Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Suturing System for Enhanced Surgical Precision

Publication ID: 24-11857177_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Suturing System for Enhanced Surgical Precision,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857177_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857177_0005_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. 11,857,177.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation suturing system that integrates AI, robotics, and advanced materials to enable minimally invasive, highly precise, and adaptable suturing techniques, revolutionizing the field of special suturing.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's method for suturing along a path and apparatus thereof, while innovative, has limitations in terms of precision, adaptability, and minimally invasive capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to provide a more effective and efficient suturing solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced suturing system comprises a bio-compatible, self-healing inner strut, a spiral suturing needle with integrated sensors for real-time suture tension monitoring, a driving mechanism with adaptive speed control, a recovery mechanism with automatic suture slack adjustment, and a suture-taking-up mechanism with AI-assisted suture pattern optimization. The system can be deployed in various forms, including a method for suturing along a path, a suturing apparatus for minimally invasive procedures, a computer-implemented system for virtual suturing planning, and a modular suturing platform for customizable, on-demand suture creation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce significant advancements over the original patent, including the integration of AI, robotics, and advanced materials, which enable real-time monitoring, adaptive control, and predictive suture placement, thereby providing a substantial improvement in suturing precision and efficiency.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the advanced suturing system could include the use of different materials, such as shape-memory alloys, or varying the design of the spiral suturing needle to accommodate different surgical procedures. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various medical fields, such as cardiovascular or neurosurgery.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced suturing system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of minimally invasive surgery, surgical robotics, and personalized medicine. The system's ability to provide enhanced precision, adaptability, and efficiency could lead to increased adoption and market share in these growing markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/0469
A A61 A61B17/0491
A A61 A61B2017/00367
A A61 A61B2017/047
A A61 A61B2017/0475
A A61 A61B2017/0479
A A61 A61B2017/0496
A A61 A61B2017/0498
A A61 A61B2017/06076
A A61 A61F2002/075
A A61 A61F2240/001

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically surgical instrumentation for minimally invasive suturing techniques, involving advanced mechanical design, biomaterials, and robotic surgical technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical instrumentation, mechanical design, materials science, and advanced robotic surgical technologies, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in developing medical devices

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's fundamental suturing apparatus design. The core mechanical principles of path-based suturing remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements through known technological integration such as sensors, AI, and adaptive control mechanisms. These enhancements represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within medical device innovation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Spiral suturing needle with driving and recovery mechanisms
PTD Variation
Spiral suturing needle with integrated real-time tension monitoring sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to mechanical components is a predictable design enhancement, representing a known technique for improving instrumentation performance through embedded monitoring capabilities
Source Patent Element
Inner strut sheathed inside sutured material
PTD Variation
Bio-compatible, self-healing inner strut with shape-memory alloy properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science advancements in biomedical engineering suggest that modifying structural materials with enhanced properties is an obvious design optimization approach
Source Patent Element
Suture-taking-up mechanism with mechanical hook and shaft
PTD Variation
AI-assisted suture pattern optimization mechanism with machine learning algorithm
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating computational intelligence into mechanical systems is a standard engineering approach for enhancing precision and adaptability in medical devices
Source Patent Element
Basic suturing apparatus for medical procedures
PTD Variation
Modular suturing platform with cloud-based design and remote fabrication capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Digitalization and modularization of medical devices represent predictable technological progression, utilizing standard software and connectivity technologies
Source Patent Element
Suturing method along a defined path
PTD Variation
Computer-implemented virtual suturing planning system with 3D modeling and simulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Digital simulation and planning tools are well-established techniques for enhancing medical device design and surgical training, representing an obvious technological extension
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857177 and the comprehensive technical disclosure herein, a person having ordinary skill in medical device engineering would find the claimed variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing suturing technology. The incremental innovations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond ordinary capabilities in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,177
TitleMethod for suturing along path and apparatus thereof
Assignee(s)Jiangnan University