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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858127_0002_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858127_0002_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858127_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. 11,858,127.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J5/04
A A61 A61B5/6835
A A61 A61B6/0407
A A61 A61B6/4405
A A61 A61B6/4458
A A61 A61B34/00
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B90/50
B B25 B25J5/007
B B25 B25J9/0018
B B25 B25J9/0027
B B25 B25J9/0096
B B25 B25J9/1697
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2090/3762
A A61 A61B2090/571
Y Y10 Y10S901/50

Field of Art

Robotic surgical systems and medical imaging technologies, involving mechanical engineering, robotics, medical device design, and surgical instrumentation integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in surgical robotic systems, mechanical design, medical imaging integration, and interdisciplinary medical technology development, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in designing complex medical robotic platforms

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and extensions of the source patent's fundamental robotic arm mounting and surgical system architecture. The proposed enhancements leverage known techniques in robotic system design and medical technology integration, applying standard engineering problem-solving approaches to expand the original patent's conceptual framework. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with surgical robotic system development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robotic arm with base end and end effector mounted on mobile shuttle
PTD Variation
Enhanced mounting configurations with additional support arms and modular attachment mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design variation using known mechanical engineering techniques for improving mounting flexibility and system adaptability
Source Patent Element
Imaging device with gantry and base integration
PTD Variation
Extended imaging system configurations with multiple positioning and alignment options
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering optimization applying standard medical imaging system design principles
Source Patent Element
Mobile shuttle with support member and carriage
PTD Variation
Alternative shuttle geometries and enhanced mobility configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious mechanical design extension using known robotic system integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Surgical robotic system with articulated end effector
PTD Variation
Expanded end effector functionality and enhanced articulation mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological improvement using standard robotic manipulation design approaches
Source Patent Element
Surgical system with integrated imaging and robotic components
PTD Variation
Advanced system-level integration strategies for medical robotic platforms
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical engineering progression applying established interdisciplinary medical technology design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive teachings of US Patent 11858127, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential derivative claims obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent predictable technological developments within the established knowledge of surgical robotic system design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,127
TitleSystem and method for mounting a robotic arm in a surgical robotic system
Assignee(s)Mobius Imaging, LLC