Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Intelligent Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857420_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857420_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857420_0010_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. 11,857,420.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation sacroiliac joint fusion technology integrating real-time monitoring, artificial intelligence, and personalized treatment planning to revolutionize the field of spinal fusion.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for sacroiliac joint fusion implants, but limitations in monitoring and adapting to individual patient needs led to the development of this new inventive concept. The new claims overcome these limitations by introducing real-time monitoring, artificial intelligence, and personalized treatment planning.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises four primary components: 1) real-time monitoring of sacroiliac joint fusion using implantable sensors, 2) a sacroiliac joint implant system with integrated artificial intelligence for optimizing implant performance, 3) modular sacroiliac joint fusion implants with customized assembly and implantation, and 4) sacroiliac joint fusion implants with integrated biologics for promoting fusion. These components work in tandem to provide a more effective and personalized treatment approach.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the novel combination of real-time monitoring, artificial intelligence, and personalized treatment planning, which is not present in the original patent. This inventive step enables a paradigm shift in sacroiliac joint fusion technology, making it more effective, efficient, and patient-centric.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different sensor technologies, varying AI algorithms, or modular implant designs tailored to specific patient anatomies. Variations may also include the integration of additional features, such as patient feedback mechanisms or remote monitoring capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the spinal fusion market, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions. The target market includes healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and patients seeking more effective and personalized treatment options.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/30988
A A61 A61F2/2846
A A61 A61F2/30749
A A61 A61F2/4603
A A61 A61B17/7011
A A61 A61F2002/3093
A A61 A61F2002/30622
A A61 A61F2002/30784
A A61 A61F2002/30995
A A61 A61F2310/00023

Field of Art

Orthopedic surgical implant design and spinal fusion technologies, with expertise in biomechanical engineering, medical device sensor integration, and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or orthopedic medical device designer with advanced degrees, experience in implant design, knowledge of sensor technologies, and familiarity with AI-assisted medical interventions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's sacroiliac joint fusion implant system. The proposed innovations integrate well-known sensor, AI, and modular design technologies into an existing surgical implant framework. These modifications represent incremental improvements using standard engineering techniques available to those skilled in orthopedic medical device design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Pedicle screws mounted on opposite sides of sacroiliac joint with a rod extending across the joint
PTD Variation
Adding integrated sensors to monitor joint movement and loading
Obviousness Reasoning
Sensor integration in orthopedic implants is a known technique for tracking surgical outcomes, with predictable results in monitoring joint performance
Source Patent Element
Porous titanium implant body with protrusions for bone contact
PTD Variation
Incorporating biologic material release system to promote fusion
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing bone growth through integrated biologics is a standard approach in orthopedic implant design, representing an obvious optimization of existing fusion technologies
Source Patent Element
Basic sacroiliac joint fusion implant system
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-driven treatment planning and personalized configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning and data analysis to medical device design is a predictable technological progression for improving surgical outcomes
Source Patent Element
Fixed implant design for sacroiliac joint
PTD Variation
Developing modular implant system with customizable anatomical configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular medical device design represents a standard engineering approach to addressing patient-specific anatomical variations
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857420 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed sacroiliac joint fusion system variations obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of known sensor technologies, AI-assisted design, and modular implant configurations represents a predictable extension of existing orthopedic surgical techniques, thereby rendering potential claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,420
TitleSacroiliac joint fusion implants and methods