Adaptable Ablation Catheter for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857250_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Ablation Catheter for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857250_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857250_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. 11,857,250.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A semi-circular ablation catheter system designed for specialized use cases, including high-altitude, disaster relief, high-security, extreme weather, and remote or underserved areas, offering adaptable solutions for unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original semi-circular ablation catheter patent, while effective in general medical settings, lacks adaptability for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing specialized variations and niche solutions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable ablation catheter system consists of a selectively configurable treatment array and a catheter body designed for transseptal access to a left atrium of a patient's heart. The system can be adapted for high-altitude use by adjusting the catheter body's size and dimension, ensuring effective ablation therapy in low-oxygen environments. For disaster relief scenarios, the system can be rapidly deployed and used in makeshift medical facilities. In high-security environments, the system's secure operation ensures confidentiality and data protection. The system can also be configured for extreme weather conditions, utilizing a temperature control system to maintain a stable temperature during ablation therapy. Additionally, the system can be adapted for use in remote or underserved areas, where limited infrastructure and resources are available.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original semi-circular ablation catheter, specifically designed for specialized use cases. The inventive step lies in the system's ability to be reconfigured and adapted for unique operational environments, addressing the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in catheter body materials, treatment array configurations, or temperature control systems to further expand the system's adaptability. Other variations may focus on integrating the system with additional medical devices or equipment to enhance its functionality in niche environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable ablation catheter system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and high-security environments. The system's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for medical professionals operating in unique operational environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/1492
A A61 A61B2017/003
A A61 A61B2018/00351
A A61 A61B2018/00357
A A61 A61B2018/00375
A A61 A61B2018/00577
A A61 A61B2018/00642
A A61 A61B2018/00702
A A61 A61B2018/00726
A A61 A61B2018/00821
A A61 A61B2018/1407
A A61 A61B2018/1467
A A61 A61B2018/1807

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically interventional cardiology and catheter-based ablation technologies, requiring advanced knowledge of medical device design, electrophysiological procedures, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or interventional cardiologist with expertise in catheter design, electrophysiology, and medical device adaptations, possessing advanced degrees and 5-10 years of practical experience in medical device development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's semi-circular ablation catheter design, applying standard engineering principles of device configurability and environmental adaptation to existing medical device technologies. The disclosed modifications represent logical extensions of the original catheter's configurable treatment array concept, utilizing known medical device design strategies to address specific operational constraints. These variations would be considered routine design modifications within the standard problem-solving approach of medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Selectively configurable treatment array with handle assembly actuator for transitioning catheter configurations
PTD Variation
Adapting catheter configuration for high-altitude, disaster relief, and extreme weather environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying device dimensions and operational parameters represents a predictable design variation using known medical device adaptation techniques
Source Patent Element
Catheter body with guide wire lumen and transseptal access capabilities
PTD Variation
Sizing and dimensioning catheter body for specialized environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adjusting device geometry for specific operational contexts is a standard engineering approach with predictable outcomes in medical device design
Source Patent Element
Temperature monitoring via thermocouple in original device
PTD Variation
Implementing advanced temperature control system for extreme environment operation
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing thermal management represents a known technique for extending medical device functionality across varied operational conditions
Source Patent Element
Handle assembly with steering mechanism and internal pull wires
PTD Variation
Integrating secure operation protocols for high-security medical environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying device control mechanisms to address specific operational security requirements is a routine engineering design choice
Source Patent Element
Configurable distal assembly with flexible carrier arm
PTD Variation
Adapting treatment array for use in remote or underserved areas with limited infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Simplifying device design for resource-constrained environments represents a predictable application of standard medical device engineering principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857250, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in this published technical disclosure to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering obvious any subsequently claimed inventions involving adaptable medical device configurations for specialized environmental conditions. The disclosed variations represent predictable modifications within the standard problem-solving approach of medical device engineering, and therefore constitute valid prior art under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,250
TitleSemi-circular ablation catheter
Assignee(s)Medtronic Ablation Frontiers LLC