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Synergistic Integration of Ultrasonic Robotic Surgical Navigation with Emerging Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857273_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Integration of Ultrasonic Robotic Surgical Navigation with Emerging Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857273_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857273_0008_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. 11,857,273.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present disclosure integrates the patented ultrasonic robotic surgical navigation system with cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, AI, IoT, and novel materials to create a more powerful, secure, and precise surgical navigation system.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's ultrasonic robotic surgical navigation system has limitations in terms of data security, precision, and real-time guidance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating emerging technologies to enhance the system's capabilities.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new system comprises a robot having a robot base, a robot arm coupled to the robot base, and an end-effector coupled to the robot arm, the end-effector configured to guide movement of a surgical instrument. The system integrates blockchain-enabled secure data storage for storing and tracking surgical procedure data, AI-assisted surgical navigation for real-time guidance, IoT-enabled communication for transmitting instrument movement data to a remote monitoring system, and novel nanomaterial-based coatings for reducing friction and improving instrument movement precision. The system's components work synergistically to provide enhanced precision, security, and real-time guidance during surgical procedures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of the patented ultrasonic robotic surgical navigation system with emerging technologies, providing a non-obvious and innovative solution that enhances the system's capabilities and addresses the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the system with other emerging technologies such as augmented reality or 5G networks. Variations may include using different types of sensors or machine learning algorithms to analyze US imaging data.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of robotic-assisted surgery, surgical navigation, and healthcare data management. The system's enhanced precision, security, and real-time guidance capabilities make it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/10
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B90/06
A A61 A61B2034/107
A A61 A61B2034/2048
A A61 A61B2034/2057
A A61 A61B2034/2063
A A61 A61B2034/2065
A A61 A61B2090/062
A A61 A61B2090/3925

Field of Art

Robotic surgical systems with ultrasonic navigation and instrument tracking, requiring advanced knowledge of robotics, medical imaging, sensor integration, and surgical instrument design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in surgical robotics, ultrasonic imaging technologies, sensor design, and interdisciplinary medical technology integration, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in developing complex medical navigation systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT into existing surgical navigation systems represents a predictable evolution of the original ultrasonic robotic surgical tracking technology. The source patent establishes a foundational framework for precise surgical instrument tracking, which naturally invites technological enhancements using contemporary digital and sensing technologies. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of the original patent's core principles of improving surgical navigation through advanced sensing and tracking methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Ultrasound transducer coupled to surgical robot end-effector for tracking instrument position
PTD Variation
Adding blockchain-enabled secure data storage module to track and record surgical procedure data
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending data tracking capabilities using known blockchain technology represents a predictable improvement in medical record-keeping and instrument tracking systems
Source Patent Element
US imaging data generation for tracking end-effector pose
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms to analyze US images and determine end-effector positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying AI/machine learning techniques to medical imaging analysis is a well-established approach for enhancing precision and automated interpretation of complex imaging data
Source Patent Element
Surgical robot system with end-effector for guiding surgical instruments
PTD Variation
Integrating IoT-enabled communication modules for remote instrument movement tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending instrument tracking capabilities through networked sensor technologies represents a standard technological progression in medical device design
Source Patent Element
End-effector with ultrasound transducer array for surgical navigation
PTD Variation
Applying nanomaterial-based coatings to reduce friction and improve instrument movement precision
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing advanced materials to enhance mechanical performance of surgical instruments is a predictable optimization approach in medical device engineering
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857273's comprehensive disclosure of ultrasonic robotic surgical navigation systems, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technological variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the foundational patent, representing predictable combinations of known techniques and technologies within the field of surgical robotics and medical instrumentation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,273
TitleUltrasonic robotic surgical navigation
Assignee(s)Globus Medical, Inc.