Specialized Ingress-Egress Apparatus for Surgical Implant Removal in Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857377_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Ingress-Egress Apparatus for Surgical Implant Removal in Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857377_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857377_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. 11,857,377.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An ingress-egress apparatus and related methods adapted for surgical implant removal in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, space exploration, and high-stress environments, ensuring optimal surgical site protection and real-time monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original ingress-egress apparatus patent has limitations in addressing the unique challenges of surgical implant removal in specialized environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing tailored solutions for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, space exploration, and high-stress environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises an ingress-egress apparatus with a secure data transmission module for real-time monitoring of surgical procedures, a sterile saline solution input mechanism with a redundant backup system, a portable power source and compact design for disaster relief situations, a weather-resistant housing and heating or cooling mechanism for extreme weather conditions, and a microgravity-compatible design with a self-contained irrigation system and radiation-resistant material construction for space exploration missions. Additionally, the inventive concept includes a vortex-forming irrigation system to minimize metal particle dispersion, a user interface with tactile feedback for improved control in low-visibility environments, and a virtual reality system for training medical personnel in high-stress environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novel features include the integration of secure data transmission, redundant backup systems, portable power sources, weather-resistant housings, microgravity-compatible designs, and radiation-resistant materials, which provide a significant improvement over the original patent in addressing the unique challenges of surgical implant removal in extreme environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials, such as nanomaterials or smart materials, to enhance the apparatus's durability and adaptability in various environments. Additionally, the inventive concept could be modified to accommodate different types of surgical implants or procedures, such as orthopedic or cardiovascular surgeries.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of surgical implant removal, disaster relief, and space exploration. The target market includes hospitals, medical research institutions, and space agencies, with potential applications in high-security, extreme weather, and high-stress environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B90/03
A A61 A61B17/92
A A61 A61B17/17
A A61 A61B2017/0042
A A61 A61B2017/564
A A61 A61B2090/036
A A61 A61B2090/08021
A A61 A61B2217/005
A A61 A61B2217/007

Field of Art

Surgical medical devices and methods, specifically apparatus for surgical site protection and implant removal, with expertise in medical device design, surgical instrumentation, and protective medical technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in surgical instrumentation design, familiar with medical device adaptation for specialized environments, proficient in materials engineering and surgical procedure optimization

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental surgical implant removal apparatus provides a clear technological foundation that can be systematically adapted to extreme environments by integrating known medical and engineering techniques. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original design by applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to address specific contextual challenges. The core functional elements of the original ingress-egress apparatus remain fundamentally unchanged, with modifications representing incremental technological adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Inverted frustum surface with sidewall defining open areas for surgical site access
PTD Variation
Adding weather-resistant housing and temperature regulation mechanisms to the base apparatus design
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical devices for environmental conditions is a known technique, with predictable engineering solutions involving material selection and thermal management
Source Patent Element
Inlet and outlet ports for fluid irrigation during surgical implant removal
PTD Variation
Implementing secure data transmission module and real-time monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating digital monitoring into medical devices is a standard design evolution, representing an obvious combination of existing technological capabilities
Source Patent Element
Basic surgical site protection apparatus with fluid management
PTD Variation
Developing microgravity and radiation-resistant design for space exploration applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending medical device functionality to extreme environments is a predictable engineering challenge with finite, identifiable solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Surgical implant removal apparatus with basic structural components
PTD Variation
Adding virtual reality training system and user interface with tactile feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing medical device training through simulation technologies represents a known technique for improving procedural understanding and skill development
Source Patent Element
Fluid irrigation system for surgical site management
PTD Variation
Implementing vortex-forming irrigation mechanism to minimize metal particle dispersion
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing fluid dynamics in medical devices is a standard engineering approach with predictable scientific principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857377 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious through routine engineering adaptation, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering similar technological extensions anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,377
TitleIngress-egress apparatus for protection of surgical field during removal of surgical implants, and related methods
Assignee(s)Board of Trustees of Michigan State University