Enhanced Real-Time Monitoring Systems for Bone Correction

Publication ID: 24-11857346_0001_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Real-Time Monitoring Systems for Bone Correction,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857346_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857346_0001_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. 11,857,346.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Improved systems and methods for real-time monitoring of bone or spinal correction, enhancing accuracy, safety, and efficiency in surgical treatments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Systems and methods for real-time monitoring of bone correction', has limitations in providing surgeons with timely and accurate feedback during spinal correction procedures. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced sensor technologies, wireless data transmission, and personalized treatment planning.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced real-time monitoring system comprises growth modulating implants with integrated load sensors, thermal sensors, or wireless sensor devices. These sensors provide real-time feedback to surgeons during spinal correction, enabling them to make data-driven decisions. The system also includes a remote server and communication module for transmitting sensor data, generating three-dimensional models of bone correction, and creating personalized treatment plans.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the integration of advanced sensor technologies, wireless data transmission, and personalized treatment planning, which are not present in the original patent. These enhancements provide a significant improvement in the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of spinal correction procedures.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, or other advanced analytical techniques to improve the accuracy of bone correction predictions. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other orthopedic procedures, such as joint replacements or osteotomies.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced real-time monitoring system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic industry, particularly in the areas of spinal correction and surgical treatments. The system's ability to provide accurate, real-time feedback and personalized treatment planning could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced complications, and increased efficiency in surgical procedures.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B5/686
A	A61	A61B5/091
A	A61	A61B5/4504
A	A61	A61B5/6898
A	A61	A61B5/7267
A	A61	A61B5/746
A	A61	A61B5/7435
A	A61	A61B17/7002
G	G16	G16H50/20
A	A61	A61B2017/00022
A	A61	A61B2017/00221
A	A61	A61B2503/06
A	A61	A61B2562/0261

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Medical device technology for orthopedic and spinal correction systems, focusing on implantable sensor technologies for real-time monitoring of bone growth and correction procedures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in orthopedic implant design, sensor integration, wireless communication technologies, and surgical monitoring systems, typically holding an advanced degree in biomedical engineering or related field

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that enhancing the source patent's bone correction monitoring system with advanced sensor technologies and wireless communication represents a predictable evolution of existing medical monitoring approaches. The PTD's variations leverage known sensor integration techniques and communication protocols to improve real-time surgical monitoring capabilities. These modifications would be considered routine design optimization within the technical capabilities of a skilled practitioner in medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Growth modulating implants with embedded sensor devices for monitoring bone correction

PTD Variation

Integration of specific sensor types like load sensors and thermal sensors to provide more granular real-time feedback

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding specialized sensors to monitor load distribution and temperature represents a predictable design improvement using known sensor technologies applicable to medical implant monitoring

Source Patent Element

Remote server for processing sensor data from implanted devices

PTD Variation

Generating three-dimensional models and personalized treatment plans using received sensor data

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying computational modeling and personalization techniques to sensor data is a standard approach in medical device engineering, representing an obvious extension of existing data processing capabilities

Source Patent Element

External monitoring device for receiving sensor data

PTD Variation

Implementing wireless communication modules for enhanced data transmission between implanted sensors and remote server

Obviousness Reasoning

Utilizing wireless communication technologies to improve data transmission is a well-known technique in medical device design, representing a predictable technical solution

Source Patent Element

Processor for analyzing operational status of implanted sensor devices

PTD Variation

Incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for advanced data analysis and prediction

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying AI/ML techniques to medical sensor data analysis is a recognized approach for improving diagnostic and monitoring capabilities, representing an obvious technological progression

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious extensions of US Patent 11857346, as they represent predictable technical improvements using known sensor integration, wireless communication, and computational modeling techniques within the ordinary skill of a person practicing in medical device engineering. The disclosed variations do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, and thus constitute prior art that would render similar claimed inventions obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,346
Title	Systems and methods for real-time monitoring of bone correction
Assignee(s)	WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.