Adaptive Bezel for Modular Energy Systems with Real-time Optimization
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Number | US 11,857,252 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bezel with light blocking features for modular energy system |
| Assignee(s) | Cilag GmbH International |