Specialized Anastomosis Clamp Systems for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857192_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Anastomosis Clamp Systems for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857192_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857192_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. 11,857,192.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the self-service anastomosis clamp for use in high-altitude, disaster relief, high-security, underwater, and extreme weather conditions, providing reliable and efficient anastomosis procedures in challenging environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original self-service anastomosis clamp, while effective in general medical procedures, lacks the specialized features required for operations in extreme environments. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing tailored solutions for specific niches, ensuring the safety and efficacy of anastomosis procedures in these challenging contexts.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses four specialized anastomosis clamp systems: (1) a high-altitude system with temperature-resistant coatings, (2) a portable, battery-powered system for emergency disaster relief, (3) a modular system for high-security facilities with easily sterilized and reusable components, and (4) an underwater system with high-pressure adapted inner lancets. Additionally, a remotely operated system for extreme weather conditions is proposed, featuring a weather-resistant control unit and wireless communication for real-time feedback. These systems ensure the reliable deployment and operation of the anastomosis clamp in their respective environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original anastomosis clamp for specific, extreme environments, introducing specialized features that overcome the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which provide a unique solution for each niche application.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include variations in material selection, component design, and control systems to further adapt the anastomosis clamp for specific environments. For example, the high-altitude system could be modified for use in extremely hot or cold temperatures, while the underwater system could be designed for use in varying water pressures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical device manufacturing, disaster relief organizations, high-security facilities, and offshore medical services. The targeted market includes medical professionals, emergency responders, and facility administrators operating in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/1114
A A61 A61B17/00234
A A61 A61B17/122
A A61 A61B17/11
A A61 A61B17/15
A A61 A61B2017/00269
A A61 A61B2017/00336
A A61 A61B2017/00862
A A61 A61B2017/00902
A A61 A61B2017/111
A A61 A61B2017/1107
A A61 A61B2017/1132

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically surgical intervention technologies for minimally invasive procedures, focusing on anastomosis clamp systems and delivery mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical instrumentation, advanced materials, environmental adaptation, and minimally invasive surgical technologies, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized design experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's anastomosis clamp delivery system provides a fundamental technical framework that can be systematically adapted for specialized environmental conditions. The core mechanical principles of the original clamp design are inherently modular and adaptable, allowing predictable variations in material selection, power systems, and control mechanisms. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles, applying known engineering strategies to expand the clamp's operational envelope.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Transparent cap with double-layered structure and multiple hole configurations
PTD Variation
Modifying cap materials for temperature resistance and sterilization in high-altitude and high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution is a predictable design choice for a PHOSITA, with known techniques for creating temperature-resistant and easily sterilized medical device components
Source Patent Element
Pulling cable mechanism for clamp deployment
PTD Variation
Integrating battery-powered and wireless control systems for remote operation in disaster relief and extreme weather scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting power and control systems is a standard engineering approach, with wireless communication and portable power being well-established medical device design techniques
Source Patent Element
Flexible sheath and delivery system design
PTD Variation
Developing specialized lancet configurations for high-pressure underwater surgical environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying internal component geometries to accommodate specific environmental constraints represents a routine engineering optimization process
Source Patent Element
Anastomosis clamp's basic structural configuration
PTD Variation
Creating environment-specific coating and material adaptations for high-altitude, underwater, and extreme condition applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Surface modification and material science techniques are standard approaches for extending medical device functionality across diverse operational environments
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857192's comprehensive anastomosis clamp delivery system disclosure, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed environmental variations obvious, as they represent predictable technical extensions employing known medical device engineering principles. The disclosed adaptations constitute prima facie obviousness by systematically applying routine design modifications to the foundational surgical intervention technology.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,192
TitleSelf-service anastomosis clamp for digestive tract and delivery system thereof
Assignee(s)MICRO-TECH (NANJING) CO., LTD.