Specialized Tissue Ablation Systems for Unique Operational Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857244_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Tissue Ablation Systems for Unique Operational Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857244_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857244_0004_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. 11,857,244.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts tissue ablation technology for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and underwater environments, ensuring effective and efficient tissue ablation in these challenging scenarios.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Methods, systems, and apparatuses for tissue ablation using pulse shape designs', provided a general framework for tissue ablation using pulse shape designs. However, this technology may not be directly applicable to specialized environments, where unique constraints and challenges exist. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by developing customized tissue ablation systems tailored to specific operational environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a series of specialized tissue ablation systems, each designed for a unique operational environment. For high-security environments, the system minimizes electromagnetic interference. In disaster relief scenarios, the system is optimized for energy efficiency and rapid treatment. For extreme weather conditions, the system incorporates weather-resistant housing, temperature control, and moisture-resistant connectors. In high-altitude environments, the system adjusts pulse shape designs for low atmospheric pressure. Finally, in underwater environments, the system optimizes energy efficiency and minimizes disturbance to the surrounding water. Each system incorporates a pulse generator, control unit, and ablation probe, with customized pulse shape designs and adaptations for the specific environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its tailored approach to tissue ablation in unique operational environments. The inventive step is the development of customized pulse shape designs and system adaptations that address the specific challenges and constraints of each environment, ensuring effective and efficient tissue ablation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as space exploration or search and rescue operations. Variations could include the use of different pulse shape designs, ablation probes, or control units tailored to specific environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and national security. The market for specialized tissue ablation systems is expected to grow as the need for effective and efficient tissue ablation in unique operational environments increases.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/1206
A A61 A61B18/1402
A A61 A61N1/205
A A61 A61N1/327
A A61 A61B5/14539
A A61 A61B2018/00577
A A61 A61B2018/00613
A A61 A61B2018/00827
A A61 A61B2018/00994
A A61 A61B2018/1266
A A61 A61B2018/1472

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, specifically electrosurgical tissue ablation technologies involving pulse-based electrical interventions for medical treatments, with expertise in electrical pulse design, electroporation mechanisms, and medical device engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced electrical engineering knowledge, familiar with electrosurgical techniques, pulse shape optimization, and adaptable medical technology design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's environmental adaptations represent predictable engineering variations of the source patent's fundamental pulse shape ablation technology. The core pulse generation and electroporation principles remain consistent, with modifications representing standard design adaptations for specific operational contexts. The variations demonstrate routine engineering problem-solving by applying known pulse design techniques to unique environmental constraints.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pulse with exponential decay falling edge for tissue ablation
PTD Variation
Customized pulse shape designs for high-altitude and underwater environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying pulse characteristics for specific environmental conditions represents a predictable design optimization using known electrical engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Electroporation method with controllable pulse parameters
PTD Variation
Environment-specific pulse parameter selection based on operational constraints
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting pulse parameters based on environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach for maintaining consistent treatment efficacy
Source Patent Element
Tissue ablation method with configurable pulse generation
PTD Variation
Specialized systems with weather-resistant housing and temperature control
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical devices for environmental resilience represents a routine engineering design challenge with well-established solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Pulse delivery method with electromagnetic considerations
PTD Variation
High-security environment pulse design minimizing electromagnetic interference
Obviousness Reasoning
Reducing electromagnetic emissions is a standard engineering optimization technique with known implementation methods
Source Patent Element
Electroporation pulse with configurable rising edge, plateau, and falling edge
PTD Variation
Pulse shape adaptations for disaster relief and energy-constrained scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing pulse efficiency for specific operational constraints represents a predictable engineering design approach
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857244's disclosure of tissue ablation pulse technologies, the present publication demonstrates that environmental adaptations of electrosurgical pulse generation represent obvious variations to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art, rendering potential derivative claims obvious through predictable engineering modifications and standard design optimization techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,244
TitleMethods, systems, and apparatuses for tissue ablation using pulse shape designs
Assignee(s)RM2 TECHNOLOGY LLC, Inter Science GmbH