Secure and Adaptive Longitudinal-Positioning Indicators for Radiographic Imaging

Publication ID: 24-11857144_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Secure and Adaptive Longitudinal-Positioning Indicators for Radiographic Imaging,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857144_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857144_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. 11,857,144.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts longitudinal-positioning indicators for specialized radiographic imaging applications, such as high-security environments, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and remote or isolated areas, providing enhanced security, visibility, and adaptability.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for longitudinal-positioning indicators and marking grids addressed the need for accurate reference indicators in radiographic imaging. However, the patent did not provide solutions for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and remote or isolated areas.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a system for radiographic imaging in high-security environments, using a longitudinal-positioning indicator with encrypted coordinates for secure identification of locations on a patient's body. It also includes a method for disaster relief medical procedures, utilizing a longitudinal-positioning indicator with a marking grid adapted for use in emergency situations, featuring increased visibility in low-light conditions. Additionally, the concept encompasses a longitudinal-positioning indicator for use in extreme weather conditions, with a weather-resistant coating, and an index with demarcations indicating the length of each guideline. Furthermore, it includes a system for radiographic imaging in remote or isolated areas, comprising a longitudinal-positioning indicator with a portable power source and a marking grid adapted for use with limited medical resources. Finally, it incorporates a method for secure medical procedures, using a longitudinal-positioning indicator with a biometric authentication system, verifying the identity of the user before allowing access to the longitudinal-positioning indicator.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel and non-obvious adaptations of longitudinal-positioning indicators for specialized radiographic imaging applications, providing enhanced security, visibility, and adaptability. The inventive step lies in the combination of encrypted coordinates, increased visibility in low-light conditions, weather-resistant coatings, portable power sources, and biometric authentication systems, which are not obvious from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different encryption methods, varying levels of visibility enhancements, or alternative materials for the weather-resistant coating. Variations could also include the integration of artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the longitudinal-positioning indicator.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in high-security environments, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and remote or isolated areas. The target market includes hospitals, medical research institutions, and emergency response organizations, which could benefit from the enhanced security, visibility, and adaptability provided by the new inventive concept.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B6/0492
A A61 A61B90/39
A A61 A61B2090/3966

Field of Art

Medical imaging technology, specifically radiographic positioning systems with a focus on coordinate marking and patient positioning aids for diagnostic and procedural applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A medical imaging technologist or biomedical engineer with expertise in radiographic positioning techniques, familiar with medical device design, coordinate marking systems, and interdisciplinary medical technology adaptations

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental longitudinal-positioning indicator design provides a clear technological foundation for specialized adaptations addressing specific medical imaging environments. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core technical concept, utilizing known techniques in encryption, visibility enhancement, and authentication to address contextual medical imaging challenges. These modifications would be considered routine design adaptations within the skill set of a typical medical imaging technology professional.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Substrate with longitudinal-positioning guidelines and parallel markings
PTD Variation
Adding encrypted coordinates and biometric authentication system
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing security features is a predictable design choice for medical devices, representing a known technique for protecting sensitive patient information
Source Patent Element
Substrate with parallel guidelines of different lengths
PTD Variation
Incorporating increased low-light visibility and weather-resistant coating
Obviousness Reasoning
Material and visibility enhancements are standard design improvements for medical positioning tools used in variable environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Positioning indicator with demarcation index
PTD Variation
Adding portable power source for use in remote medical settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating power capabilities is an obvious solution for extending device functionality in limited resource environments
Source Patent Element
Substrate with adhesive backing for positioning
PTD Variation
Developing specialized variants for disaster relief and high-security medical procedures
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical positioning tools for specific contextual requirements represents a predictable design evolution within medical technology
Source Patent Element
Longitudinal-positioning guidelines with parallel orientation
PTD Variation
Implementing artificial intelligence for enhanced coordinate accuracy
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating AI/machine learning represents a standard technological progression for improving precision in medical positioning systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857144, the variations disclosed herein would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in medical imaging technology. The proposed adaptations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental positioning indicator design, utilizing known techniques in security, visibility, and technological enhancement to address specific medical imaging environments. Consequently, any patent claims substantially similar to these variations would be rendered obvious by the combination of the source patent and the disclosed technical adaptations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,144
TitleLongitudinal-positioning indicator and marking grid