Specialized Robotic Clot Manipulation and Removal Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857277_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Robotic Clot Manipulation and Removal Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857277_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857277_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. 11,857,277.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept discloses novel adaptations of robotically controlled clot manipulation and removal systems for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, enhancing their effectiveness and safety in high-security facilities, extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, areas with limited medical infrastructure, and extreme environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a robotically controlled system for removing clots from patients. However, the existing system may not be suitable for specific, high-stakes environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions, where confidentiality, security, and adaptability are crucial. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions that cater to these unique operational environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept comprises five distinct variations of the robotically controlled clot manipulation and removal system, each tailored to a specific niche environment. The first variation is designed for high-security facilities, featuring a secure data transmission module and a tamper-evident instrument system to ensure confidential patient information and prevent unauthorized access. The second variation is adapted for extreme weather conditions, incorporating a weather-resistant robotic arm and a climate-controlled instrument storage compartment. The third variation is designed for disaster relief, comprising a portable power source and a communication module for remote consultation with medical experts. The fourth variation is intended for areas with limited medical infrastructure, featuring a compact, self-contained instrument system and a user-friendly interface for minimally trained operators. The fifth variation is designed for extreme environments, such as space or underwater, comprising a pressure-resistant instrument system and a specialized robotic arm capable of operating in low-gravity or high-pressure conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces novel adaptations of the original robotically controlled clot manipulation and removal system, incorporating specialized components and features that address the unique challenges of high-security facilities, extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, areas with limited medical infrastructure, and extreme environments. These adaptations provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original system, enhancing its effectiveness and safety in these niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the present inventive concept may include variations of the secure data transmission module, weather-resistant robotic arm, portable power source, compact instrument system, or pressure-resistant instrument system. Additionally, the inventive concept could be implemented using different materials, designs, or configurations to achieve the same objectives.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, emergency response, and aerospace. The specialized variations and niche solutions offered by the inventive concept can provide a competitive edge in these markets, addressing specific needs and challenges that existing systems may not be equipped to handle.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B17/12136
A A61 A61B17/3207
A A61 A61B2017/22038
A A61 A61B2034/301
A A61 A61B2034/303
A A61 A61B2090/08021

Field of Art

Medical device robotics, specifically minimally invasive surgical systems for vascular intervention, requiring advanced engineering knowledge in robotic design, medical instrumentation, and interventional medical procedures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in robotic surgical systems, advanced catheter technologies, and knowledge of adapting medical devices for specialized clinical environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental robotic clot manipulation system provides a modular technological framework that can be readily adapted to different operational contexts by incorporating domain-specific engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the core robotic system design, utilizing standard engineering techniques to address environmental constraints. These adaptations would be considered routine problem-solving within medical device robotics, involving known techniques of environmental hardening, communication enhancement, and interface modification.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Coaxial elongate members with articulation cables for precise robotic movement
PTD Variation
Pressure-resistant instrument system for extreme environments like space or underwater operations
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying material composition and structural reinforcement to withstand extreme pressures is a predictable engineering solution using known materials science techniques
Source Patent Element
Instrument system with multiple elongate members capable of clot modification
PTD Variation
Compact, self-contained instrument system for areas with limited medical infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturization and modular design are standard engineering approaches for creating portable medical technologies, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Robotic system with data transmission capabilities
PTD Variation
Secure data transmission module with tamper-evident features for high-security facilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional cybersecurity and data protection protocols represents a standard engineering response to institutional security requirements
Source Patent Element
Articulated robotic arm for precise medical interventions
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant robotic arm with climate-controlled storage for extreme conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through material selection and protective enclosures is a routine engineering approach for extending device operational capabilities
Source Patent Element
Multi-component instrument system with guidewire integration
PTD Variation
Communication module for remote medical consultation in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding telecommunication capabilities to a medical robotic system represents a predictable technological enhancement using known communication integration techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857277 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed medical robotic system adaptations obvious and lacking inventive step. The systematic modifications represent routine engineering problem-solving within medical device robotics, utilizing predictable design strategies to address specific operational environments. Consequently, any patent claims substantially similar to the disclosed variations would be rendered obvious by the combination of the source patent and the present technical disclosure.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,277
TitleRobotically controlled clot manipulation and removal
Assignee(s)Auris Health, Inc.