Adaptive Surgical Stapler Buttress for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature tailored for specific, high-stakes environments, such as high-altitude, disaster relief, extreme weather, high-security, and high-impact settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature, as described in the original patent, has limitations in adapting to unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating specialized features and modules to ensure optimal performance in niche settings.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive surgical stapler buttress comprises a pressure-sensing module for high-altitude environments, a sterilization module for disaster relief operations, a thermal insulation layer for extreme cold weather conditions, a biometric authentication module for high-security environments, and a shock-absorbing material for high-impact surgical procedures. These specialized components enable the surgical stapler buttress to adapt to diverse operational environments, ensuring reliable staple formation and minimizing risks.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features and modules that are not obvious from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these specialized components to create an adaptive surgical stapler buttress that can effectively operate in niche environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include incorporating additional sensors to monitor environmental factors, using advanced materials for enhanced durability, or integrating the adaptive surgical stapler buttress with other surgical instruments for a comprehensive system. Variations may involve adapting the concept for specific industries, such as aerospace or defense.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive surgical stapler buttress has significant commercial potential in niche markets, including high-altitude medical research, disaster relief organizations, extreme weather search and rescue operations, high-security government agencies, and military field hospitals. The target industries include medical devices, aerospace, defense, and emergency response services.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/07292 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0725 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07285 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrument design, specifically endoscopic surgical stapling technologies with adaptable buttress systems for medical procedures
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer with expertise in surgical device design, familiar with medical device manufacturing, material science, and surgical instrument adaptation techniques, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or medical technology
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's variable length surgical stapler buttress provides a foundational design that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by integrating additional functional modules. The core stapler buttress mechanism remains consistent, with environmental adaptations representing predictable engineering modifications to extend the device's utility across different operational contexts. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of the existing surgical stapler buttress technology using known engineering techniques of sensor integration, material modification, and specialized design optimization.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,190 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical stapler buttress with variable length feature |
| Assignee(s) | Cilag GmbH International |