Modular Humeral Prosthesis for Enhanced Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention

Publication ID: 24-11857428_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Humeral Prosthesis for Enhanced Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857428_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857428_0007_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. 11,857,428.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel application of the modular humeral prosthesis technology to track and analyze athletic performance, predict and prevent sports-related injuries, and provide real-time feedback for enhanced athletic performance and rehabilitation.

Background and Problem Solved

The original modular humeral prosthesis was designed for anatomical shoulder prostheses, respecting the orientation and center of rotation of actual joints. However, this technology has limitations in terms of its applicability to other fields. The new inventive concept addresses the problem of tracking and analyzing athletic performance, predicting and preventing sports-related injuries, and providing real-time feedback for enhanced athletic performance and rehabilitation.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The modular humeral prosthesis is adapted to track and record movement patterns of the shoulder joint, enabling the analysis of athletic performance and the prediction of potential injury risks. The prosthesis can be integrated with wearable devices, providing real-time feedback to athletes and enabling personalized coaching. The inventive concept also includes a system for rehabilitating athletes with shoulder injuries, generating personalized rehabilitation plans based on the movement patterns tracked by the prosthesis.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the modular humeral prosthesis technology to the field of athletic performance and injury prevention, which is non-obvious and distinct from the original patent's focus on anatomical shoulder prostheses.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the modular humeral prosthesis with other wearable devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, or developing specialized software for data analysis and feedback generation. Variations may include adapting the technology for use in other joints, such as the knee or elbow.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the sports technology and healthcare industries, with potential applications in professional sports teams, athletic training facilities, and rehabilitation centers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/4014
A A61 A61F2/30767
A A61 A61F2/4059
A A61 A61F2/40
A A61 A61F2002/3054
A A61 A61F2002/3071
A A61 A61F2002/30355
A A61 A61F2002/30428
A A61 A61F2002/30433
A A61 A61F2002/30604
A A61 A61F2002/30617
A A61 A61F2002/30774
A A61 A61F2002/30828
A A61 A61F2002/30879
A A61 A61F2002/4022
A A61 A61F2002/4051
A A61 A61F2002/4074
A A61 A61F2250/0089
A A61 A61F2250/0097

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,428
TitleModular humeral prosthesis for an inverted shoulder prosthesis
Assignee(s)DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY