Tissue Manipulation Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857174_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Tissue Manipulation Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857174_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857174_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. 11,857,174.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts the original tissue manipulation device for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, or extreme cold environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a tissue manipulation device for general surgical procedures. However, there exists a need for specialized devices that can operate effectively in unique environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, or extreme weather conditions, where the original device may not be suitable or effective.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a family of tissue manipulation devices, each tailored to a specific environment. For high-security needs, the device includes an encryption module to ensure secure data transmission. For disaster relief scenarios, the device is designed for rapid deployment and secure connection with the shaft portion. For extreme weather conditions, the device is housed in a weather-resistant enclosure and includes a control module that adjusts the device's operation based on real-time weather data. For extreme cold environments, the device includes a thermal insulation layer to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Each device features a handle portion, an adjustment member, and a securing member, which are adapted to the specific environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features that are not present in the original patent, including encryption modules, weather-resistant housings, and thermal insulation layers. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of adapting tissue manipulation devices to specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include devices with modular components, allowing for easy adaptation to different environments. Variations may include devices with integrated sensors to monitor environmental conditions or devices with redundant systems to ensure reliability in critical situations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of specialized surgical procedures, disaster relief, and extreme environment operations. The target market includes hospitals, medical research institutions, and disaster relief organizations.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/0218
A A61 A61B2017/00274
A A61 A61B2017/00323
A A61 A61M25/0136

Field of Art

Surgical instrumentation, specifically tissue manipulation devices for minimally invasive surgical procedures, with expertise in device design, mechanical coupling mechanisms, and surgical instrument adaptability

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced degree, experience in medical device development, understanding of mechanical interfaces, environmental adaptation techniques, and surgical procedural requirements

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting surgical devices for specialized environments represents a predictable engineering solution using known techniques of environmental modification, sensor integration, and protective design. The core mechanical functionality of the tissue manipulation device remains consistent, with variations primarily addressing contextual operational challenges. These modifications represent standard design approaches for extending medical device utility across different use scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable handle portion with securing member and longitudinal axis configuration
PTD Variation
Adding encryption module for high-security surgical environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating data security into medical devices is a known technique, representing a predictable design enhancement for sensitive procedural contexts
Source Patent Element
Removable end effector with shaft portion coupling mechanism
PTD Variation
Implementing weather-resistant housing and environmental control module
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting medical instruments from environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach with finite, predictable solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Tissue manipulation device with adjustable positioning
PTD Variation
Adding thermal insulation layer for extreme cold environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Thermal management is a well-established design technique for maintaining instrument performance across temperature variations
Source Patent Element
Surgical instrument with modular component design
PTD Variation
Implementing real-time environmental sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive sensing technologies represent a known method for enhancing medical device performance and reliability
Source Patent Element
Prostatectomy-focused tissue manipulation device
PTD Variation
Extending device functionality for disaster relief and high-altitude scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Generalizing medical device applicability across different operational contexts is a standard engineering design approach
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857174, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed tissue manipulation device variations obvious through predictable engineering modifications. The variations represent standard design adaptations using known techniques of environmental protection, sensor integration, and functional extension, thereby rendering potential claims of novelty invalid under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,174
TitleTissue manipulation device
Assignee(s)LSI Solutions, Inc.