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Modular Insertion Technology for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857438_0002_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular Insertion Technology for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857438_0002_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857438_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. 11,857,438.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A versatile system for inserting modular devices into confined spaces, leveraging the core technology of intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion to address various industry challenges.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Methods and apparatus for intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion,' revolutionized spinal surgery. However, its limitations in terms of applicability and adaptability to other industries sparked the need for a more versatile solution. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse applications, such as water purification, renewable energy, and telecommunications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The modular insertion technology comprises a device having two end plates movable with respect to one another, with a width in a lateral direction that allows for insertion into confined spaces. The device is grasped by a grasping member, which is shaped to pass between two opposable jaws of a specialized device (e.g., water sampling device, rural area access device) disposed in the target location. The device is inserted partway, constrained, and then released to articulate about its core. This technology enables the efficient and safe insertion of devices into various industries, including water purification, renewable energy, and telecommunications.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift by applying the intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion technology to entirely new industries, leveraging the core concept of modular insertion to address distinct challenges. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the versatility of the original technology and its adaptation to diverse applications.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the modular insertion technology could include varying the device's dimensions, materials, and grasping mechanisms to accommodate specific industry requirements. For instance, the device could be miniaturized for use in microelectronics or scaled up for large-scale industrial applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular insertion technology has vast commercial potential across various industries, including water purification, renewable energy, telecommunications, and more. The technology's adaptability and versatility make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their device insertion processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61F2/4611
A A61 A61F2/442
A A61 A61F2/4425
A A61 A61F2/4455
A A61 A61F2/4465
A A61 A61B17/025
A A61 A61B2017/0256
A A61 A61F2/4603
A A61 A61F2002/30518
A A61 A61F2002/30649
A A61 A61F2002/443
A A61 A61F2002/4615
A A61 A61F2002/4622
A A61 A61F2002/4627
A A61 A61F2002/4628

Field of Art

Medical device engineering and biomechanical insertion technologies, focusing on modular prosthetic devices with articulating components, particularly in minimally invasive surgical interventions

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degrees, expertise in mechanical design, understanding of surgical insertion techniques, and knowledge of modular prosthetic systems with multi-axis articulation capabilities

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental insertion mechanism disclosed in the source patent as a generalizable modular technology applicable across multiple domains. The core technical principles of constrained insertion, articulating end plates, and precise dimensional control are directly transferable between medical and non-medical contexts. The PTD demonstrates that the technical solution is not unique to intervertebral disc prostheses but represents a broadly applicable mechanical insertion strategy.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Intervertebral prosthesis with two movable endplates having specific lateral width dimensions
PTD Variation
Water purification module with analogous two-part articulating structure for confined space insertion
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting modular insertion principles across technical domains, with predictable mechanical results and design transferability
Source Patent Element
Grasping mechanism shaped to pass between opposable jaws of a spacing device
PTD Variation
Grasping mechanism for telecommunications repeater designed to navigate rural area access constraints
Obviousness Reasoning
Finite design solution for constrained insertion, representing a standard engineering approach to device deployment in restricted environments
Source Patent Element
Concave pusher portion at distal end for precise endplate manipulation
PTD Variation
Renewable energy generator insertion mechanism using similar constrained deployment strategy
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable mechanical extension of existing insertion technique, demonstrating interchangeability of core technical concept
Source Patent Element
Core-based articulation mechanism allowing independent movement of endplates
PTD Variation
Modular device capable of post-insertion articulation across different industrial applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-understood mechanical principle of constrained initial positioning followed by controlled movement, representing a standard engineering design approach
Source Patent Element
Precise dimensional control for minimally invasive insertion
PTD Variation
Scalable insertion technology adaptable from microelectronics to large-scale industrial applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Recognized design flexibility inherent in the original mechanical concept, demonstrating obvious technological generalization
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857438, the present disclosure demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as the fundamental mechanical insertion principles are directly transferable across technical domains. The disclosed modular insertion technology represents an obvious extension of known prosthetic device deployment strategies, utilizing standard engineering design principles of constrained insertion and articulating components.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,438
TitleMethods and apparatus for intervertebral disc prosthesis insertion
Assignee(s)Simplify Medical Pty Ltd.