Synergistic Tissue Manipulation System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A comprehensive system integrating tissue manipulation devices with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and spectroscopy to revolutionize surgical procedures, enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitations of traditional surgical devices for prostatectomy. However, it lacked the capability to integrate with emerging technologies to improve tissue manipulation. The new inventive concept bridges this gap, providing a holistic system that leverages the strengths of multiple technologies to create a more powerful and effective solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Tissue Manipulation System combines the patented tissue manipulation device with advanced technologies to create a sophisticated surgical platform. The system features a computer vision system for tracking tissue movement, a machine learning algorithm for predicting optimal tissue manipulation parameters, and IoT-enabled sensors for generating 3D models of the tissue. Additionally, the system incorporates a spectroscopy module for analyzing tissue properties, a cloud-based database for storing and processing tissue analysis data, and a blockchain-based data analytics framework for secure and transparent data management. The system can be further enhanced by integrating an AI-powered robotic arm to assist surgeons during prostatectomy procedures.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of distinct technologies, creating a novel and non-obvious system that surpasses the capabilities of the original patent. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and spectroscopy with the tissue manipulation device enables unprecedented precision, efficiency, and patient safety.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Tissue Manipulation System could include the use of different AI algorithms, varying IoT sensor configurations, or the incorporation of additional technologies like robotics or nanotechnology. The system could also be adapted for use in various surgical procedures beyond prostatectomy, such as laparoscopic hysterectomy or tumor resection.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Tissue Manipulation System has immense commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of minimally invasive surgery and precision medicine. The system's ability to enhance surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and improve patient safety could lead to widespread adoption in hospitals and surgical centers worldwide.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/0218 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00274 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00323 |
| A | A61 | A61M25/0136 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrumentation and medical device technologies, specifically focused on tissue manipulation devices for minimally invasive surgical procedures, with expertise in mechanical design, biomechanical engineering, and surgical instrument integration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in medical device development, familiar with laparoscopic surgical technologies, computer-assisted surgical systems, and interdisciplinary medical technology integration
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced digital technologies with existing surgical devices represents a predictable evolution of medical instrumentation. The combination of the source patent's tissue manipulation device with AI, IoT, and data analytics systems follows established patterns of technological convergence in surgical technologies. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of known techniques for enhancing surgical precision and data collection.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,174 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tissue manipulation device |
| Assignee(s) | LSI Solutions, Inc. |