Adaptable Surgical Anchor Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857191_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Surgical Anchor Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857191_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857191_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. 11,857,191.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A surgical anchor device designed to operate effectively in unique operational environments, such as high-altitude, high-radiation, underwater, high-temperature, and high-magnetic interference settings, ensuring secure anchoring and reliable surgical procedures in these challenging conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a surgical anchor device for anchoring to the mucous membrane of the inner wall of the intestine. However, this device was not designed to operate in extreme environments, which limited its applicability in certain medical scenarios. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing specialized variations of the surgical anchor device tailored to specific niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a family of surgical anchor devices adapted for use in various specialized environments. For high-altitude environments, the anchor element is designed to expand radially in response to changes in atmospheric pressure, ensuring secure anchoring. In areas with high levels of radiation, the anchor element is shielded with a radiation-absorbing material to prevent damage to surrounding tissue. For underwater surgical procedures, the anchor device features a waterproof coating and a pressure-resistant anchor element that maintains its shape at depths exceeding 100 meters. In high-temperature environments, the anchor element is made of a heat-resistant material that maintains its structural integrity at temperatures exceeding 100°C. Finally, in areas with high levels of magnetic interference, the anchor element is shielded with a magnetically permeable material to prevent disruption of nearby medical equipment. These specialized variations enable reliable and secure anchoring in challenging operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in surgical anchor device design by adapting the device to operate effectively in unique operational environments. The inventive step lies in the development of specialized anchor elements and materials that address the specific challenges posed by these environments, thereby expanding the range of medical scenarios in which the device can be safely and effectively used.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of smart materials that adapt to changing environmental conditions, or the integration of sensors and monitoring systems to provide real-time feedback on anchor performance. Variations could also include the development of specialized anchor devices for use in other extreme environments, such as extreme cold or vibration.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable surgical anchor device has significant commercial potential in various medical industries, including disaster relief, high-security medical facilities, and specialized surgical centers. The device's ability to operate effectively in extreme environments expands the range of medical scenarios in which it can be used, opening up new market opportunities and improving patient outcomes.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/08
A A61 A61F2/04
A A61 A61F5/0013
A A61 A61F5/0076
A A61 A61F5/0089
A A61 A61B17/1114
A A61 A61B2017/00818
A A61 A61B2017/00862
A A61 A61B2017/00995
A A61 A61B2017/308
A A61 A61B2090/0815
A A61 A61F2/064
A A61 A61F2/95
A A61 A61F2002/044
A A61 A61F2002/045
A A61 A61F2002/075
A A61 A61F2002/9528
F F04 F04C2270/041

Field of Art

Surgical medical devices, specifically minimally invasive anchoring systems for gastrointestinal procedures, requiring expertise in biomaterials, medical device engineering, and surgical intervention techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical device designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in medical device development, familiar with material science, surgical procedural constraints, and environmental adaptation of medical technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting surgical anchor devices to specialized environmental conditions represents a predictable engineering optimization process. The core anchoring mechanism from the source patent provides a foundational design that can be systematically modified using known materials engineering techniques. The variations disclosed represent straightforward extensions of existing surgical device design principles, applying standard material science approaches to address specific operational challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Anchor element with suction chamber for intestinal positioning
PTD Variation
Radially expandable anchor element responsive to atmospheric pressure changes
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable material engineering solution using shape memory alloys or responsive polymers, representing a known technique for creating pressure-adaptive medical devices
Source Patent Element
Surgical anchor with removable sheath configuration
PTD Variation
Waterproof coating and pressure-resistant anchor for underwater procedures
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine materials selection process using known biocompatible and water-resistant polymers, extending existing device design to novel environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Anchor device with controllable migration mechanism
PTD Variation
Radiation-shielded anchor element using protective material coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard protective design approach using well-established radiation-blocking materials, representing a predictable engineering solution for medical device environmental adaptation
Source Patent Element
Surgical anchor with suction and migration control
PTD Variation
Heat-resistant anchor maintaining structural integrity at high temperatures
Obviousness Reasoning
Conventional materials engineering approach using known high-temperature ceramic or metallic composites, representing a straightforward design optimization
Source Patent Element
Anchor device with tubular configuration
PTD Variation
Magnetically shielded anchor preventing medical equipment interference
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine electromagnetic shielding technique using permeable materials, representing a standard engineering solution for managing magnetic interactions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857191's surgical anchor device teachings, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed environmental adaptations obvious through predictable engineering modifications. The variations represent systematic extensions of known surgical device design principles, utilizing standard materials science techniques to address specific operational challenges, thereby rendering potential claims of novelty invalid under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,191
TitleMethod of chirurgical treatment using a surgical anchor device