Bezel with Light Blocking Features for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857252_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Bezel with Light Blocking Features for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857252_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857252_0009_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 bezel with light blocking features designed for modular energy systems, adapted for use in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and low-light environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original modular energy system, as described in the original patent, lacks specific features to address the unique challenges of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and low-light environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing a bezel with light blocking features tailored to these specialized environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The bezel with light blocking features comprises a light-blocking material integrated into the bezel to prevent light emission from the energy system. In high-security operating rooms, the bezel prevents unauthorized access to the energy system. In disaster relief environments, the bezel enables the energy system to prioritize energy delivery for critical surgical procedures. In extreme weather conditions, the bezel is designed to withstand exposure to water and dust. In low-light environments, the bezel minimizes light emission, and the energy system is optimized for low-light surgical procedures. The inventive concept also includes methods for configuring and adapting the modular energy system for these specialized environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims provide a novel and non-obvious solution by adapting the bezel with light blocking features to address the specific challenges of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and low-light environments. This inventive concept goes beyond the original patent by providing a tailored solution for these specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different light-blocking materials, designing the bezel with adjustable light-blocking features, or integrating the bezel with other components of the modular energy system. Variations could include adapting the bezel for use in other specialized environments, such as remote or mobile surgical units.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of surgical systems and energy delivery. The target markets include high-security hospitals, disaster relief organizations, and medical teams operating in extreme weather conditions or low-light 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

Original Patent Information

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