Adaptive Bezel with Dynamic Light Blocking for Modular Energy Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857252_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Bezel with Dynamic Light Blocking for Modular Energy Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857252_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857252_0006_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 improved bezel design for modular energy systems that dynamically adjusts its light blocking properties in response to changing ambient light conditions, ensuring consistent performance and reduced glare.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a bezel with light blocking features for modular energy systems, but it had limitations in adapting to varying light intensities. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing a dynamic light absorption material that adapts to changing ambient light conditions, ensuring consistent light blocking performance and reduced glare.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new bezel design comprises a dynamic light absorption material that can adjust its light blocking properties in real-time. This material can be integrated with a sensor to detect changes in ambient light conditions, allowing the bezel to dynamically adjust its light blocking properties. Alternatively, the bezel can be integrated with a control circuit board to adjust its light blocking properties based on system performance metrics. The new design enables the bezel to adapt to different lighting environments, ensuring consistent performance and reduced glare.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a dynamic light absorption material that adapts to changing ambient light conditions, which is not present in the original patent. This innovation provides a significant improvement over the original design, as it enables the bezel to adjust its light blocking properties in real-time, ensuring consistent performance and reduced glare.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of dynamic light absorption materials, such as electrochromic or photochromic materials. Additionally, the bezel could be designed to adjust its light blocking properties based on different system performance metrics, such as power consumption or temperature.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive bezel with dynamic light blocking has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the area of modular energy systems for surgical procedures. The improved performance and reduced glare of the new design could lead to increased adoption and market share in this industry.

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