Advanced Internal Bone Fixation System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative internal bone fixation system that enhances bone fusion and reduces the risk of complications, featuring a porous architecture support frame, adjustable design, and surface modification for improved bone growth.
Background and Problem Solved
The original internal bone fixation device patent (BACKGROUND INFORMATION) has limitations in terms of promoting bone growth, reducing the risk of implant rejection, and accommodating varying bone shapes and sizes. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a porous architecture support frame, adjustable design, and surface modification to enhance bone fusion and reduce the risk of complications.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced internal bone fixation system consists of a support frame with a porous architecture designed to promote bone growth and fusion. The support frame is made of a biocompatible material and is shaped to match the shape of the bone regions. The system features an adjustable design, allowing it to fit various bone shapes and sizes. Additionally, the surface of the device is modified to enhance bone growth and fusion. The system can be inserted into a subject's body and adjusted to fit the subject's bone shape, reducing the risk of complications. The porous architecture and surface modification work together to reduce the risk of implant rejection and promote successful bone fusion.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a porous architecture support frame, adjustable design, and surface modification, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the existing technology, making the new inventive concept novel and non-obvious.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the advanced internal bone fixation system could include varying the material used for the support frame, adjusting the level of porosity in the architecture, or incorporating additional features to enhance bone growth and fusion. Variations could also include different shapes and sizes of the device to accommodate specific bone regions or patient needs.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced internal bone fixation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of orthopedic and spinal surgery. The system's ability to promote bone fusion and reduce the risk of complications makes it an attractive solution for surgeons and patients. Target markets could include hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/447 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30112 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/30971 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically orthopedic implant design focusing on internal bone fixation systems, requiring expertise in biomaterials, surgical device engineering, and bone fusion technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or orthopedic device designer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical device development, familiar with bone implant design principles, material science, and surgical intervention techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations on the source patent's bone fixation device by introducing standard engineering modifications like porous architecture, surface treatment, and adjustable design, which are well-known techniques in orthopedic implant development for improving bone integration and device performance.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,393 |
|---|---|
| Title | Internal bone fixation device |
| Assignee(s) | ALM Ortho, Inc. |