Specialized Head-Mounted Display Systems for Niche Surgical Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857378_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Head-Mounted Display Systems for Niche Surgical Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857378_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857378_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. 11,857,378.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts head-mounted display systems for specific, high-stress surgical environments, such as high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude, and underwater operations, ensuring precise tracking and visual guidance in these unique settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems for adjusting and tracking head-mounted displays during surgery, including with surgical helmets. However, these systems lacked adaptability for specialized, high-stress environments, which necessitate enhanced security, portability, and durability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the head-mounted display system tailored to these niche markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses four primary embodiments, each designed for a specific surgical environment. The high-security system features enhanced encryption and secure data transmission, ensuring confidentiality in sensitive operations. The disaster relief system is portable, solar-powered, and GPS-enabled, facilitating precise tracking in remote areas. The extreme weather condition system boasts a waterproof and dust-resistant design, while the high-altitude system incorporates a pressurized and oxygen-enriched environment. The underwater system features a waterproof and pressure-resistant design. In each embodiment, the mechanical adjusting mechanism ensures precise alignment of the head-mounted display in these challenging environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the head-mounted display system for specialized surgical environments, providing a non-obvious combination of features that address the unique challenges of these niche markets.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include variations of the head-mounted display system for other specialized environments, such as search and rescue operations, space exploration, or contaminated zones. These variations could incorporate additional features, such as advanced biometric sensors, augmented reality capabilities, or integrated communication systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, aerospace, and defense. The specialized head-mounted display systems could be marketed to hospitals, emergency response teams, military organizations, and research institutions, providing a competitive edge in these niche markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B90/37
G G02 G02B27/0176
G G06 G06F1/163
A A61 A61B2017/00907
A A61 A61B2090/372
A A61 A61B2090/502
G G02 G02B2027/0159

Field of Art

Surgical navigation systems, head-mounted display technologies, and medical imaging interfaces, requiring advanced technical knowledge in biomedical engineering, optical systems, and surgical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in surgical visualization technologies, familiarity with head-mounted display mechanics, understanding of environmental adaptation strategies for medical equipment, and knowledge of surgical navigation system design

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental head-mounted display tracking mechanism provides a versatile technological platform that can be readily adapted to specialized surgical environments. The mechanical adjusting principles disclosed in the original patent inherently suggest potential variations for different operational contexts. The PTD's environmental adaptations represent predictable engineering extensions that leverage existing display tracking technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mechanical adjusting mechanism configured to adjust head-mounted display in x, y, z directions
PTD Variation
Adaptation of mechanical adjustment mechanism for high-altitude and underwater surgical environments with pressure compensation
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that display tracking principles are fundamentally transferable across environments, with minor modifications for environmental constraints being a routine design optimization
Source Patent Element
Surgical helmet with sterile protective cover
PTD Variation
Enhanced protective covers with additional environmental resistance for extreme weather and disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending protective cover design to handle different environmental challenges represents a predictable application of known protective technology principles
Source Patent Element
Head-mounted display with visual guidance capabilities
PTD Variation
Integration of GPS, satellite connectivity, and secure data transmission for specialized surgical navigation
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding communication and tracking technologies to existing display systems is a known technique for expanding functional capabilities in medical visualization platforms
Source Patent Element
Mechanical connection mechanisms between helmet and display
PTD Variation
Specialized mechanical interfaces for high-security and extreme environment surgical systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying connection mechanisms to suit specific operational requirements represents a standard engineering approach to system adaptation
Source Patent Element
Display positioning relative to user's eyes
PTD Variation
Automatic environmental compensation mechanisms like barometric pressure sensors for altitude adjustments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing sensor-driven display positioning is a predictable extension of existing display tracking technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857378, the disclosed variations in surgical head-mounted display systems represent obvious technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a person having ordinary skill in surgical navigation and display technologies. The combination of known mechanical adjustment principles with environment-specific adaptations fails to demonstrate non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims in this technological domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,378
TitleSystems for adjusting and tracking head mounted displays during surgery including with surgical helmets
Assignee(s)OnPoint Medical, Inc.