Synergistic Vertebral Body Augmentation Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857219_0003_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Vertebral Body Augmentation Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857219_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857219_0003_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. 11,857,219.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the patented vertebral body augmentation system to create a more powerful and effective treatment solution.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems and methods for manipulating tissue, particularly for treating vertebral compression fractures. However, these systems lacked real-time monitoring, secure data storage, and personalized treatment planning. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic combinations of advanced technologies to enhance treatment outcomes and patient care.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a deformable conduit assembly with integrated AI-powered sensors for real-time monitoring of tissue manipulation, IoT-enabled access cannula tracking for optimized treatment planning, blockchain-based data storage modules for secure recording of treatment outcomes, and new material-based expandable structures for enhanced tissue support. The system may also include radiofrequency ablation devices, AI-driven control systems, and new material-based reinforcement structures for personalized energy delivery and tissue manipulation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the innovative combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the patented vertebral body augmentation system, providing a synergistic solution that is more effective and efficient than the original patent. The inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system for vertebral body augmentation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in the AI-powered sensors, IoT-enabled tracking systems, blockchain-based data storage modules, and new material-based expandable structures. For example, the AI-powered sensors could be replaced with machine learning-based predictive analytics, or the blockchain-based data storage modules could be substituted with secure cloud-based storage solutions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of spine and orthopedic surgery. The target market includes hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions seeking advanced treatment solutions for vertebral compression fractures and other spinal disorders.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B17/3472
A	A61	A61B17/1642
A	A61	A61B17/1757
A	A61	A61B17/3478
A	A61	A61B17/68
A	A61	A61B17/8811
A	A61	A61B17/8819
A	A61	A61B17/8855
A	A61	A61B2017/003
A	A61	A61B2017/0034
A	A61	A61B2017/00261
A	A61	A61B2017/00314
A	A61	A61B2017/00318
A	A61	A61B2017/00323
A	A61	A61B2017/00336

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical device technology for minimally invasive surgical interventions, specifically vertebral body augmentation systems, involving complex mechanical and biomedical engineering with expertise in interventional radiology, biomechanical design, and medical device integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or interventional radiologist with advanced degrees, proficient in medical device design, familiar with emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and advanced materials, and experienced in developing minimally invasive surgical solutions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and advanced materials into existing medical device frameworks represents a predictable evolution of surgical systems. The source patent's fundamental design of a deformable conduit assembly provides a clear technological foundation for incorporating sensor technologies, data management systems, and adaptive control mechanisms. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device innovation strategies, utilizing well-understood technological integration techniques.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Steerable assembly with deformable conduit for vertebral body manipulation

PTD Variation

Adding AI-powered sensors for real-time tissue manipulation monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensors into medical devices is a known technique for enhancing procedural precision and diagnostic capabilities, representing a predictable technological improvement

Source Patent Element

Access cannula with mechanical steering capabilities

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled tracking for optimized treatment planning

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing digital tracking and monitoring in medical devices is a standard approach for improving procedural outcomes and patient safety

Source Patent Element

Expandable structure for tissue support

PTD Variation

New material-based reinforcement with integrated AI-driven control systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Material science advancements and computational control represent expected progressive iterations in medical device design, offering enhanced performance through predictable technological combinations

Source Patent Element

Mechanical conduit assembly with axial movement capabilities

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based data storage for secure medical record management

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing secure data management technologies is a foreseeable enhancement in medical device ecosystems, addressing growing regulatory and privacy requirements

Source Patent Element

Off-axis tissue manipulation system

PTD Variation

Radiofrequency ablation integration with personalized energy delivery

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining complementary medical intervention technologies represents a logical extension of existing surgical system design principles

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11857219. The proposed technological integrations represent predictable combinations of known medical device design techniques, utilizing standard engineering approaches to enhance existing vertebral body augmentation systems through incremental technological improvements.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,219
Title	Systems for augmenting of a vertebral body by providing for relative movement of a deformable conduit
Assignee(s)	Stryker Corporation