Specialized Protective Devices for High-Risk Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857220_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Protective Devices for High-Risk Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857220_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857220_0004_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. 11,857,220.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An innovative protective device designed for use in high-altitude, disaster relief, high-security, and extreme weather conditions, ensuring patient safety and device effectiveness in these unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a protective device for use during surgery, but it did not address the specific challenges posed by high-risk environments. The new inventive concept adapts the original device to overcome these limitations, providing a reliable and efficient solution for surgeons operating in extreme conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The specialized protective device features an expandable body adapted to operate at low atmospheric pressure, high temperatures, and high humidity. It includes a retention member configured to withstand extreme wind forces, tamper-evident seals, and embedded RFID tags. The device can be sterilized using UV radiation and a sterilizing coating. The system also includes a method for deploying the protective device during disaster relief surgery, utilizing a compressed gas source for inflation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as expandable bodies, retention members, and embedded RFID tags, which provide a non-obvious solution to the problems posed by high-risk environments. The inventive concept's unique combination of components and operation sets it apart from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include using different materials for the expandable body, modifying the retention member's design, or integrating additional sensors for real-time monitoring. Variations could also include adapting the device for use in other high-risk environments, such as space exploration or search and rescue operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized protective device has significant commercial potential in the medical industry, particularly in niches such as high-altitude medicine, disaster relief, and high-security healthcare facilities. The device's ability to operate effectively in extreme conditions makes it an attractive solution for surgeons and medical professionals working in these environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/3496
A A61 A61B17/3431
A A61 A61B2017/00831
A A61 A61B2017/3484

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,220
TitleProtective device for use during surgery
Assignee(s)SEABAS ENTERPRISES PTY LTD