Intelligent Surgical Anchor System for Enhanced Intraoperative Visualization and Precision

Publication ID: 24-11857191_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Surgical Anchor System for Enhanced Intraoperative Visualization and Precision,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857191_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857191_0010_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 next-generation surgical anchor system that integrates advanced visualization, robotic assistance, and real-time monitoring capabilities to revolutionize intestinal surgical procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's surgical anchor device, while effective, has limitations in terms of visualization and precision. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a system that combines advanced visualization, robotic assistance, and real-time monitoring to enable more accurate and efficient surgical procedures.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Intelligent Surgical Anchor System consists of a surgical anchor device equipped with a built-in micro-camera and illumination source, allowing for real-time visualization of the intestine during surgical procedures. The device is made of a shape-memory alloy that changes shape in response to temperature variations, enabling precise navigation and anchoring. The system also includes a miniaturized robotic arm that enables precise navigation and anchoring of the device, and a neural network-based control system that predicts optimal anchoring sites based on real-time imaging data. Additionally, the system features a bio-absorbable anchor element that dissolves over time, eliminating the need for subsequent removal procedures. The system also includes a real-time monitoring component that detects changes in intestinal motility, pH, and other physiological parameters, transmitting sensor data wirelessly to a remote monitoring station for real-time analysis and alert generation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce several novel and non-obvious features, including the integration of advanced visualization, robotic assistance, and real-time monitoring capabilities, which significantly enhance the precision and efficiency of intestinal surgical procedures. The use of shape-memory alloys, bio-absorbable materials, and neural network-based control systems represents a significant departure from the original patent's design and operation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Intelligent Surgical Anchor System could include variations in the design and materials used for the surgical anchor device, such as the use of different shape-memory alloys or bio-absorbable materials. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other surgical procedures or applications, such as laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Intelligent Surgical Anchor System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of gastrointestinal surgery and minimally invasive procedures. The system's advanced visualization and robotic assistance capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals and surgical centers seeking to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their surgical procedures.

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 and methods, specifically focusing on intestinal anchoring technologies, involving minimally invasive interventional techniques with expertise in biomaterials, medical imaging, sensor technologies, and robotic surgical systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical device designer with advanced degrees, proficient in medical device design, familiar with minimally invasive surgical techniques, experienced in integrating sensors, imaging technologies, and adaptive materials into surgical instruments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental intestinal anchoring approach provides a clear technological foundation for incremental innovations in visualization, navigation, and monitoring. The PTD's variations represent predictable technological extensions using known techniques in medical device design, such as integrating miniature cameras, sensors, and adaptive materials. The core surgical anchoring concept remains consistent, with the PTD simply applying well-established technological improvements to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Surgical anchor device with suction chamber for intestinal positioning
PTD Variation
Adding micro-camera and illumination source for real-time visualization
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating imaging technologies into surgical devices is a known technique, with predictable benefits of enhanced surgical precision and diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Anchor device designed for intestinal navigation
PTD Variation
Implementing shape-memory alloy materials for adaptive positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science innovations in surgical devices represent a predictable design choice for improving device performance and adaptability
Source Patent Element
Surgical anchor intended for temporary intestinal intervention
PTD Variation
Developing bio-absorbable anchor element that dissolves automatically
Obviousness Reasoning
Transitioning from removable to self-dissolving medical implants is a well-established trend in biomedical engineering with clear patient benefits
Source Patent Element
Surgical device for intestinal procedures
PTD Variation
Adding neural network-based control system for predictive anchoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating machine learning and sensor technologies into medical devices represents a natural technological progression with predictable performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Surgical anchor for intestinal intervention
PTD Variation
Implementing wireless monitoring of physiological parameters
Obviousness Reasoning
Remote sensing and data transmission are standard techniques in modern medical device design, representing an obvious technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857191's foundational teachings of intestinal surgical anchoring, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in surgical anchor technologies would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The incremental innovations in visualization, materials, control systems, and monitoring represent predictable technological extensions that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention, thus rendering subsequent similar claims anticipated and obvious.

Original Patent Information

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