Adaptable Nerve Probe Assemblies for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857780_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptable Nerve Probe Assemblies for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857780_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857780_0004_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. 11,857,780.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept discloses adaptable nerve probe assemblies designed for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and remote or isolated areas.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed an adjustable nerve probe assembly for electrically stimulating tissue and/or recording stimulated tissue activity. However, the original design had limitations in adapting to specialized environments, which restricted its use in various critical applications. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptable nerve probe assemblies that can operate effectively in high-security environments, disaster relief operations, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and remote or isolated areas.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptable nerve probe assemblies comprise an electrical probe including an electrode disposed on or about an end thereof for electrically stimulating tissue or recording stimulated tissue activity. The electrical probe is adapted to operate in specific environments, such as high-security environments with enhanced encryption and access controls, disaster relief operations, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and remote or isolated areas. The assemblies may include features such as enhanced encryption, ruggedized designs, and autonomous operation to ensure effective performance in these environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations to the original nerve probe assembly, enabling it to operate in specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the electrical probe to withstand and operate effectively in these unique environments, providing a solution that is not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptable nerve probe assemblies may include variations in electrode design, probe materials, and operating frequencies to further enhance their performance in specific environments. Additionally, the assemblies may be integrated with other medical devices or sensors to provide a more comprehensive solution for various applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptable nerve probe assemblies have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, search and rescue, and defense. The target market includes medical professionals, emergency responders, and military personnel who require specialized medical equipment for their operations.

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, specifically medical electrical probes for neural stimulation and tissue recording, requiring expertise in electrical engineering, medical device design, and surgical instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with electrical stimulation techniques, surgical probe technologies, and environmental adaptation of medical instruments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting the core nerve probe assembly to specialized environments represents predictable engineering variations that leverage the fundamental design disclosed in the source patent. The base electrical probe technology remains consistent, with modifications primarily addressing operational context rather than fundamental technological innovation. These adaptations would be considered routine design modifications within the skill set of an ordinary practitioner in medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Electrical probe with electrode for tissue stimulation and recording
PTD Variation
Adapting probe for high-security environments with enhanced encryption
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding security protocols to medical devices is a known technique in medical technology, representing a predictable design choice to protect sensitive medical instrumentation
Source Patent Element
Shapeable probe with multiple electrode configurations
PTD Variation
Modifying probe materials to withstand extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection for environmental resilience is a standard engineering approach, with numerous known techniques for enhancing device durability
Source Patent Element
Electrical probe with recording and stimulation capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrating autonomous operation for remote or isolated area deployment
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding self-powered or independent operational capabilities is a predictable extension of existing probe technology, representing a finite solution to operational challenges
Source Patent Element
Nerve probe with configurable electrode design
PTD Variation
Specialized probe configurations for search and rescue operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical instruments for specific operational contexts is a routine engineering optimization, utilizing known design modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Electrical probe with tissue interaction capabilities
PTD Variation
Disaster relief application with rapid individual location and treatment
Obviousness Reasoning
Repurposing medical technology for emergency response represents a predictable and obvious variation within the technological domain
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art based on the teachings of US Patent 11857780, as the modifications represent predictable engineering adaptations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby anticipating and rendering obvious potential patent claims covering similar technological extensions.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,780
TitleAdjustable nerve probe assembly
Assignee(s)ROCWorks, LLC