Published Technical Disclosure Archive

AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System

Publication ID: 24-11857246_0003_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857246_0003_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857246_0003_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. 11,857,246.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System integrates a surgical multi-tool with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT to provide real-time guidance, predictive analytics, and secure data tracking, revolutionizing surgical procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original surgical multi-tool, while versatile, lacked the ability to provide real-time feedback and guidance to surgeons during procedures. This limitation resulted in potential errors and suboptimal outcomes. The AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System addresses this limitation by incorporating AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies to enhance the surgical experience.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system consists of a surgical multi-tool with multiple configurations, including forceps and scissors, integrated with an artificial intelligence module that provides real-time guidance and feedback to the user during the surgical procedure. The AI module utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze the surgical procedure and provide predictive analytics for optimal tissue cutting and grasping. Additionally, the system includes a blockchain network that securely tracks usage and maintenance data of the surgical multi-tool, providing authorized parties with access to this data. An IoT device integrated with the surgical multi-tool monitors and transmits real-time data on the surgical multi-tool's usage and performance to a remote server, which analyzes the data and provides feedback to the user on optimal usage and maintenance.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System introduces a novel combination of advanced technologies, including AI, blockchain, and IoT, which are integrated with a surgical multi-tool to provide real-time guidance, predictive analytics, and secure data tracking. This synergistic combination is non-obvious and surpasses the capabilities of the original surgical multi-tool.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System could include the integration of additional advanced technologies, such as augmented reality or robotics, to further enhance the surgical experience. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific surgical specialties or procedures, ensuring broad conceptual coverage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The AI-Enhanced Surgical Multi-Tool System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of general surgery, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery. The system's ability to provide real-time guidance and predictive analytics can improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance patient care, making it an attractive solution for hospitals and healthcare providers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/1442
A A61 A61B17/00234
A A61 A61B17/30
A A61 A61B17/3201
A A61 A61B18/1206
A A61 A61B18/1445
A A61 A61B2017/00353
A A61 A61B2017/00473
A A61 A61B2018/00083
A A61 A61B2018/0091
A A61 A61B2018/00595
A A61 A61B2018/126
A A61 A61B2018/146
A A61 A61B2018/1457

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically surgical instrumentation with multi-configuration tools, focusing on minimally invasive surgical technologies and advanced medical device integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in medical device development, familiar with multi-configuration surgical tools, emerging medical technologies, and interdisciplinary engineering approaches

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT into existing multi-configuration surgical tools represents a predictable extension of current medical device innovation trends. The fundamental surgical multi-tool architecture remains consistent with the source patent, while the added technological layers provide incremental improvements in functionality and data management. These technological integrations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing medical device capabilities through digital augmentation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Surgical multi-tool with configurable tips for forceps and scissors functions
PTD Variation
Adding AI module to provide real-time procedural guidance and predictive analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating intelligent guidance systems into surgical instruments is a known technique for improving surgical precision, representing a predictable technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Rotatable surgical tool tips with multiple configurations
PTD Variation
Implementing IoT monitoring to track tool usage, performance, and maintenance data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying digital tracking and monitoring to medical instruments is a standard approach for improving device management and performance optimization
Source Patent Element
Surgical tool with interchangeable functional modes
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data tracking and authorized access for usage documentation
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure, distributed record-keeping for medical devices represents a logical extension of existing data management practices in medical technology
Source Patent Element
Surgical multi-tool with mechanical adaptability
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for analyzing surgical procedure and providing real-time feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational intelligence to surgical tool performance represents a predictable technological progression in medical device engineering
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857246 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies into multi-configuration surgical tools to be an obvious combination. The incremental technological enhancements represent standard engineering approaches to improving medical device functionality through digital augmentation, and therefore would not meet the non-obviousness requirements for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,246
TitleSurgical multi-tool and method of use
Assignee(s)Divyze, Inc.