Advanced Implant Article Placement System

Publication ID: 24-11857272_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Implant Article Placement System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857272_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857272_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. 11,857,272.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation implant article placement system that leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D printing to provide real-time feedback, personalized implant guides, and customizable platforms for optimal implant placement and minimized surgical site complications.

Background and Problem Solved

The original implanted article physical referencing apparatus, while effective, has limitations in terms of adaptability to individual patient anatomies and surgical requirements. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a network of implantable sensors, machine learning algorithms, and modular platforms to provide real-time feedback and optimize implant placement.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced implant article placement system comprises a network of implantable sensors that monitor and adapt to changes in patient anatomy, providing real-time feedback for optimizing implant article placement and minimizing surgical site complications. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict optimal implant placement based on individual patient characteristics and surgical requirements, generating personalized 3D-printed implant article guides. The modular implant article placement platform features interchangeable guide shaft modules and adjustable locking mechanisms, enabling surgeons to customize the platform for various surgical procedures and patient anatomies. Additionally, the system incorporates a computer-assisted implant article placement system, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze pre-operative imaging data and provide real-time guidance for surgeons during implant placement procedures. The bio-absorbable implant article referencing apparatus, comprising a biodegradable guide body and guide shafts, reduces the risk of implant-related complications and promotes tissue regeneration.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in implant article placement by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D printing, providing real-time feedback and personalized implant guides. The modular and customizable platform, as well as the bio-absorbable implant article referencing apparatus, represent a significant departure from the original patent, offering a more ambitious and forward-thinking approach to implant article placement.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the advanced implant article placement system could include the use of robotic assistance, augmented reality visualization, or real-time biomechanical analysis to further optimize implant placement. Variations of the modular platform could be designed for specific surgical procedures, such as orthopedic, neurosurgical, or cardiovascular applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced implant article placement system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, with potential applications in orthopedic, neurosurgical, cardiovascular, and other surgical specialties. The system's ability to reduce surgical site complications, improve patient outcomes, and increase surgeon confidence could lead to widespread adoption and market growth.

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 focusing on orthopedic and medical device placement systems with precision guidance mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical instrumentation, 3D modeling, biomechanical engineering, and advanced manufacturing techniques, possessing knowledge of surgical procedural requirements and medical device design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's advanced implant placement system represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's fundamental implant referencing apparatus design. The core technical problem of precise implant positioning remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements through known technological integration strategies. The modular design, sensor networks, and AI-assisted guidance represent logical evolutionary steps in medical device technology that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Guide body with multiple guide shaft receptacles and parallel longitudinal axes
PTD Variation
Modular implant article placement platform with interchangeable guide shaft modules and adjustable locking mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that creating modular, adaptable guide systems is a predictable design optimization for surgical instrumentation, allowing customization across different surgical procedures
Source Patent Element
Implant article referencing apparatus for surgical positioning
PTD Variation
Network of implantable sensors providing real-time anatomical monitoring and feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies for enhanced surgical guidance represents a known technique in medical device engineering, with predictable benefits of improved precision and patient monitoring
Source Patent Element
Surgical positioning apparatus with reference axes
PTD Variation
AI-powered computer-assisted implant placement system analyzing pre-operative imaging data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning and computational analysis to surgical positioning is a logical extension of existing precision referencing technologies, representing an obvious improvement using known computational techniques
Source Patent Element
Implant referencing guide body design
PTD Variation
Bio-absorbable implant referencing apparatus with biodegradable guide body and guide shafts
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing biodegradable surgical instrumentation is a well-established design approach in medical device engineering, representing a predictable material science innovation
Source Patent Element
Surgical implant positioning apparatus
PTD Variation
3D-printed personalized implant guides generated through machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Leveraging additive manufacturing and computational design for patient-specific medical devices is a known technique with predictable benefits in surgical precision and customization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857272 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The incremental advancements in implant positioning technologies, including modular design, sensor integration, computational guidance, and personalized manufacturing, represent predictable extensions of existing surgical referencing apparatus design principles, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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