Specialized Cryosurgical Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857240_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Cryosurgical Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857240_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857240_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. 11,857,240.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses cryosurgical systems and methods tailored for specific, high-demand environments, including high-altitude disaster relief, extreme cold weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief operations, and remote or hard-to-reach areas.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed cryosurgical instruments combining cryosurgery and electrolysis treatments. However, these instruments may not be optimized for unique operational environments, such as high-altitude disaster relief or extreme cold weather conditions, which require adapted designs and materials to ensure effective treatment and instrument protection. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized cryosurgical systems and methods for niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises cryosurgical systems and methods adapted for specific environments. For high-altitude disaster relief, the system features a thermally conductive protective member to withstand extreme cold temperatures. For extreme cold weather conditions, the method involves using a thermally conductive protective member to protect the cryosurgical probe from damage. For high-security facilities, the apparatus incorporates a tamper-evident protective member to detect unauthorized access. For disaster relief operations, the system includes a waterproof protective member to withstand harsh environmental conditions. For remote or hard-to-reach areas, the method employs a lightweight and portable protective member. These adaptations enable effective cryosurgical treatments in environments where conventional instruments may be inadequate.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its specialized designs and materials tailored for specific environments, which are not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step resides in the adaptation of cryosurgical systems and methods to meet the unique challenges of niche environments, providing effective treatments and instrument protection where conventional instruments may fail.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include cryosurgical systems for other niche environments, such as tropical or desert regions, or for specific medical applications, like oncology or dermatology. Variations may involve different materials, geometries, or functionalities for the protective member, or alternative cryosurgical probe designs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, healthcare, and security. The market demand for specialized cryosurgical systems and methods is substantial, particularly in regions prone to natural disasters or with limited access to medical care. The inventive concept's adaptability to diverse environments and applications ensures broad market coverage and opportunities for growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/02
A A61 A61B2017/00097
A A61 A61B2018/00101
A A61 A61B2018/0262

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically cryosurgical and electrosurgical instrumentation with a focus on probe design and environmental adaptability in surgical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical instrumentation, thermal management, materials science, and understanding of environmental constraints in medical device deployment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core cryosurgical probe technology by applying known design modifications to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental probe structure and electrolysis functionality remain consistent, with protective member adaptations representing routine engineering problem-solving. These variations demonstrate standard design optimization techniques familiar to practitioners in medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cryosurgical probe with protective exterior surface and integrated electrodes
PTD Variation
Thermally conductive protective member adapted for high-altitude and extreme cold environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying thermal properties of protective surfaces represents a predictable design variation addressing known environmental performance challenges, using standard material science principles
Source Patent Element
Electrode configuration for generating electrolysis products
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident protective member for high-security facility applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating security features into existing probe design constitutes a routine design modification addressing specialized operational requirements
Source Patent Element
Cryosurgical probe with external protective components
PTD Variation
Waterproof protective member for disaster relief and harsh environment deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing environmental resistance through material selection represents a standard engineering approach to expanding device applicability
Source Patent Element
Integrated electrode and cryosurgical probe system
PTD Variation
Lightweight and portable protective member for remote area medical interventions
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing device weight and portability through materials and design represents a predictable engineering solution for expanding operational contexts
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857240, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in cryosurgical probe design represent obvious extensions of prior art, wherein a person having ordinary skill in the art would readily conceive of adapting the fundamental probe architecture to address specific environmental and operational requirements through routine engineering modifications.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,240
TitleMethods, systems, and apparatuses for cryosurgery, coldsurgery, and electrolysis
Assignee(s)CRYOELECTRIC SCIENCE LTD.