Next-Generation Endoscope Handle System

Publication ID: 24-11857161_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Endoscope Handle System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857161_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857161_0010_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. 11,857,161.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular, adaptive, and intelligent endoscope handle system that integrates advanced technologies to enhance operator experience, improve procedure outcomes, and expand the capabilities of medical devices.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a chambered handle for a medical device, specifically an endoscope. However, the design has limitations in terms of ergonomics, functionality, and adaptability. The next-generation endoscope handle system addresses these limitations by incorporating modular design, adaptive ergonomics, artificial intelligence, and hybrid functionalities to provide a more comprehensive and effective solution for medical professionals.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation endoscope handle system comprises a detachable handle module with a chambered body, featuring multiple chambers to support distinct components of the endoscope system. The handle module is designed to be modular, allowing for easy customization and upgrade. The system also incorporates an adaptive ergonomic grip that adjusts its shape and size in real-time to accommodate different hand sizes and preferences of operators. Additionally, the handle is equipped with integrated artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, enabling it to predict and prevent potential medical complications during a procedure. Furthermore, the system combines optical and robotic functionalities, featuring a robotic arm with precision-controlled movement for enhanced dexterity and visualization during a procedure. The wearable endoscope system integrates a compact, chambered handle module into a wearable device, providing sensors and haptic feedback to enhance the operator's experience and control during a procedure.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The next-generation endoscope handle system introduces a paradigm shift in medical device design by combining modular, adaptive, and intelligent features. The integration of artificial intelligence, robotic functionalities, and wearable technologies provides a novel and non-obvious solution that significantly improves the capabilities and usability of endoscope systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the next-generation endoscope handle system could include variations in the modular design, such as interchangeable handle modules for different medical procedures or specialties. Other variations could include the integration of additional sensors, such as pressure sensors or temperature sensors, to enhance the system's functionality and feedback. The system could also be adapted for use in other medical devices, such as surgical instruments or diagnostic tools.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation endoscope handle system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of endoscopy, surgery, and diagnostics. The system's advanced features and improved usability could lead to increased adoption and market share, as well as opportunities for partnerships and collaborations with medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B1/0052
A A61 A61B1/00009
A A61 A61B1/0011
A A61 A61B1/00068
A A61 A61B1/00119
A A61 A61B1/05
A A61 A61B1/0676

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically endoscope handle design and human-machine interface technologies, requiring advanced mechanical engineering, biomedical design, and ergonomic interaction skills

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering, human factors engineering, with knowledge of endoscopic technologies, ergonomic interfaces, and modular medical instrument systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's chambered handle design, utilizing known techniques in medical device engineering to enhance functionality, modularity, and user interaction. The core structural elements of the chambered handle are maintained while introducing incremental technological improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize medical device performance and user experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Chambered handle with multiple interior surfaces supporting distinct components
PTD Variation
Modular handle with detachable chambers supporting different endoscope system components
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to create interchangeable chambers as a design optimization technique, leveraging known modular design principles to enhance device adaptability
Source Patent Element
Handle with recessed portions for supporting valve bodies
PTD Variation
Adaptive ergonomic grip that dynamically adjusts shape and size
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the handle's structural adaptability to include ergonomic responsiveness represents a predictable application of known human-machine interface design techniques
Source Patent Element
Control elements integrated into handle for medical device functions
PTD Variation
Integrated artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities for procedural prediction and complication prevention
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating intelligent monitoring and predictive technologies into medical device handles is a foreseeable technological progression using known sensor and machine learning integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Handle designed for operator control and device manipulation
PTD Variation
Hybrid handle combining optical and robotic functionalities with precision-controlled movement
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating robotic control mechanisms into existing handle designs represents a logical extension of medical device engineering principles, utilizing known robotic interface technologies
Source Patent Element
Handle as a control interface for medical procedures
PTD Variation
Wearable endoscope system with integrated sensors and haptic feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Transforming traditional handle interfaces into wearable, sensor-enhanced systems is an obvious technological evolution using established human-machine interaction design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857161 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations of the next-generation endoscope handle system to be obvious variations that do not meet the non-obviousness requirements of patentability, as the disclosed improvements represent predictable applications of known medical device design techniques and technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,161
TitleChambered handle for a medical device
Assignee(s)Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.