Published Technical Disclosure Archive

AI-Enhanced Orthopedic Fastening System

Publication ID: 24-11857227_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Enhanced Orthopedic Fastening System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857227_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857227_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. 11,857,227.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An integrated system combining an orthopedic fastening system with artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain technologies to optimize screw placement, enhance patient outcomes, and securely store and share patient data.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an orthopedic locking screw for an orthopedic fastening system, but it had limitations in terms of predicting optimal screw placement and securely storing patient data. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to provide a more comprehensive and secure solution.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The AI-enhanced orthopedic fastening system comprises an orthopedic fastening system, an artificial intelligence module, and a blockchain network. The artificial intelligence module analyzes data from sensors embedded in the orthopedic implant to predict optimal screw placement. The blockchain network securely stores and shares patient data. Additionally, the system can be integrated with IoT-enabled sensor networks and cloud-based platforms for remote monitoring and analysis of patient data. The system can also utilize novel biomaterials and 3D printing to create custom-fit implants with integrated sensors.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept combines the original orthopedic fastening system with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, providing a novel and non-obvious solution for optimizing screw placement and securely storing patient data. The integration of these distinct technologies enables a more comprehensive and secure solution that was not possible with the original patent alone.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors or AI algorithms, integrating with other healthcare systems, or utilizing different blockchain networks. Variations of the system could also include using different materials or manufacturing processes for the orthopedic implant.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-enhanced orthopedic fastening system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic industry, particularly in the areas of joint reconstruction, spinal surgery, and sports medicine. The system's ability to optimize screw placement and securely store patient data could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. The market for this technology is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for personalized and data-driven healthcare solutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/725
A A61 A61B17/8042
A A61 A61B17/863
A A61 A61B17/866
A A61 A61B17/8635
A A61 A61B17/8685
A A61 A61B17/686
A A61 A61B17/8057
A A61 A61B2017/8655

Field of Art

Orthopedic surgical technologies, specifically orthopedic fastening systems, implant design, and medical device integration with digital technologies. Requires advanced knowledge of biomechanical engineering, medical device design, sensor technologies, and digital health platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or orthopedic medical device designer with expertise in mechanical design, materials science, digital sensor integration, and healthcare technology platforms. Possesses advanced degree (MS/PhD), understands interdisciplinary technology convergence

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing orthopedic fastening systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's foundational orthopedic screw design provides a clear technological platform for digital enhancement. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing medical device integration trends, utilizing well-established technologies to improve surgical outcomes and patient monitoring.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Orthopedic implant with bore for securing locking screw
PTD Variation
Adding embedded sensors to implant for data collection and monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors into medical implants is a known technique for enhanced patient monitoring, representing a predictable technological improvement
Source Patent Element
Orthopedic fastening system with mechanical components
PTD Variation
Implementing AI algorithms for optimizing screw placement and predicting outcomes
Obviousness Reasoning
Machine learning applied to medical device optimization is a standard approach in medical technology, representing an obvious design choice for improving surgical precision
Source Patent Element
Threaded or unthreaded orthopedic screw design
PTD Variation
3D-printed custom implants with integrated sensor technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalized medical device manufacturing using 3D printing is a well-established technique, and sensor integration represents a logical extension of existing design practices
Source Patent Element
Orthopedic implant with internal surface features
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure patient data management system
Obviousness Reasoning
Secure digital data management is a standard requirement in medical technologies, representing an obvious solution for patient information protection
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857227's foundational orthopedic fastening system design, the present publication demonstrates that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into medical device platforms represents an obvious technological progression that would be readily conceived by a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, thereby establishing prior art that anticipates similar technological combinations in orthopedic medical device design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,227
TitleOrthopedic locking screw for an orthopedic fastening system
Assignee(s)Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC