Porous Technology Applications Beyond Spinal Implants

Publication ID: 24-11857436_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Porous Technology Applications Beyond Spinal Implants,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857436_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857436_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. 11,857,436.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept explores the application of porous technology beyond spinal implants, unlocking new possibilities in athletic performance enhancement, agricultural crop yield improvement, aquatic ecosystem treatment, audio equipment sound quality enhancement, and building insulation optimization.

Background and Problem Solved

The original porous spinal implant patent addressed the need for improved spinal implant designs. However, the porous technology has broader potential applications beyond spinal implants. The inventive concept disclosed here solves the problem of limited scope by applying the core technology to entirely new industries and fields, thereby expanding its utility and value.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims describe a wearable device with a porous structure for athletic performance enhancement, a porous implant for optimizing water and nutrient delivery to plant roots, a porous underwater structure for promoting aquatic life growth and filtering pollutants, a porous acoustic resonator for sound quality enhancement, and a porous material for building insulation optimization. These applications leverage the porous technology's ability to facilitate airflow, moisture management, and optimized resource delivery, demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of the original patent's core concept.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious expansion of the porous technology's scope, moving beyond spinal implants to address diverse problems in various fields. The inventive step lies in recognizing the broader potential of the porous technology and adapting it to solve new problems, thereby creating new opportunities for innovation and commercialization.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the porous technology could include porous materials with tailored porosity levels, shapes, and sizes for specific applications. Variations could involve integrating sensors, monitoring systems, or adjustable porosity mechanisms to further enhance the technology's performance and adaptability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including sports technology, agriculture, environmental remediation, audio equipment manufacturing, and construction materials. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking innovative solutions for performance enhancement, sustainability, and efficiency improvements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/4465
A A61 A61F2/30734
A A61 A61F2002/30179
A A61 A61F2002/30322
A A61 A61F2002/30593
A A61 A61F2002/30785
A A61 A61F2002/30985

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,436
TitlePorous spinal implant
Assignee(s)ZAVATION MEDICAL PRODUCT, LLC