking to upgrade their hemorrhoid treatment capabilities.
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
Surgical medical devices, specifically minimally invasive hemorrhoid removal technologies, requiring expertise in medical device design, surgical instrumentation, and biomedical engineering with knowledge of tissue manipulation and minimally invasive surgical techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical device designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in medical device development, familiar with robotic surgical technologies, sensor integration, and minimally invasive surgical approaches
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating sensor technologies, AI-driven control systems, and robotic navigation into the existing banana clip design represents a predictable technological evolution. The core mechanical principles of the original clip remain consistent, with added computational and sensing capabilities that are standard technological improvements in modern surgical device design. The proposed variations represent incremental advancements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve hemorrhoid removal techniques.
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. |