Electromechanical Device for Diverse Industry Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857194_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Electromechanical Device for Diverse Industry Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857194_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857194_0002_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. 11,857,194.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept extends the core technology of handheld electromechanical surgical systems to new industries, including food processing, precision farming, marine exploration, textile manufacturing, and forestry, enabling precise cutting, stapling, and other functions in various contexts.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a handheld electromechanical surgical system for performing surgical procedures. However, the system's capabilities were limited to the medical field. This inventive concept addresses the problem of restricted application by adapting the core technology to address specific needs in diverse industries, thereby increasing its versatility and value.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a handheld electromechanical device with interchangeable modules tailored to specific industries. The device includes a power handle, an outer shell housing, and an adapter assembly for selective connection with various modules. In food processing, the device performs precision cutting and stapling of food products. In precision farming, the device collects soil samples and analyzes nutrient levels. In marine exploration, the device is waterproof and connects with underwater tools. In textile manufacturing, the device performs precision cutting and sewing of fabric. In forestry, the device prunes trees and analyzes branches. Each module is designed to meet the unique requirements of its respective industry.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the handheld electromechanical device, which were not anticipated by the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to diverse industries, resulting in a more versatile and valuable device.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modular designs with different power sources, motor configurations, or control systems. Variations could involve integrating sensors, artificial intelligence, or data analytics to enhance the device's performance and decision-making capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food processing, agriculture, marine exploration, textile manufacturing, and forestry. The device's versatility, precision, and adaptability make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/1155
A A61 A61B17/072
A A61 A61B17/07207
A A61 A61B17/320016
A A61 A61B17/068
A A61 A61B90/98
A A61 A61B2017/00017
A A61 A61B2017/00022
A A61 A61B2017/0046
A A61 A61B2017/00119
A A61 A61B2017/00199
A A61 A61B2017/00221
A A61 A61B2017/00398
A A61 A61B2017/00411
A A61 A61B2017/00464
A A61 A61B2017/00473
A A61 A61B2017/00725
A A61 A61B2017/00734
A A61 A61B2017/07257
A A61 A61B2017/07271
A A61 A61B2017/07285
A A61 A61B2017/2903
A A61 A61B2017/2904
A A61 A61B2017/320032
A A61 A61B2090/064
A A61 A61B2090/0803
A A61 A61B2090/0811
A A61 A61B2217/007
A A61 A61B2562/0261

Field of Art

Electromechanical surgical and precision instrumentation systems, involving modular handheld devices with adaptive control systems for mechanical manipulation across medical and industrial applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electromechanical systems design, familiar with modular device architectures, control systems, and cross-industry technology adaptation, possessing advanced mechanical engineering and electrical engineering degrees

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental architectural similarities between surgical devices and precision industrial tools, understanding that the core electromechanical principles of the source patent's surgical system can be readily adapted to diverse industrial contexts through modular design strategies. The source patent's core technological elements - power handle, motor control, adapter assembly, and precision movement capabilities - represent a generalized platform that can be systematically modified for different operational environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of existing technological capabilities, leveraging known modular design principles and cross-domain engineering adaptation techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adapter assembly configured for selective connection of surgical modules
PTD Variation
Adapter assembly enabling connection of food processing, farming, marine exploration, textile, and forestry modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a known technique for creating versatile platforms, and a PHOSITA would recognize that changing the connected module while maintaining core system architecture represents a predictable design variation
Source Patent Element
Controller configured to measure and adjust mechanical strain during operation
PTD Variation
Integrating sensor-based analysis for soil sampling, branch assessment, and food product processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor-based measurement and adaptive control are standard engineering approaches for extending device functionality across different operational contexts
Source Patent Element
Motor coupled to power source with variable speed control
PTD Variation
Applying variable speed motor control to precision cutting in food, textile, and forestry applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Precision motor control is a transferable technical capability that a PHOSITA would recognize as applicable across multiple mechanical manipulation domains
Source Patent Element
Handheld device with outer shell housing
PTD Variation
Waterproof outer shell housing for marine environment applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through shell modification is a standard engineering approach for extending device operational parameters
Source Patent Element
Electromechanical system with interchangeable fastener/cutting mechanisms
PTD Variation
Interchangeable modules for cutting, sampling, and manipulation across different industries
Obviousness Reasoning
Platform technology with swappable functional modules represents a predictable engineering strategy for creating versatile systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857194's disclosure of a handheld electromechanical surgical system, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed industrial and cross-domain variations obvious, as the fundamental technological architecture represents a predictable extension of existing electromechanical device design principles, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,194
TitleHandheld electromechanical surgical system
Assignee(s)Covidien LP