Adaptive Luminal Structure Anchoring Devices for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857160_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Luminal Structure Anchoring Devices for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857160_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857160_0009_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 inventive concept adapts luminal structure anchoring devices for specialized applications in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-security needs, high-altitude environments, and underwater medical procedures, ensuring reliable and secure anchoring in unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed luminal structure anchoring devices for endoscopy or endosonography-guided transluminal interventions. However, these devices were not designed to operate in extreme or specialized environments, limiting their applicability. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by adapting the anchoring devices to withstand and function effectively in niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a luminal structure anchoring device adapted to operate in specific environments, such as high winds and water pressure, disaster-stricken areas, high-security applications, high-altitude environments, or underwater medical procedures. The device features a hollow member defining a longitudinally extending lumen, and may include additional components such as securing mechanisms, secure authentication mechanisms, pressure-resistant mechanisms, or buoyancy control mechanisms. The device is designed to ensure reliable and secure anchoring in these unique operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel adaptations to the original luminal structure anchoring devices, enabling them to function effectively in extreme and specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the specific design modifications and additional components that address the unique challenges of each niche environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in the hollow member's material, shape, or size, or the addition of sensors, monitoring systems, or remote control capabilities. The inventive concept could also be adapted for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration or search and rescue operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as medical devices, disaster relief, and national security. The adapted devices can provide reliable and secure anchoring solutions in niche environments, addressing unmet needs and expanding the market for luminal structure anchoring devices.

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 interventional medical devices for luminal structure manipulation, requiring expertise in biomedical engineering, materials science, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in interventional medical device design, familiar with endoscopic technologies, material adaptations, and surgical device deployment mechanisms

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's environmental adaptations represent predictable engineering modifications to the source patent's core luminal anchoring technology. The fundamental structural principles of the original device remain consistent, with variations addressing specific operational constraints through standard design techniques. These adaptations demonstrate routine problem-solving within medical device engineering by applying known design strategies to expand device functionality across different environmental contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hollow member with expandable retention members for tissue engagement
PTD Variation
Adding pressure-resistant securing mechanisms for high-altitude or underwater environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying material properties and structural reinforcement is a predictable engineering solution for extending device performance under extreme conditions, using known material science techniques
Source Patent Element
Transluminal intervention device with deployable stent structure
PTD Variation
Incorporating secure authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized device access
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding electronic security features represents a standard design enhancement using well-established medical device integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Longitudinally extending lumen configured for catheter deployment
PTD Variation
Adapting device for disaster relief and emergency medical intervention scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Repurposing existing medical device architectures for alternative clinical environments is a routine design approach with predictable engineering modifications
Source Patent Element
Retention members with curved surfaces for atraumatic tissue engagement
PTD Variation
Implementing buoyancy control and waterproofing mechanisms for underwater medical procedures
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending device performance through material and structural adaptations represents standard engineering problem-solving within medical device design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857160's foundational teachings, the present publication demonstrates that variations in luminal structure anchoring devices across specialized environmental contexts would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in medical device engineering. The disclosed adaptations represent predictable extensions of known medical device design principles, utilizing routine engineering modifications to address specific operational constraints.

Original Patent Information

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