Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858127_0006_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858127_0006_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858127_0006_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 direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements 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 direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic surgical systems and medical imaging technologies, involving mechanical engineering, robotics, medical device design, and precision positioning systems with expertise in surgical arm mounting, medical imaging integration, and modular robotic platform configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with advanced degree, 5-7 years professional experience, familiar with surgical robotic system design, mechanical integration techniques, and medical device positioning technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable technical extensions of the source patent's core surgical robotic system architecture. The improvements demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone familiar with robotic surgical platform design. The variations maintain fundamental structural compatibility while introducing incremental enhancements that represent routine design optimization strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Surgical system with mobile shuttle for mounting robotic arm near imaging device

PTD Variation

Enhanced mobile shuttle with modular support arm configurations and improved mounting interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation using known mechanical design techniques, representing standard engineering design choice for improving mounting flexibility

Source Patent Element

Robotic arm with base end and end effector having multiple actuators

PTD Variation

Extended actuator control systems with enhanced positioning precision and adaptive configuration

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique for improving robotic arm performance through incremental control system enhancements

Source Patent Element

Imaging device with gantry and base configuration

PTD Variation

Modified imaging device integration approach with expanded positioning capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of design solutions for improving medical imaging system integration, representing obvious engineering optimization

Source Patent Element

Support member with curved rail configuration

PTD Variation

Alternative rail geometries and attachment mechanisms for improved mobility and stability

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine mechanical engineering design variation using known geometric configuration techniques

Source Patent Element

Surgical robotic system mounting approach

PTD Variation

Enhanced mounting interfaces with improved load distribution and alignment mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable technical solution addressing known limitations in existing robotic system mounting strategies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, when considering the teachings of US Patent 11858127 in combination with standard robotic surgical system design principles. The incremental improvements represent routine engineering optimizations that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,127
Title	System and method for mounting a robotic arm in a surgical robotic system
Assignee(s)	Mobius Imaging, LLC