Synergistic Endoscopy-Guided Transluminal Intervention System

Publication ID: 24-11857160_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Endoscopy-Guided Transluminal Intervention System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857160_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857160_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. 11,857,160.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system integrating anchoring devices, fluid conduit creation modules, AI-powered tissue analysis units, IoT-enabled sensors, blockchain-based data storage units, new materials, and advanced imaging modules to facilitate secure, efficient, and real-time monitored endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described devices and methods for anchoring, creating a fluid conduit, and approximating luminal structures using an expandable hollow stent. However, these devices and methods lacked real-time monitoring, AI-driven optimization, and secure data storage capabilities, limiting their effectiveness and safety. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by synergistically combining distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises an anchoring device, a fluid conduit creation module, and an AI-powered tissue analysis unit that provides real-time feedback for optimal luminal structure approximation. The system may also include IoT-enabled sensors to monitor and adjust the stent's expansion in real-time, ensuring a secure and stable connection. Additionally, the system incorporates a blockchain-based data storage unit to securely store and track patient data and medical device performance metrics. The system may further utilize new materials, such as biocompatible sutures with enhanced tensile strength, and advanced imaging modules, like torsion spring-based tissue penetrating devices, to facilitate efficient and secure tissue approximation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the synergistic integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the original patented anchoring devices and methods, providing a non-obvious and novel solution for endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT sensor configurations, or blockchain protocols. Variations may also involve the incorporation of additional technologies, such as robotics or augmented reality, to further enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Synergistic Endoscopy-Guided Transluminal Intervention System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of endoscopy, endosonography, and minimally invasive surgery. The system's ability to provide real-time monitoring, AI-driven optimization, and secure data storage makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/00148
A A61 A61B1/0014
A A61 A61B1/041
A A61 A61B17/0401
A A61 A61B17/0469
A A61 A61B17/11
A A61 A61B17/1114
A A61 A61B2017/00867
A A61 A61B2017/0408
A A61 A61B2017/0409
A A61 A61B2017/0414
A A61 A61B2017/0454
A A61 A61B2017/0464
A A61 A61B2017/1139
A A61 A61N1/05
A A61 A61N1/3601
A A61 A61N1/36007

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically endoscopic and endosonographic intervention technologies, focusing on luminal structure manipulation, stent design, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in bioengineering or medical technology, experienced in designing interventional medical devices, familiar with emerging technologies in surgical instrumentation, and possessing knowledge of materials science, sensor integration, and digital health technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing medical device architectures represents a predictable evolution of medical device design. The core mechanical functionality of the source patent's luminal anchoring device remains fundamentally unchanged, with technological enhancements serving supplementary monitoring and data management functions. These technological additions represent incremental improvements using known techniques in digital health integration that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance device performance and patient outcomes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hollow member with expandable retention members for luminal structure approximation
PTD Variation
Adding IoT-enabled sensors to monitor and adjust stent expansion in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating real-time monitoring sensors is a known technique in medical device design, representing a predictable application of existing sensor technologies to improve device performance and patient safety
Source Patent Element
Endoscopy-guided transluminal intervention device
PTD Variation
Incorporating AI-powered tissue analysis unit for real-time feedback during deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning algorithms to medical device performance is a well-established trend, representing an obvious enhancement to existing intervention technologies
Source Patent Element
Luminal structure anchoring mechanism
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage for tracking patient data and device performance metrics
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data tracking methods is a standard design consideration in modern medical technologies, representing a logical extension of existing documentation practices
Source Patent Element
Tissue approximation method using hollow stent
PTD Variation
Utilizing biocompatible sutures with enhanced tensile strength and pre-biasing devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements and mechanical design optimizations are routine in medical device engineering, representing predictable variations within the field
Source Patent Element
Endoscopic intervention device
PTD Variation
Integrating torsion spring-based tissue penetrating devices with AI-powered imaging modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining mechanical design elements with advanced imaging technologies represents a standard approach to improving medical intervention precision
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857160 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and non-patentable. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable applications of known digital health technologies to existing medical device architectures, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious and anticipating potential patent applications in this technical domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,160
TitleLuminal structure anchoring devices and methods
Assignee(s)Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.