Surgical Multi-Tool for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857246_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Surgical Multi-Tool for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857246_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857246_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. 11,857,246.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular surgical multi-tool adaptable to extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, and remote areas, offering enhanced functionality and versatility in challenging operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a surgical multi-tool with interchangeable tips, but it lacked adaptability to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by incorporating specialized features to cater to high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and remote areas.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The surgical multi-tool for specialized environments comprises interchangeable tips designed to operate in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, a water-resistant coating for extreme weather conditions, a biometric authentication mechanism for high-security needs, a self-sustaining power source for remote areas, and a built-in light source and communication device for search and rescue operations. The tool's modular design enables easy adaptation to varying environmental conditions, ensuring optimal performance in diverse settings.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as biometric authentication, water-resistant coating, self-sustaining power source, and built-in light source and communication device, which are not present in the original patent. These additions provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of adapting surgical multi-tools to specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include a modular design with detachable handles, interchangeable power sources, or integrated sensors for real-time monitoring of environmental conditions. Variations could also include customized tools for specific medical specialties, such as ophthalmology or neurosurgery.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The surgical multi-tool for specialized environments has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in markets focused on disaster relief, search and rescue operations, and high-security medical facilities. The tool's adaptability to extreme weather conditions and remote areas also opens up opportunities in emerging markets and developing countries.

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

Original Patent Information

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