Synergistic Protective Device for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative, AI-powered, IoT-enabled, and blockchain-secured protective device for minimally invasive surgery, integrating advanced materials and predictive analytics to enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.
Background and Problem Solved
Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized healthcare, but existing protective devices have limitations. The original patent addressed some of these limitations, but the new inventive concept takes it a step further by integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to provide real-time feedback, enhanced navigation, and improved safety.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new protective device comprises an expandable body and an inner member, integrated with an AI-powered surgical navigation system, IoT-enabled sensors, and a blockchain network for tracking and verification. The device uses advanced materials, such as hybrid silicone and PVA/EVA open or closed cell foam, to provide improved resistance to energy and contact burns. The system also incorporates machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics, enabling surgeons to anticipate and mitigate potential complications.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, advanced materials, and predictive analytics provides a non-obvious and novel solution, distinct from the original patent's protective assembly. The integration of these distinct technologies creates a more powerful system that enhances surgical outcomes, patient safety, and reduces complications.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations in the design and materials of the protective device, such as using different types of sensors, AI algorithms, or blockchain networks. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various surgical specialties, such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, or orthopedic surgery.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic protective device has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the minimally invasive surgery market. The device could be marketed to hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device manufacturers, with potential applications in various surgical specialties and emerging markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/3496 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/3431 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00831 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/3484 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Minimally invasive surgical devices and techniques, with expertise in medical device design, surgical tool integration, protective assemblies, and patient safety technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees in bioengineering, experience in surgical instrumentation, knowledge of medical materials, and familiarity with emerging surgical technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's protective surgical device, utilizing known techniques in sensor integration, materials science, and surgical navigation to enhance the base protective assembly concept. The core protective device structure remains fundamentally consistent with the original patent, with added technological layers that represent incremental improvements rather than radical innovation. The proposed AI, IoT, and blockchain integrations represent standard technological augmentations that a skilled practitioner would find obvious when seeking to improve surgical device performance and safety monitoring.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,220 |
|---|---|
| Title | Protective device for use during surgery |
| Assignee(s) | SEABAS ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |