Adaptive Cage Apparatus for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857429_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Cage Apparatus for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857429_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857429_0002_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. 11,857,429.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept leverages the core technology of intervertebral cage apparatuses to create innovative solutions for various industries, including agriculture, urban infrastructure, athletics, seismology, and oil recovery.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed limitations in intervertebral implant technology, but its core principles can be adapted to tackle distinct challenges in other fields. The inventive concept solves the problem of applying the intervertebral cage apparatus to entirely new industries, unlocking novel applications and use cases.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept revolves around the adaptation of intervertebral cage apparatuses to address specific problems in diverse industries. For instance, in agriculture, the apparatus can be designed for soil aeration and moisture control, changing shape in response to environmental conditions. In urban infrastructure, it can be deployed in storm drain systems to regulate stormwater runoff. In athletics, it can be worn to provide dynamic support and stabilization to joints. In seismology, it can be used underground to monitor and predict seismic activity. In oil recovery, it can optimize oil extraction by adapting to fluid flow. The core technology's adaptability enables these innovative applications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of intervertebral cage apparatus principles to entirely new industries, leveraging the core technology's adaptability to create novel solutions. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for this technology to be repurposed and the development of new claims that address specific problems in these industries.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modifying the cage apparatus's materials, geometry, or actuation mechanisms to better suit specific industries. Variations could also involve integrating sensors, artificial intelligence, or other technologies to enhance the apparatus's performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, urban infrastructure, athletics, seismology, and oil recovery. The target market includes companies, research institutions, and government agencies seeking innovative solutions to pressing problems in these fields.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/442
A A61 A61F2/447
A A61 A61F2/4611
A A61 A61F2/4601
A A61 A61F2002/2835
A A61 A61F2002/305
A A61 A61F2002/30019
A A61 A61F2002/3055
A A61 A61F2002/30092
A A61 A61F2002/30143
A A61 A61F2002/30331
A A61 A61F2002/30359
A A61 A61F2002/30448
A A61 A61F2002/30462
A A61 A61F2002/30467
A A61 A61F2002/30471
A A61 A61F2002/30545
A A61 A61F2002/30556
A A61 A61F2002/30579
A A61 A61F2002/30581
A A61 A61F2002/30584
A A61 A61F2002/30588
A A61 A61F2002/30593
A A61 A61F2002/30594
A A61 A61F2002/30774
A A61 A61F2002/30785
A A61 A61F2002/30789
A A61 A61F2002/30828
A A61 A61F2002/4415
A A61 A61F2002/4627
A A61 A61F2310/00011

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering and medical device design, specifically focused on implantable devices and mechanical systems for biomechanical interventions, with expertise in structural adaptability, mechanical transformation, and interdisciplinary device applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced engineering degrees, knowledge of biomechanical principles, understanding of material science, capable of translating medical device technologies across multiple technical domains, and experienced in adaptive mechanical design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental adaptability of the intervertebral cage apparatus's core mechanical principles, understanding that its shape-changing and load-bearing characteristics could be systematically translated to alternative technical domains. The source patent's core innovations of mechanical transformation, positional adaptability, and responsive mechanical design provide a clear technological foundation for extending the device's applications beyond medical interventions. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extrapolations that leverage the established mechanical framework disclosed in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Intervertebral cage apparatus with lateral split dividing top and bottom portions
PTD Variation
Agricultural soil aeration device using similar split-based mechanical transformation
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known mechanical adaptability principle to create a shape-changing agricultural tool, representing a standard design transfer technique
Source Patent Element
Method of deploying apparatus by applying directional forces and preventing translation
PTD Variation
Stormwater management system using cage apparatus to regulate fluid flow through controlled mechanical expansion
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of load-bearing and positional control mechanisms to fluid management contexts, utilizing known mechanical principles
Source Patent Element
Apparatus capable of rotating inner member relative to outer cannula
PTD Variation
Seismic monitoring device using rotational and translational mechanical capabilities to detect underground movements
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of existing mechanical transformation principles to sensing and monitoring applications, representing a standard engineering design approach
Source Patent Element
Intervertebral cage with ability to change geometric configuration
PTD Variation
Athletic support device providing dynamic joint stabilization through mechanical reconfiguration
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable translation of biomechanical support principles from surgical to athletic contexts, representing a known technique of technological cross-domain application
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857429's comprehensive disclosure of adaptive mechanical apparatus principles, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art. The systematic translation of the source patent's core mechanical innovations across multiple technical domains constitutes prior art rendering subsequent similar claims obvious and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,429
TitleIntervertebral cage apparatus and system and methods of using the same
Assignee(s)EIT Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH