Specialized Systems for Large Tissue Specimen Removal in Unique Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857216_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Systems for Large Tissue Specimen Removal in Unique Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857216_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857216_0009_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. 11,857,216.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original system for large tissue specimen removal to cater to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, confined or remote areas, and high-altitude, low-oxygen environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a system for large tissue specimen removal, but it had limitations in terms of adaptability to diverse operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing specialized variations of the original system, tailored to meet the specific demands of unique environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises four specialized systems for large tissue specimen removal: (1) a system for high-security environments featuring a secure biometric authentication mechanism and a tamper-evident seal; (2) a system for disaster relief scenarios using a portable, self-contained access cannula system and a remote-controlled robotic arm; (3) a system for extreme weather conditions with a weather-resistant and insulated elongated tubular member and a reinforced, wind-resistant containment bag; and (4) a system for high-altitude, low-oxygen environments with an oxygen-enriched insufflation system and an oxygen-permeable material. These systems ensure safe and efficient tissue specimen removal in challenging environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original system to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is in the integration of specialized components and features that enable the system to operate effectively in these environments, such as biometric authentication, remote-controlled robotic arms, weather-resistant materials, and oxygen-enriched insufflation systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the access cannula, the containment bag, and the insufflation system. For example, the access cannula could be miniaturized for use in confined spaces or designed with adjustable length and diameter for use in diverse body cavities. The containment bag could be made of different materials or have varying levels of permeability to accommodate different tissue types or environmental conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The specialized systems for large tissue specimen removal can be marketed to hospitals, research institutions, and government agencies operating in unique environments, providing a competitive edge in these niche markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/3421
A A61 A61B17/00234
A A61 A61B2017/00287
A A61 A61B2017/320024
A A61 A61B2017/320775
A A61 A61B2017/3484
A A61 A61B2017/3486

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,216
TitleSystems and methods for large tissue specimen removal
Assignee(s)Covidien LP