Adaptive Bezel for Modular Energy Systems with Real-time Optimization

Publication ID: 24-11857252_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Bezel for Modular Energy Systems with Real-time Optimization,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857252_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857252_0005_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

An adaptive bezel for modular energy systems that dynamically adjusts light blocking features based on real-time surgical procedural data to optimize energy delivery, enhancing surgical efficiency and effectiveness.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for streamlined capital solutions in operating rooms by proposing a modular energy system with a bezel featuring light blocking capabilities. However, the original design lacked real-time adaptability, leading to suboptimal energy delivery. The new inventive concept solves this problem by integrating adaptive light blocking features that respond to real-time surgical procedural data, ensuring optimal energy delivery and improved surgical outcomes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive bezel comprises a light pipe with a dynamically adjustable aperture, controlled by a sophisticated control circuit board that receives real-time surgical procedural data. This data is used to optimize energy delivery by adjusting the light blocking features in real-time, ensuring that the energy output is tailored to the specific surgical procedure. The bezel may also integrate radio frequency identification (RFID) tokens for intelligent instrument tracking and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to predict and adapt to changing surgical procedural requirements.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in modular energy systems by incorporating real-time adaptability, machine learning, and AI capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the integration of these advanced features to create a highly optimized and efficient energy delivery system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include bezels with varying light pipe geometries, adjustable apertures, or different control circuit board architectures. Variations may also involve integrating additional sensors or data sources to further enhance the adaptive capabilities of the bezel.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive bezel has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of electrosurgery and ultrasonic surgery. The target market includes operating rooms in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, where the innovative technology can improve surgical efficiency, reduce complications, and enhance patient outcomes.

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

Original Patent Information

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