Intelligent Spinal Fusion System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel spinal fusion system integrating advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to enhance patient outcomes, streamline surgical procedures, and ensure secure data management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original bone plate patent addressed the need for efficient spinal fusion implants, but it had limitations in terms of real-time monitoring, data security, and personalized planning. The new inventive concept tackles these limitations by introducing synergistic combinations of distinct technologies to create a more powerful and effective system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Intelligent Spinal Fusion System comprises a bone plate with integrated sensors for monitoring spinal stability, a blockchain-based data storage module for secure data management, AI-powered analysis for real-time optimization of bone plate and screw placement, IoT sensors for real-time monitoring of spinal alignment, and a nanomaterial-based coating for enhanced biocompatibility. The system enables real-time feedback, personalized planning, and automated screw placement, revolutionizing the spinal fusion process.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in spinal fusion technology by integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to create a more powerful and effective system. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these distinct technologies, which provides a novel solution to the limitations of the original bone plate patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different AI algorithms, varying IoT sensor configurations, or alternative nanomaterial-based coatings. Variations may also include the integration of robotic arms for automated screw placement or the development of customized bone plates for specific spinal regions.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Intelligent Spinal Fusion System has vast commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of spinal fusion, orthopedics, and surgical robotics. The system's ability to enhance patient outcomes, reduce surgical time, and ensure secure data management makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/7059 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/8057 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/30749 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/4455 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7061 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7258 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7275 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/8052 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/8061 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/844 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/863 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/864 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/8625 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Orthopedic surgical technologies, specifically spinal fusion implant systems, involving biomechanical design, surgical intervention techniques, and medical device engineering
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or orthopedic surgical device designer with expertise in spinal implant technologies, advanced materials, sensor integration, and surgical procedural optimization
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies and advanced materials into existing bone plate designs represents a predictable evolutionary progression in medical device development. The fundamental structural elements of the source patent's bone plate provide a clear technological foundation for incorporating sensor, AI, and data management technologies. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device design principles, utilizing well-established technological integration strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,224 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bone plate |
| Assignee(s) | Innovasis Inc. |