Positron Imaging Tomography Imaging Agent Composition and Method for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857352_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Positron Imaging Tomography Imaging Agent Composition and Method for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857352_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857352_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. 11,857,352.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent composition and method adapted for use in extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief operations, remote or resource-limited areas, and extreme environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Positron imaging tomography imaging agent composition and method for bacterial infection,' provides a composition and method for diagnosing bacterial infections using PET imaging. However, the original patent does not address the limitations and challenges of using PET imaging in specialized environments, such as extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief operations, remote or resource-limited areas, and extreme environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the original composition and method for use in these unique operational environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a composition of claim 1 from the original patent, further comprising a weather-resistant coating for protecting the composition from environmental factors in extreme weather conditions. Additionally, the new inventive concept includes a method for detecting bacterial infections in high-security facilities, comprising administering the composition to a subject and detecting the positron emission using a PET scanner with enhanced security features. The new inventive concept also includes a kit for disaster relief operations, comprising the composition, a portable PET scanner, and a set of instructions for use in emergency situations. Furthermore, the new inventive concept includes a method for monitoring bacterial infections in remote or resource-limited areas, comprising administering the composition to a subject and detecting the positron emission using a portable PET scanner with satellite connectivity. Lastly, the new inventive concept includes a system for detecting bacterial infections in extreme environments, comprising the composition, a PET scanner adapted for use in extreme temperatures, and a cooling system for maintaining optimal operating conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent because it adapts the original composition and method for use in specialized environments, including extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief operations, remote or resource-limited areas, and extreme environments. The new claims provide a unique combination of features that address the specific challenges and limitations of these environments, which are not addressed by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the new inventive concept could include adapting the composition and method for use in other specialized environments, such as space exploration or underwater operations. Additionally, the new inventive concept could be modified to use different types of PET scanners or detection methods, or to incorporate additional features such as real-time data transmission or advanced data analytics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and national security. The ability to adapt PET imaging for use in specialized environments addresses a critical need for accurate and reliable diagnostic tools in these areas. The market potential for the new inventive concept is substantial, with potential applications in hospitals, research institutions, government agencies, and private companies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B6/037
A A61 A61K51/0402
A A61 A61P31/04
C C07 C07B59/001
C C07 C07C227/12
C C07 C07C229/60

Field of Art

Medical imaging and radiopharmaceutical compositions, specifically positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for bacterial infection detection, requiring expertise in radiochemistry, medical diagnostics, and advanced imaging technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in radiochemistry or medical imaging, familiar with PET imaging techniques, radioisotope preparation, medical diagnostic methodologies, and environmental adaptation of medical technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that extending the original PET imaging composition to specialized environmental contexts represents a predictable application of known radiochemical principles. The core imaging agent remains fundamentally unchanged, with modifications focusing on practical deployment strategies that are well within standard engineering problem-solving approaches. The variations represent logical adaptations addressing known limitations in medical diagnostic technologies across challenging operational environments.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Positron imaging agent composition for bacterial infection detection
PTD Variation
Adding weather-resistant coating to protect composition in extreme conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Protecting sensitive medical compounds from environmental degradation is a standard engineering design choice with predictable protective outcomes
Source Patent Element
PET imaging methodology for detecting bacterial infections
PTD Variation
Incorporating portable PET scanner with satellite connectivity for remote area monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturization and remote connectivity of medical diagnostic equipment represents a known technological trend with predictable implementation strategies
Source Patent Element
Radiochemical composition with specific isotope ratios
PTD Variation
Adapting imaging agent for high-security facility deployment with enhanced scanner security features
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying diagnostic technologies for specialized institutional requirements is a routine engineering adaptation with foreseeable technical solutions
Source Patent Element
Bacterial infection detection composition
PTD Variation
Creating disaster relief kit with integrated portable scanning and instructional components
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing field-deployable medical diagnostic kits is a standard approach for extending medical technologies into emergency response scenarios
Source Patent Element
Positron emission imaging agent
PTD Variation
Implementing temperature-adaptive PET scanner with integrated cooling system for extreme environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Thermal management of sensitive electronic and chemical systems is a well-established engineering practice with predictable technical approaches
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious extensions of US Patent 11857352, as they represent predictable technical adaptations applying standard engineering problem-solving techniques to the original bacterial infection imaging composition, without introducing non-obvious technological innovations beyond the capabilities of a person having ordinary skill in medical imaging and radiochemical technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,352
TitlePositron imaging tomography imaging agent composition and method for bacterial infection
Assignee(s)The Research Foundation for The State of University New York