Adaptive Bezel for Modular Energy Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857252_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Bezel for Modular Energy Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857252_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857252_0010_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 modular energy system featuring a bezel with adaptive light blocking capabilities, enabling optimized energy transmission and real-time adjustments for varying light intensities and wavelengths.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the cluttered operating room environment by proposing a modular energy system with a port module featuring light blocking features. However, the fixed light blocking features may not be suitable for varying light intensities and wavelengths, potentially leading to inefficient energy transmission. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing an adaptive bezel that can dynamically adjust to changing light conditions, ensuring optimized energy transmission.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive bezel comprises a reconfigurable light blocking feature that can be adjusted in real-time to accommodate varying light intensities and wavelengths. This is achieved through integrated sensing capabilities that monitor energy transmission and automatically adjust the bezel configuration accordingly. The bezel can also be configured to accommodate different energy transmission requirements over time, making it a highly adaptable and efficient solution. The system can further utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze energy transmission data and predict optimal bezel configurations for future energy transmission, enabling predictive maintenance and minimizing downtime.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces an adaptive bezel with reconfigurable light blocking features, which is a significant departure from the fixed light blocking features of the original patent. The ability to dynamically adjust the bezel configuration in real-time, along with the integration of sensing capabilities and machine learning algorithms, represents a substantial improvement over the prior art and constitutes a novel and non-obvious invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials or geometries for the adaptive bezel, or the integration of additional sensors or monitoring systems to further optimize energy transmission. The concept could also be adapted for use in other applications beyond modular energy systems, such as in optical communication systems or biomedical devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive bezel for modular energy systems has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, where it can enable more efficient and effective surgical procedures. The technology could also be applied in other industries, such as renewable energy, aerospace, or consumer electronics, where optimized energy transmission is critical. The market potential for this technology is substantial, with potential applications in operating rooms, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities around the world.

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 and medical device engineering, focusing on modular energy systems, optical interfaces, and surgical instrumentation with emphasis on light transmission and energy management technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with a bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, with 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with optical systems, energy transmission interfaces, and surgical equipment modularity

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the adaptive bezel represents a predictable extension of the source patent's light pipe and modular energy system design. The core technical problem of optimizing light transmission and energy system configuration is directly addressed by introducing dynamic sensing and reconfiguration capabilities. The machine learning and real-time adjustment features represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques for system optimization.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Light pipe configured to receive light from a control circuit board in the energy module
PTD Variation
Adaptive bezel with integrated sensing capabilities for real-time light intensity monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to monitor light transmission is a known technique for improving optical system performance, representing a predictable design enhancement within the existing technological framework
Source Patent Element
Mounting feature extending from the light pipe for coupling to an enclosure
PTD Variation
Reconfigurable bezel geometry that can dynamically adjust its light blocking characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying mechanical interfaces to improve functional performance is a standard design approach, and a PHOSITA would find multiple geometric configurations obvious given the existing modular system architecture
Source Patent Element
Port module with engagement arms and notch configurations
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for predicting optimal bezel configurations based on energy transmission data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational intelligence to optimize mechanical system performance is a well-established engineering practice, representing an incremental improvement using known techniques
Source Patent Element
Modular energy system with interchangeable components
PTD Variation
Adaptive bezel capable of accommodating varying light intensities and wavelengths
Obviousness Reasoning
Designing flexible interfaces that can handle multiple operational parameters is a standard approach in medical device engineering, particularly for modular systems
Source Patent Element
Light transmission management through precise geometric configurations
PTD Variation
Real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment of light blocking features
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing closed-loop feedback systems for optical performance optimization is a predictable solution using standard control engineering principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857252, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the claimed adaptive bezel with dynamic light blocking and machine learning capabilities to be an obvious variation of the prior art, as the technical modifications represent predictable engineering solutions to known challenges in modular energy system design, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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