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

Field of Art

Surgical energy systems, medical device design, optical and mechanical interfaces for modular medical equipment, with expertise in light management, mechanical coupling, and environmental adaptation of medical devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in medical device design, familiar with surgical system modularity, optical interfaces, and environmental engineering constraints for medical equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's light pipe and bezel design to specialized environmental contexts represents a predictable variation using known design adaptation techniques. The core mechanical and optical principles from US 11857252 provide a direct technical foundation for implementing light blocking and environmental modifications. The variations represent logical extensions of existing modular energy system design principles by applying known engineering strategies to context-specific requirements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Light pipe configured to receive light from control circuit board with mounting features
PTD Variation
Integrating light-blocking materials into bezel to prevent light emission in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design modification using known optical blocking techniques, representing a standard engineering approach to light management
Source Patent Element
Modular port module with removable coupling features
PTD Variation
Adapting bezel for disaster relief and mobile surgical environments with prioritized energy delivery
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine application of existing modular design principles to alternative operational contexts, utilizing known system reconfiguration methods
Source Patent Element
Mounting arm with aperture for energy module interface
PTD Variation
Designing bezel to withstand water and dust exposure in extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard engineering practice of environmental hardening using known material selection and structural modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Light pipe with engagement features and receptacle
PTD Variation
Implementing wireless communication module for remote monitoring of energy system
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological enhancement using known interface and communication integration methods
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11857252, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in modular energy system design represent obvious extensions of prior art, employing standard engineering techniques to adapt existing technical principles to specialized environmental contexts. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed modifications predictable and within the scope of routine design optimization.

Original Patent Information

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