Synergistic Luminal Structure Anchoring Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857160_0008_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Luminal Structure Anchoring Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857160_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857160_0008_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

The present invention relates to the integration of luminal structure anchoring devices with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create more effective and efficient systems for endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions.

Background and Problem Solved

Endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions have certain advantages over alternative surgical and percutaneous-guided procedures. However, current luminal structure anchoring devices have limitations in terms of precision, real-time monitoring, and data management. The present invention addresses these limitations by combining the patented inventive concept with distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new system comprises a luminal structure anchoring device, an AI-powered endoscopy system, and a blockchain-based data management platform for tracking and verifying luminal structure anchoring procedures. The anchoring device features a hollow member with a middle portion and a first retention member, made of a novel biocompatible material with enhanced strength and durability. The AI-powered endoscopy system enables real-time monitoring and feedback, while the blockchain-based platform ensures secure and transparent data management. Additionally, the system integrates IoT-enabled sensors for real-time monitoring and feedback, and a machine learning algorithm to predict optimal anchoring sites.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with the patented inventive concept of luminal structure anchoring devices constitutes a novel and non-obvious advancement in the field of endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions. The combination of these technologies enables a more precise, efficient, and secure system for luminal structure anchoring.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the design of the hollow member, the type of novel biocompatible material used, and the integration of additional technologies such as robotic arms or virtual reality interfaces. The inventive concept may also be applied to different types of endoscopy-guided interventions, such as gastrointestinal or cardiovascular procedures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of endoscopy-guided transluminal interventions. The target market includes hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions, with potential applications in various fields such as gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and oncology.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically endoscopic intervention technologies focusing on luminal structure anchoring, interventional medical devices, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in bioengineering, expertise in endoscopic technologies, familiarity with medical device integration, and knowledge of emerging 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 endoscopic intervention systems. The core mechanical functionality of the luminal anchoring device remains substantially unchanged, while digital augmentation provides enhanced monitoring and procedural insights. The technical combinations represent logical extensions of existing medical device innovation strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hollow member with expandable retention members for luminal structure anchoring

PTD Variation

Adding IoT-enabled sensors for real-time monitoring of device deployment and tissue engagement

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies into medical devices is a known technique for improving procedural precision and patient monitoring, representing a predictable application of existing digital health approaches

Source Patent Element

Endoscopy-guided transluminal intervention device

PTD Variation

Implementing machine learning algorithms to predict optimal anchoring sites

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying predictive analytics to medical device deployment is a foreseeable advancement, leveraging known machine learning techniques to enhance clinical decision-making

Source Patent Element

Stent with retention members for tissue approximation

PTD Variation

Utilizing novel biocompatible materials with enhanced strength and durability

Obviousness Reasoning

Material science improvements represent an expected progression in medical device design, with finite known approaches to enhancing mechanical and biological performance

Source Patent Element

Transluminal intervention device with configurable geometry

PTD Variation

Integrating blockchain-based data management for procedure tracking and verification

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing secure digital record-keeping is a logical extension of existing medical documentation practices, representing a predictable technological enhancement

Source Patent Element

Endoscopic intervention system

PTD Variation

Adding robotic arm integration for precise device deployment

Obviousness Reasoning

Robotic assistance in medical procedures is a known technique for improving precision and reducing human error, representing a foreseeable technological progression

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857160 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed luminal structure anchoring system with integrated AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to be an obvious combination of known medical device design principles and emerging digital health technologies, thereby rendering potential patent claims in this domain obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,160
Title	Luminal structure anchoring devices and methods
Assignee(s)	Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.