Adaptive Bone Screw System with Real-Time Optimization
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation bone screw system that dynamically adjusts its internal structure in response to changes in bone density, ensuring optimal performance and treatment outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's bone screw design, while innovative, has limitations in its ability to adapt to changing bone conditions during treatment. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing a dynamically adjustable internal structure that can be reconfigured in real-time through wireless communication with an external controller.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive bone screw system comprises a bone screw with a dynamically adjustable internal structure, an external controller, and a communication module. The internal structure is made from a shape-memory alloy that changes shape in response to changes in temperature. The external controller receives data on bone density and screw performance, analyzes the data to identify areas of optimization, and transmits instructions to the bone screw to adjust its internal structure accordingly. This real-time optimization enables the bone screw to maintain optimal performance and ensure effective treatment outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in bone screw design by incorporating dynamically adjustable internal structures, real-time optimization, and self-healing properties. These features are non-obvious and novel compared to the original patent's design.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different materials or geometries for the internal structure, incorporating sensors to monitor bone density and screw performance, or integrating the system with other medical devices for comprehensive treatment.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive bone screw system has significant commercial potential in the spinal implant market, with potential applications in treating a range of spinal disorders and injuries. The system's ability to optimize performance in real-time could lead to improved treatment outcomes, reduced complications, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/8625 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7059 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/866 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7001 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00526 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00862 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically spinal implant systems and orthopedic surgical technologies, requiring advanced knowledge of biomaterials, mechanical engineering, and surgical intervention techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or orthopedic medical device designer with expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing techniques, and surgical implant design, holding advanced degrees and 5-10 years of professional experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core bone screw technology, utilizing known materials science and medical device engineering principles to enhance functional adaptability and performance monitoring of orthopedic implants.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,233 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bone screw and method of manufacture |
| Assignee(s) | WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. |