Secure and Adaptive Tissue Manipulation Devices for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857174_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Secure and Adaptive Tissue Manipulation Devices for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857174_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857174_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. 11,857,174.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel tissue manipulation device designed for specific, high-stakes environments, featuring advanced security, adaptability, and resilience to extreme conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original tissue manipulation device patent, while effective for general prostatectomies, lacks the specialized features necessary for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote resource-constrained, and high-altitude environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced security, modular design, and environmental adaptability.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a tissue manipulation device with advanced security features, such as secure communication and encryption modules, to ensure confidentiality in high-security environments. The device also features a modular shaft portion, adaptable for use with varying types of surgical instruments, making it ideal for disaster relief situations. Additionally, the device is designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, with a weather-resistant coating and heating elements to maintain a minimum operating temperature. For remote, resource-constrained areas, the device can be powered by a solar energy source and transmit patient data via satellite communication. Finally, the device can be calibrated to compensate for changes in atmospheric pressure, allowing it to operate effectively in high-altitude environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel security, adaptability, and environmental resilience features that are not present in the original patent. These advancements provide a non-obvious solution for the specific challenges posed by niche environments, setting the inventive concept apart from existing tissue manipulation devices.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include additional security features, such as biometric authentication or secure data storage. The device could also be designed with interchangeable instrument modules or adjustable heating elements to further enhance its adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The secure and adaptive tissue manipulation device has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The device could be marketed to hospitals, medical research institutions, and government agencies, as well as to organizations providing medical services in remote or extreme environments.

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 laparoscopic tissue manipulation devices for urological procedures, requiring expertise in mechanical design, medical device engineering, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

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 surgical instrument modularity, communication technologies, and environmental adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core tissue manipulation device concept, applying standard engineering design approaches to address specific environmental and operational challenges. The modifications represent incremental improvements using known techniques in medical device design, communication technologies, and instrument adaptability. These variations would be considered routine problem-solving within the surgical instrumentation domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Tissue manipulation device with adjustable shaft and securing member
PTD Variation
Modular shaft portion adaptable for different surgical instruments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a standard engineering approach for increasing device versatility, representing a predictable variation that a PHOSITA would find obvious for expanding device utility across different surgical contexts
Source Patent Element
Surgical device with mechanical adjustment mechanisms
PTD Variation
Adding environmental compensation features like atmospheric pressure calibration
Obviousness Reasoning
Compensating for environmental variables is a known technique in precision medical instrumentation, representing a straightforward design modification using standard engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Surgical device with mechanical components
PTD Variation
Incorporating weather-resistant coating and heating elements
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting precision instruments from environmental conditions is a standard engineering practice, using well-established materials science and thermal management techniques
Source Patent Element
Surgical device with mechanical adjustment capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding secure communication and encryption modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating communication security is a predictable evolution in medical device design, representing a standard response to increasing data protection requirements in healthcare technologies
Source Patent Element
Surgical device with mechanical components
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative power sources like solar energy
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative power solutions is a routine engineering approach for expanding device operational capabilities, representing a predictable innovation in medical device design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857174 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as they represent predictable extensions of existing surgical tissue manipulation device technologies through routine engineering problem-solving and standard design modifications.

Original Patent Information

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