Synergistic Orthopedic Implant System with Integrated Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857227_0008_PTD

Published: November 07, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Orthopedic Implant System with Integrated Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857227_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857227_0008_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

The present inventive concept integrates an orthopedic locking screw with distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, to create a more powerful and efficient system for securing orthopedic implants, enhancing the surgical experience, and improving patient outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to orthopedic locking screws and fastening systems. However, these traditional systems have limitations, including the lack of real-time feedback, limited implant monitoring, and potential implant rejection. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented orthopedic locking screw with innovative technologies to create a more comprehensive and effective system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic orthopedic implant system consists of an orthopedic locking screw integrated with a sensor module for real-time bone density monitoring, an AI-powered navigation system for personalized guidance, a blockchain-based tracking module for usage and performance history, and an IoT-enabled sensor for structural integrity monitoring. Additionally, the system may incorporate nanomaterial-enhanced coatings for improved biocompatibility. These integrated technologies enable surgeons to make more informed decisions, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of the patented orthopedic locking screw with distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials. These synergistic combinations provide a more comprehensive and effective system for securing orthopedic implants, enhancing the surgical experience, and improving patient outcomes.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include integrating the orthopedic locking screw with other technologies, such as augmented reality, robotic assistance, or advanced biomaterials. Variations may include adapting the system for specific types of orthopedic implants, such as spinal or joint implants, or developing customized solutions for individual patients.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic orthopedic implant system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic industry, with potential applications in surgical procedures, implant manufacturing, and healthcare services. The target market includes orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and medical device manufacturers, with potential for expansion into related industries, such as medical imaging and diagnostics.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Orthopedic surgical technologies, specifically orthopedic implant systems and fastening mechanisms, involving biomechanical engineering, medical device design, and surgical intervention technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or orthopedic medical device designer with expertise in implant technologies, advanced materials, sensor integration, and surgical intervention systems, typically holding a master's or doctoral degree with 5-10 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating sensor technologies, AI guidance, and advanced monitoring systems into existing orthopedic locking screw designs represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent establishes a foundational orthopedic fastening system, which a skilled practitioner would naturally seek to enhance with contemporary digital and material technologies. These variations represent logical extensions of the original patent's core mechanical principles, utilizing well-established interdisciplinary engineering approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Orthopedic locking screw configured to secure through a bore of an orthopedic implant

PTD Variation

Adding an integrated sensor module for real-time bone density monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Sensor integration into medical devices is a known technique, and monitoring bone characteristics during surgical intervention represents a predictable improvement to existing orthopedic technologies

Source Patent Element

Orthopedic implant with internal surface features for screw engagement

PTD Variation

Implementing AI-powered navigation system for personalized surgical guidance

Obviousness Reasoning

Computational guidance in surgical procedures is a well-established technological trend, and applying AI to improve implant placement represents an obvious design optimization

Source Patent Element

Threaded or unthreaded bolt for orthopedic fastening

PTD Variation

Incorporating blockchain-based tracking module for usage and performance history

Obviousness Reasoning

Digital tracking and performance monitoring are standard practices in medical device management, representing a straightforward technological extension

Source Patent Element

Orthopedic locking screw with potential material variations

PTD Variation

Nanomaterial-enhanced coating for improved biocompatibility

Obviousness Reasoning

Advanced material coatings are a predictable approach to improving medical device performance, particularly in reducing implant rejection risks

Source Patent Element

Orthopedic fastening system with potential structural modifications

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled sensor for structural integrity monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Remote monitoring of medical implants is a known technological strategy, representing an obvious enhancement to existing orthopedic technologies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857227's disclosure of an orthopedic locking screw system, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the integration of digital monitoring, AI guidance, and advanced material technologies into orthopedic fastening systems to be an obvious technological progression, thereby establishing prior art that would render similar claimed innovations non-patentable under standard obviousness criteria.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,227
Title	Orthopedic locking screw for an orthopedic fastening system
Assignee(s)	Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC