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

SectionClassGroup
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

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,219
TitleSystems for augmenting of a vertebral body by providing for relative movement of a deformable conduit
Assignee(s)Stryker Corporation