Adaptive Biopsy Devices for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857171_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Biopsy Devices for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857171_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857171_0004_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. 11,857,171.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses specialized biopsy devices adapted for use in high-security facilities, disaster relief environments, extreme weather conditions, remote or isolated areas, and high-risk environments, offering enhanced security, portability, and reliability.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a biopsy device with an aspiration valve, which, although effective, had limitations in terms of data security, portability, and operability in unique environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized biopsy devices tailored to specific operational environments, ensuring secure data storage, efficient power management, and reliable operation in challenging conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of biopsy devices, each designed for a specific niche environment. The high-security facility biopsy device features a secure data storage module and encryption mechanism to protect patient information and biopsy data. The disaster relief environment biopsy device is portable, with an integrated power source and sterilization module, enabling rapid deployment and efficient operation. The extreme weather conditions biopsy device is waterproof and shock-resistant, with a temperature control module to maintain optimal operating temperatures. The remote or isolated areas biopsy device features a satellite communication module for transmitting biopsy data to a remote server, and a backup power source for extended operation. The high-risk environment biopsy device includes a biometric authentication module for verifying user identity, and a secure data transmission module for transmitting biopsy data to authorized personnel. Each device is designed to operate reliably in its respective environment, ensuring accurate and secure biopsy procedures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original biopsy device to specific niche environments, incorporating unique features and components that address the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which provides a distinct advantage in terms of security, portability, and reliability.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include additional features, such as advanced sterilization methods, real-time data analytics, or integration with wearable devices. Variations could include devices designed for specific medical specialties, such as neurosurgery or oncology, or devices tailored to specific geographic regions or cultures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive biopsy devices of the present inventive concept have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, medical device manufacturing, and disaster relief. The target market includes hospitals, clinics, and medical research facilities operating in unique environments, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations involved in disaster relief and humanitarian efforts.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B10/0275
A A61 A61B10/0283
A A61 A61B2010/0208

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically biopsy instrumentation and sampling technologies, requiring expertise in mechanical design, medical device regulations, and clinical workflow integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with 5-7 years experience in medical device design, familiar with surgical instrumentation, FDA design requirements, and modular medical device architectures

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents predictable variations of the source patent's core biopsy device technology by applying standard engineering adaptation techniques to specific environmental contexts. The disclosed variations represent straightforward extensions of existing biopsy device capabilities through modular design principles and known medical device integration strategies. The technical modifications are fundamentally incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize biopsy device performance across different operational scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Instrument set housing with removable coupling to drive unit
PTD Variation
Adding satellite communication and backup power modules to instrument housing
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular housing design in source patent inherently supports adding communication and power components as predictable design extensions
Source Patent Element
Aspiration valve mechanism for controlling tissue sampling
PTD Variation
Incorporating biometric authentication to control valve access
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding electronic access control represents a known technique for enhancing device security in medical instrumentation
Source Patent Element
Outer cannula with axial lumen for tissue sampling
PTD Variation
Temperature-controlled cannula for extreme environment operation
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through thermal management is a standard engineering approach for maintaining device performance
Source Patent Element
Instrument set with data transmission capabilities
PTD Variation
Secure encrypted data storage and transmission modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Data protection through encryption represents a standard information security practice for medical device design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857171's disclosure of a modular biopsy device architecture, the present publication demonstrates that variations incorporating environmental adaptation, enhanced security, and expanded communication capabilities would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in medical device engineering, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations anticipated and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,171
TitleBiopsy device with aspiration valve
Assignee(s)Hologic, Inc.