Intelligent Patient-Specific Surgical Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857206_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Patient-Specific Surgical Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857206_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857206_0008_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. 11,857,206.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept integrates AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful system for patient-specific surgical planning and execution, enhancing precision, safety, and transparency.

Background and Problem Solved

Knee osteotomies are orthopedic procedures that aim to correct the alignment of knee joints to adjust pressure distribution. The original patent disclosed patient-specific surgical tools, but it lacked the integration of advanced technologies to ensure seamless planning, execution, and tracking. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a surgical guide configured to be mounted to a patient's tibia bone, a machine learning module for generating a personalized surgical plan based on the patient's anatomy, and a blockchain-based data storage for secure and transparent tracking of the surgical procedure. The system may also include a 3D-printed surgical guide, a robotic arm for precise placement, and an IoT-enabled sensor network for monitoring the surgical procedure and providing real-time feedback. Additionally, the system can facilitate remote surgical consultation and personalized orthopedic implant design using AI-powered analytics and blockchain-based certification.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces a novel synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which enables a more precise, safe, and transparent surgical experience. The integration of these technologies provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, enhancing the overall surgical outcome.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, various IoT sensor configurations, or diverse blockchain platforms. The system could also be adapted for other orthopedic procedures or expanded to include additional features, such as real-time feedback mechanisms or augmented reality visualization.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic industry, particularly in the areas of patient-specific surgical planning and execution. The system's ability to enhance precision, safety, and transparency makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical device manufacturers. The market for intelligent surgical systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for personalized medicine and advanced healthcare technologies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/1764
A A61 A61B17/1728
A A61 A61B17/56
A A61 A61B2017/00526
A A61 A61B2017/564
A A61 A61B2017/568
A A61 A61B2034/108

Field of Art

Orthopedic surgical technologies, specifically patient-specific surgical tools and techniques for bone alignment procedures, requiring expertise in medical device design, biomechanical engineering, surgical planning, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or orthopedic surgical technology specialist with advanced knowledge of medical device design, 3D modeling, surgical planning software, and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI and IoT in medical applications

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies into patient-specific surgical tools represents a predictable technological evolution of existing surgical guidance systems. The core surgical guidance principles from the source patent provide a clear foundation for enhancing precision and personalization through advanced digital technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing surgical tool design principles using well-established technological integration strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Patient-specific opening validating tool for bone surgical procedures
PTD Variation
AI-powered surgical guide with machine learning module for personalized surgical planning
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to existing patient-specific tool design, enabling more precise anatomical customization through computational analysis
Source Patent Element
Surgical tool with specific geometric configurations for bone alignment
PTD Variation
3D-printed surgical guide with IoT-enabled sensor network for real-time procedural monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of integrating sensor technologies into medical devices to enhance precision and provide real-time feedback during surgical procedures
Source Patent Element
Bone alignment tool with patient-specific geometric configurations
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage and certification system for surgical planning and implant design
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing patient-specific design principles to include secure, transparent documentation and verification of surgical processes
Source Patent Element
Surgical tool designed for specific orthopedic procedure (knee osteotomy)
PTD Variation
Remote surgical consultation platform using AI-powered analytics and secure data transmission
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological advancement in telemedicine and surgical planning, leveraging existing communication and computational technologies
Source Patent Element
Patient-specific surgical tool with precise geometric matching
PTD Variation
Robotic arm integration for enhanced surgical guide placement and procedural precision
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of incorporating robotic assistance to improve surgical tool placement accuracy and consistency
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857206 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed variations in patient-specific surgical technologies obvious and predictable extensions of existing surgical tool design principles. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced manufacturing techniques represents a logical progression of known medical device design strategies, rendering potential patent claims in this domain obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,206
TitlePatient-specific surgical tools
Assignee(s)LABORATOIRES BODYCAD INC.