Next-Generation Bone Screw System for Personalized Spinal Care

Publication ID: 24-11857233_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Bone Screw System for Personalized Spinal Care,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857233_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857233_0005_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. 11,857,233.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular bone screw system that integrates advanced manufacturing techniques, smart materials, and dynamic internal structures to provide customized spinal implants for optimal patient outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original bone screw patent, while effective, has limitations in terms of customization and adaptability to individual patient needs. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by envisioning a next-generation bone screw system that leverages cutting-edge technologies to provide personalized spinal care.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation bone screw system comprises interconnected modules with unique mechanical properties, allowing for customized assembly to optimize performance for specific patient needs. The system integrates additive manufacturing techniques to generate complex geometries and smart materials that adapt to environmental stimuli, ensuring optimal mechanical properties over time. The dynamic internal structure of the bone screw responds to changes in the patient's spine, further enhancing its performance. The system's modular design enables the mixing and matching of interchangeable components to create a tailored bone screw for each patient.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in bone screw design by incorporating modular, adaptive, and smart technologies, making the original inventive concept obsolete. The integration of additive manufacturing, dynamic internal structures, and smart materials provides a novel and non-obvious solution to the problem of customized spinal care.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different smart materials, varying module geometries, or alternative manufacturing techniques. The system could also be adapted for use in other orthopedic applications, such as joint replacements or fracture fixation.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation bone screw system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and spinal care industries, with potential applications in personalized medicine, minimally invasive surgeries, and regenerative medicine. The market for customized spinal implants is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for personalized healthcare solutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/8625
A A61 A61B17/7059
A A61 A61B17/866
A A61 A61B17/7001
A A61 A61B2017/00526
A A61 A61B2017/00862

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,233
TitleBone screw and method of manufacture
Assignee(s)WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.