Advanced Robotic-Assisted Surgical Drape System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation surgical drape system integrating robotic arms, sensors, and advanced materials to enhance surgical efficiency, minimize waste, and improve patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original surgical drape patent (US 1234567) addressed the need for a sterile environment during urological procedures. However, it has limitations in terms of manual operation, limited waste management, and lack of adaptability to various surgical procedures. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a robotic-assisted surgical drape system that autonomously navigates and performs complex surgical tasks while maintaining a sterile environment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced robotic-assisted surgical drape system comprises a surgical drape with an integrated container, a robotic arm, and sensors. The robotic arm is configured to autonomously navigate and perform complex surgical tasks, such as tumor resection and tissue dissection, while maintaining a sterile environment. The integrated container is designed to collect and monitor waste in real-time, allowing for adjustments to the surgical plan to minimize waste and optimize surgical outcomes. The system also includes a self-cleaning surface with a nanotechnology-based coating that repels fluids and contaminants, and a UV-C light source integrated into the drape to sanitize the surface between surgical procedures.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in surgical drape technology by integrating robotic arms, sensors, and advanced materials to enhance surgical efficiency, minimize waste, and improve patient outcomes. The inventive step lies in the combination of these components to create a fully autonomous and adaptive surgical system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include modular designs with interchangeable surgical drapes, robotic arms, and sensors to adapt to various surgical procedures and patient needs. Variations may also include the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or virtual reality to further enhance the system's capabilities.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced robotic-assisted surgical drape system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of urology, oncology, and general surgery. The system's ability to enhance surgical efficiency, minimize waste, and improve patient outcomes makes it an attractive solution for hospitals and surgical centers.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical device design and medical technology, specifically focusing on surgical drapes, waste management systems, and minimally invasive procedural equipment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and advanced materials with 5-10 years of professional experience in medical device innovation
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the advanced robotic-assisted surgical drape system represents a predictable technological evolution of the source patent's core concepts of surgical drape design and waste management. The integration of robotic arms, sensors, and advanced materials are logical extensions of existing surgical technology that would be apparent to someone skilled in medical device design. The modular approach and waste tracking mechanisms are natural progressions of known surgical system optimization strategies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,287 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical drape with container |
| Assignee(s) | PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation |