Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Integrated Medical Imaging and Surgical Robotic System

Publication ID: 24-11857269_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Integrated Medical Imaging and Surgical Robotic System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857269_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857269_0001_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. 11,857,269.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An advanced robotic system integrating real-time imaging capabilities to improve the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of surgical procedures.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a method for performing robotically-assisted surgery using pre-operative diagnostic images. However, this approach had limitations, including the potential for inaccurate image registration and the need for manual adjustments during surgery. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating real-time imaging capabilities into the robotic system, enabling more precise and efficient surgical procedures.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced system comprises a robotic arm with an integrated imaging device, which captures real-time imaging data of the patient during surgery. This data is used to adjust the movement of the robotic arm in real-time, ensuring accurate and safe navigation to the target area. The system also includes a controller programmed to detect and avoid collisions between the robotic arm and the patient, and to generate a 3D model of the patient's anatomy based on the captured imaging data. This 3D model guides the movement of the robotic arm, enabling more precise and efficient surgical procedures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the concept of real-time imaging and collision detection, which are not present in the original patent. The integration of these features into the robotic system provides a significant improvement over the prior art, enabling more accurate, safer, and efficient surgical procedures.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different imaging modalities, such as ultrasound or MRI, or the integration of additional sensors to provide more comprehensive data. Variations could also include the use of machine learning algorithms to improve the accuracy of the 3D model and the movement of the robotic arm.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced integrated medical imaging and surgical robotic system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of minimally invasive surgery and robotic-assisted surgery. The system could be marketed to hospitals and surgical centers, offering improved accuracy, safety, and efficiency in surgical procedures.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B5/0036
A A61 A61B5/055
A A61 A61B6/12
A A61 A61B6/547
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B46/10
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B90/39
A A61 A61B5/064
A A61 A61B5/1114
A A61 A61B5/1127
A A61 A61B6/032
A A61 A61B6/037
A A61 A61B6/04
A A61 A61B6/4441
A A61 A61B6/4447
A A61 A61B6/5264
A A61 A61B8/0841
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2090/376
A A61 A61B2090/3762
A A61 A61B2090/3937
A A61 A61B2505/05

Field of Art

Robotic surgical systems with integrated medical imaging technologies, encompassing precision robotics, medical imaging, and surgical navigation systems. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, medical imaging, computer vision, and robotic control systems.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with advanced degrees, experienced in designing surgical robotic platforms, familiar with medical imaging modalities, and skilled in developing real-time control systems for minimally invasive surgical interventions.

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating real-time imaging and collision detection into a surgical robotic system represents a natural evolutionary progression of the source patent's core technological framework. The proposed variations leverage well-established techniques in medical robotics and imaging technologies to enhance surgical precision and safety. These modifications represent predictable improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize surgical robotic performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robotic arm with imaging device positioned for surgical procedures
PTD Variation
Real-time imaging data used for dynamic robotic arm movement adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating real-time imaging feedback is a known technique for improving robotic system accuracy, representing a predictable enhancement to existing surgical robotic technologies
Source Patent Element
Pre-determined positioning of surgical end effector
PTD Variation
Generating 3D patient anatomy model to guide robotic arm movement
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating computational models from imaging data is a standard approach in medical robotics for improving surgical navigation and precision
Source Patent Element
Surgical robotic system with imaging capabilities
PTD Variation
Collision detection and avoidance using real-time imaging data
Obviousness Reasoning
Safety enhancement through computational monitoring is a well-established design approach in robotic systems, representing an obvious solution to potential surgical risks
Source Patent Element
Multijoint robotic arm controlled using inverse kinematics
PTD Variation
Controller programmed to dynamically adjust arm movement based on imaging feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending inverse kinematics control with real-time sensor input is a predictable technological progression for improving robotic system responsiveness
Source Patent Element
Surgical robotic system with CT imaging component
PTD Variation
Alternative imaging modalities like ultrasound or MRI integrated into robotic system
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting imaging technologies is a routine design choice for skilled practitioners seeking to expand system capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857269, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in surgical robotic system design would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The proposed technical modifications represent predictable enhancements utilizing known techniques in medical robotics, medical imaging, and computational control systems, thereby rendering subsequent claims involving similar technological approaches unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,269
TitleIntegrated medical imaging and surgical robotic system
Assignee(s)Mobius Imaging, LLC