Specialized Implant Article Physical Referencing Apparatus for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857272_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Implant Article Physical Referencing Apparatus for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857272_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857272_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. 11,857,272.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An innovative apparatus for determining the position of implant articles in specific, high-stakes environments, such as high-security medical facilities, disaster relief situations, and extreme weather conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an apparatus for determining the position of implant articles in general surgical procedures. However, this apparatus has limitations in terms of security, adaptability, and robustness in unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of the apparatus tailored to specific niche markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims introduce a range of specialized features and components to adapt the apparatus for high-security medical facilities, disaster relief situations, and extreme weather conditions. For instance, the high-security variant includes a tamper-evident locking mechanism, secure data storage module, and biometric authentication system. The disaster relief variant features a portable, waterproof housing, and rapid deployment capabilities. The extreme weather variant incorporates thermal insulation, weather-resistant coatings, and built-in temperature sensors.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of features and components that provide a significant improvement over the original patent. Specifically, the integration of tamper-evident locking mechanisms, secure data storage modules, and biometric authentication systems in the high-security variant, and the use of portable, waterproof housings and rapid deployment capabilities in the disaster relief variant, constitute a significant inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other possible embodiments of the inventive concept could include adaptations for use in remote, off-grid medical environments, such as incorporating solar-powered energy harvesting systems, manual adjustment mechanisms, and satellite communication modules. Additionally, the apparatus could be modified for use in specialized medical procedures, such as orthopedic or neurosurgical operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized implant article physical referencing apparatus has significant commercial potential in various niche markets, including high-security medical facilities, disaster relief organizations, and extreme weather response teams. The apparatus could also find applications in specialized medical procedures, such as orthopedic or neurosurgical operations, and in remote, off-grid medical environments.

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

Medical device engineering, specifically surgical implant positioning and referencing systems, with expertise in orthopedic and interventional medical technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in surgical device design, familiar with medical imaging, precision positioning systems, and implantable medical technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental implant referencing apparatus provides a modular framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments through predictable modifications. The core structural elements of guide bodies, guide shafts, and positioning mechanisms are inherently flexible for customization across different medical contexts. The variations disclosed in the PTD represent logical extensions of existing technological capabilities using standard engineering design approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Guide body with multiple guide shaft receptacles and parallel longitudinal axes
PTD Variation
Adding tamper-evident locking mechanism and biometric authentication system
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating security features is a predictable design choice for medical devices, using known authentication technologies that can be mechanically incorporated into existing guide body structures
Source Patent Element
Implant positioning apparatus with guide shafts
PTD Variation
Implementing waterproof housing and rapid deployment capabilities for disaster relief
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical devices for extreme environments is a standard engineering problem with finite, predictable solution strategies involving material selection and structural modifications
Source Patent Element
Surgical referencing apparatus with precise positioning mechanisms
PTD Variation
Adding temperature sensors, thermal insulation, and weather-resistant coatings
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through sensor integration and protective coatings represents a routine engineering optimization process using well-established materials science techniques
Source Patent Element
Implant positioning guide with multiple shaft receptacles
PTD Variation
Incorporating solar power systems and satellite communication modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating alternative power and communication technologies is an obvious solution for expanding device functionality in remote medical environments, using standard modular design principles
Source Patent Element
Surgical referencing apparatus with precise positioning capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding GPS tracking, motion sensors, and cryptographic authentication
Obviousness Reasoning
Location tracking and enhanced security represent predictable technological improvements using commercially available sensor and authentication technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857272's fundamental implant referencing apparatus design, the disclosed variations represent obvious technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a person having ordinary skill in medical device engineering. The modifications constitute routine design adaptations using known techniques, materials, and technological components, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

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