Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Implant Article Positioning System

Publication ID: 24-11857272_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Implant Article Positioning System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857272_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857272_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. 11,857,272.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An innovative system for accurately determining the position of a target implanted article location relative to a reference implanted article location, ensuring precise placement and minimizing human error.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Implanted article physical referencing apparatus', has limitations in accommodating varying patient anatomies and minimizing human error in achieving accuracy of an intended dimensional distance between placed implant articles. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable guide shafts, sensors, mechanical stops, and a computer-aided design module to enhance precision and efficiency.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Advanced Implant Article Positioning System comprises a guide body with adjustable guide shafts, which can accommodate varying patient anatomies. The guide shafts are configured to minimize human error in achieving accuracy of an intended dimensional distance between placed implant articles. The system also includes sensors for detecting the presence of guide shafts, providing real-time feedback on guide shaft placement. Additionally, mechanical stops are integrated to limit the movement of guide shafts, ensuring accurate placement of the implanted article. A computer-aided design module generates a personalized surgical plan based on patient-specific anatomy and implanted article placement data, further enhancing the system's precision.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as adjustable guide shafts, sensors, mechanical stops, and a computer-aided design module, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in precision and efficiency, making the Advanced Implant Article Positioning System a non-obvious and innovative solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Advanced Implant Article Positioning System could include using different types of sensors, such as optical or electromagnetic sensors, or integrating the system with robotic-assisted surgical systems. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific types of implant articles or surgical procedures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Advanced Implant Article Positioning System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in orthopedic and neurosurgical applications. The system's ability to enhance precision and efficiency in implant article placement could lead to increased adoption and revenue growth in these markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B17/1717
A A61 A61B17/3468
A A61 A61B17/7082
A A61 A61B17/1742
A A61 A61B17/1757
A A61 A61B2017/3405
A A61 A61B2017/347
A A61 A61B2034/2068

Field of Art

Surgical Implant Positioning and Referencing Technologies, specifically orthopedic surgical instrumentation with precision guidance systems for implant placement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering, and surgical navigation technologies, holding advanced degrees and 5-10 years of experience in developing precision surgical instrumentation

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and incremental improvements to the source patent's core guidance apparatus design. The additional features like sensors, mechanical stops, and computer-aided design modules are logical extensions of existing surgical navigation technologies that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance implant placement precision.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Guide body with multiple guide shaft receptacles aligned along a reference axis
PTD Variation
Adding sensors to detect guide shaft presence and positioning within receptacles
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors is a known technique in surgical navigation for providing real-time positional feedback, representing a predictable application of electronic monitoring to an existing mechanical guidance system
Source Patent Element
Guide shaft locking mechanism for constraining relative movement
PTD Variation
Incorporating adjustable mechanical stops to limit guide shaft movement based on patient anatomy
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting mechanical constraints to patient-specific requirements is an obvious design optimization that a PHOSITA would recognize as a standard approach to improving surgical precision
Source Patent Element
Physical referencing apparatus for implant positioning
PTD Variation
Adding a computer-aided design module to generate personalized surgical plans
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing computational design tools for surgical planning is a well-established technique in medical device development, representing a straightforward technological progression for improving procedural accuracy
Source Patent Element
Basic guide body with parallel guide shaft receptacles
PTD Variation
Implementing adjustable guide shafts to accommodate varying patient anatomies
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating adaptable surgical instrumentation is a predictable solution for addressing anatomical variations, utilizing known mechanical design principles
Source Patent Element
Surgical implant positioning apparatus
PTD Variation
Integrating robotic-assisted surgical system compatibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding surgical device interfaces to robotic platforms represents a natural technological evolution in minimally invasive surgical technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857272, the claimed variations in the Advanced Implant Article Positioning System would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The incremental technological improvements represent predictable combinations of known surgical navigation techniques, demonstrating that the disclosed innovations fail to meet the non-obviousness requirements under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,272
TitleImplanted article physical referencing apparatus
Assignee(s)SI-RESTORE LLC