Electronic Devices for Assisting Medical Procedures in Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857487_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Electronic Devices for Assisting Medical Procedures in Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857487_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857487_0009_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. 11,857,487.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts electronic devices for assisting medical procedures to specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions, providing tailored solutions for caretakers and patients in these situations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for electronic devices to assist users in performing medical procedures. However, it did not consider the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions. This inventive concept solves the problem of adapting electronic devices to these specific environments, ensuring effective and efficient medical treatment in these critical situations.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept consists of electronic devices, such as mobile computing devices, sensors, and communication networks, specifically designed to operate in high-security environments, disaster relief scenarios, or extreme weather conditions. The devices are configured to encrypt and decrypt sensitive patient data, provide real-time feedback to caretakers, adapt to changing environmental conditions, and integrate with existing emergency response systems. The system includes a software application that guides users through a medical treatment protocol, tracks the location and status of caretakers and patients, and provides alerts and recommendations based on the tracked information.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features, such as encryption and decryption of sensitive patient data, real-time feedback to caretakers, and adaptation to changing environmental conditions, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive concept's unique combination of these features and its tailored approach to specialized environments constitute the inventive step.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include wearable devices, implantable devices, or cloud-based systems. Variations could include different types of sensors, communication protocols, or software applications. These alternative embodiments and variations ensure broad conceptual coverage and flexibility in implementing the inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and medical device industries, particularly in the areas of emergency response, disaster relief, and specialized medical care. Target markets include hospitals, emergency response organizations, and medical device manufacturers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H31/007
A A61 A61H31/005
G G06 G06F1/163
G G16 G16H20/40
G G16 G16H40/60
G G16 G16H40/63
G G16 G16H50/30
A A61 A61H2201/0188
A A61 A61H2201/5007
A A61 A61H2201/5043
A A61 A61H2201/5048
A A61 A61H2201/5061
A A61 A61H2201/5071
A A61 A61H2201/5084
A A61 A61H2201/5089
A A61 A61H2201/5097
A A61 A61H2230/205
A A61 A61H2230/207
A A61 A61H2230/25

Field of Art

Medical device technology and electronic systems for medical procedure assistance, specifically focusing on mobile computing devices, sensor integration, and protocol management in emergency medical contexts

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical technology specialist with expertise in electronic medical systems, mobile computing, sensor integration, and emergency medical protocol design, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of practical experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core medical procedure assistance technology by applying known design techniques to specialized environmental contexts. The fundamental architecture of mobile computing devices guiding medical protocols remains consistent, with the PTD merely introducing contextual adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches to expanding technological applicability across different operational scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Mobile computing devices outputting medical treatment protocol tasks
PTD Variation
Encrypting and securing sensitive patient data during protocol execution
Obviousness Reasoning
Data security is a known requirement in medical technology, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to implement encryption protocols as a standard protective measure for mobile medical systems
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based measurement of medical procedure performance
PTD Variation
Adapting sensor integration for extreme environmental conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Ruggedizing electronic medical devices for challenging environments is a predictable engineering solution using known materials and design techniques
Source Patent Element
Electronic systems tracking medical procedure tasks
PTD Variation
Real-time situational awareness tracking of caretaker and patient locations
Obviousness Reasoning
Location tracking and status monitoring are well-established techniques in mobile computing, representing a straightforward application of existing technological capabilities
Source Patent Element
Mobile computing devices supporting medical protocols
PTD Variation
Integration with external emergency response systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Interoperability between medical devices and emergency systems is a standard design consideration, representing a predictable technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857487 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious through standard engineering design choices and predictable technological extensions. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent routine adaptations of existing medical procedure assistance technologies to specialized environmental contexts, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,487
TitleElectronic devices for assisting performance of medical procedures
Assignee(s)Ximio Health Inc.