Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Bezel Solutions for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857252_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Bezel Solutions for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857252_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857252_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. 11,857,252.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular energy system with a light-blocking bezel designed for niche applications, providing adaptable power solutions for extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, and high-temperature environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original modular energy system with a light-blocking bezel addressed cluttered operating rooms, but failed to account for unique operational environments. This inventive concept adapts the original design to cater to specific, high-demand markets, ensuring reliable energy delivery in challenging conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive bezel solutions comprise a modular energy system with a light-blocking bezel, integrated with specialized components for each niche application. For extreme weather conditions, a weather-resistant enclosure and power storage unit provide backup power during outages. In high-security settings, encryption ensures authorized access to the modular energy system. In disaster relief, a portable energy storage unit and communication module facilitate efficient energy delivery. For high-temperature environments, a heat-resistant enclosure and cooling system prevent overheating. The light-blocking bezel is designed to reduce glare in low-light environments and ensure secure energy delivery.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original modular energy system, specifically designed for extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, and high-temperature environments. The inventive step lies in the integration of specialized components and features that enable the modular energy system to operate effectively in these unique operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include customizable bezel designs for specific industries, such as aerospace or marine environments. Variations could also involve different materials or manufacturing processes to enhance durability and sustainability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive bezel solutions have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, energy, and aerospace. Target markets include hospitals, emergency response organizations, and companies operating in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B18/18
F F21 F21V23/06
F F21 F21V31/005
F F21 F21V31/03
A A61 A61B34/25
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B2018/00178
A A61 A61B2018/1807
A A61 A61B2090/372
F F21 F21W2131/205
F F21 F21Y2115/10

Field of Art

Modular medical and power systems with integrated optical and mechanical interfaces, specifically focusing on energy delivery systems, surgical instrumentation, and light management technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in electrosurgical systems, power management, optical interfaces, and modular device design, typically holding a BS/MS in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's modular energy system design, applying known engineering techniques to extend the core light-blocking bezel technology into specialized environmental contexts. The fundamental structural and functional elements of the light pipe, mounting features, and modular coupling remain consistent, with modifications representing standard design iterations for specific use cases. These variations demonstrate routine problem-solving within the technical domain of modular energy systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Light pipe configured to receive light from a control circuit board in an energy module
PTD Variation
Light-blocking bezel adapted for reducing glare in low-light environments like disaster relief or surgical settings
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying light transmission characteristics represents a predictable design optimization using known optical engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Mounting feature extending from the light pipe for coupling to an enclosure
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant and heat-resistant enclosure modifications for extreme environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting mechanical interfaces and material selections for environmental resilience represents a standard engineering design approach with finite, predictable solution sets
Source Patent Element
Port module removably coupleable to an energy module
PTD Variation
Adding encryption and multi-factor authentication for high-security energy delivery
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing access control mechanisms is a known technique for extending system security in modular electronic interfaces
Source Patent Element
Light pipe with engagement arms and receptacle configurations
PTD Variation
Customizable bezel designs for specialized industry applications like aerospace or marine environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying geometric interfaces and material selections represents a routine engineering design variation with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857252's disclosure of a modular energy system with light-blocking bezel features, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed variations obvious through routine engineering adaptations. The disclosed technical modifications represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technological framework, applying known design techniques to create context-specific implementations without requiring inventive insight beyond ordinary professional capabilities.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,252
TitleBezel with light blocking features for modular energy system
Assignee(s)Cilag GmbH International