Specialized Bone Screw Systems for High-Security, Disaster Relief, and Extreme Weather Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857233_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Bone Screw Systems for High-Security, Disaster Relief, and Extreme Weather Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857233_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857233_0009_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

The present inventive concept relates to specialized bone screw systems adapted for high-security needs, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions, providing enhanced performance, security, and reliability in these unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a bone screw and method of manufacture, but it did not address the specific challenges and requirements of high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather applications. The present inventive concept solves this problem by providing specialized bone screw systems that cater to these niche markets, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a range of specialized bone screw systems, including those designed for high-security applications, featuring tamper-evident materials and secure locking mechanisms; those optimized for disaster relief situations, utilizing additive manufacturing and minimizing material usage; and those adapted for extreme weather conditions, incorporating corrosion-resistant materials and high-strength designs. These systems are designed to provide enhanced performance, security, and reliability in their respective operational environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, such as the use of tamper-evident materials, additive manufacturing, and corrosion-resistant materials, which distinguish the present inventive concept from the original patent and provide a significant improvement in the field of bone screw systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials, designs, and manufacturing techniques to adapt the bone screw systems to specific high-security, disaster relief, or extreme weather applications. For example, the bone screw system could be designed with integrated sensors for real-time monitoring, or with modular components for easy customization.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather applications. The target market includes hospitals, medical research institutions, and government agencies involved in disaster relief and high-security operations.

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

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically orthopedic and spinal surgical implant design, involving advanced materials science, manufacturing techniques, and surgical intervention technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or orthopedic device designer with expertise in materials engineering, additive manufacturing, surgical implant design, and knowledge of medical device performance requirements across diverse environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's bone screw design, utilizing known materials engineering and manufacturing techniques to adapt the fundamental screw architecture for specialized environments. The core structural elements remain consistent with the original patent, with modifications representing standard design adaptations for specific use cases. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with medical device design and materials science.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bone screw with multiple material thread configurations
PTD Variation
High-security bone screw using tamper-evident materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known material substitution techniques, where a PHOSITA would recognize that changing material composition maintains core structural functionality while addressing specific environmental requirements
Source Patent Element
Shaft with proximal and distal portions having different thread configurations
PTD Variation
Bone screw adapted for extreme weather with corrosion-resistant materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Known design strategy of selecting material properties to enhance performance in specific environments, representing a standard engineering design choice with expected results
Source Patent Element
Manufacturing method involving multiple fabrication techniques
PTD Variation
Additive manufacturing approach for disaster relief bone screws
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying contemporary manufacturing techniques to optimize material usage and transportability, representing a standard engineering optimization process
Source Patent Element
Bone screw with tapered distal portion
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor and modular component design for customization
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable enhancement using known medical device design principles, where adding monitoring or customization features represents an obvious extension of existing technological capabilities
Source Patent Element
Spinal implant system with variable material configurations
PTD Variation
High-impact environment bone screw with specialized locking mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering approach of adapting fundamental design to address specific performance requirements, utilizing known mechanical design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857233, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in the present technical publication to represent obvious modifications to the prior art bone screw design. The incremental adaptations for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather applications demonstrate predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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