Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858127_0009_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858127_0009_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858127_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. 11,858,127.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to specialized variations & niche solutions that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but specialized variations & niche solutions presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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 specialized variations & niche solutions 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, imaging integration, and modular medical equipment configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering degree, specialized training in medical robotics, understanding of mechanical design principles, knowledge of surgical equipment integration, and capability to analyze complex mechanical-medical system configurations

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core surgical robotic system architecture. The disclosed technical improvements leverage known design strategies for modular medical equipment integration. The variations demonstrate incremental enhancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with surgical robotic system design principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Mobile shuttle with support arms for mounting robotic surgical arm

PTD Variation

Enhanced support arm configurations with specialized mounting interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable design modification using known mechanical attachment techniques, representing a routine engineering optimization within surgical robotic system design

Source Patent Element

Imaging device with gantry and base configuration

PTD Variation

Expanded imaging integration approaches with modular positioning mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine mechanical engineering adaptation applying standard medical equipment integration principles

Source Patent Element

Robotic arm with multiple actuators for articulation

PTD Variation

Advanced articulation control strategies with enhanced positioning algorithms

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable software and mechanical control improvements using known robotic system design methodologies

Source Patent Element

Surgical system with mobile mounting configuration

PTD Variation

Specialized niche solution implementations targeting specific surgical environment constraints

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious design variation addressing known limitations in existing surgical robotic system architectures

Source Patent Element

Robotic arm end effector mounting approach

PTD Variation

Alternative end effector interface designs with improved mechanical coupling

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine mechanical engineering optimization using standard design adaptation techniques

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, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858127. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent predictable extensions of existing surgical robotic system design principles, rendering subsequent claims involving similar technical implementations unpatentable.

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