Gantry Rotation for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857353_0007_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Gantry Rotation for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857353_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857353_0007_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. 11,857,353.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept leverages the gantry rotation technology from nuclear medicine tomography to develop novel systems and methods for monitoring food quality, environmental monitoring, industrial equipment inspection, agricultural monitoring, and water quality monitoring.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on nuclear medicine tomography, but its gantry rotation technology has broader potential. The new inventive concept addresses the need for innovative solutions in various industries, such as food safety, environmental monitoring, and industrial inspection, where radiation detection and 3D imaging can provide valuable insights.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept involves adapting the gantry rotation apparatus from nuclear medicine tomography to capture radiation data in diverse applications. For instance, in food quality monitoring, the system detects radiation emitted by food-borne pathogens, while in environmental monitoring, it generates 3D images of radiation distribution. Similarly, in industrial equipment inspection, the system identifies potential failures or defects by detecting radiation emitted by equipment components.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of gantry rotation technology, extending its use beyond nuclear medicine tomography to various industries. The inventive step lies in recognizing the potential of this technology to solve distinct problems in different fields, thereby creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include modifying the detector carrier design, using different types of radiation detectors, or integrating additional sensors to enhance the system's capabilities. Variations could also involve adapting the system for use in other industries, such as security screening or materials science.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food safety, environmental monitoring, industrial inspection, and water quality monitoring. The target market includes companies, research institutions, and government agencies seeking innovative solutions for radiation detection and 3D imaging.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B6/037
A	A61	A61B6/0407
A	A61	A61B6/4258
A	A61	A61B6/4266
A	A61	A61B6/4275
A	A61	A61B6/4291
A	A61	A61B6/447
A	A61	A61B6/4429
A	A61	A61B6/544
A	A61	A61B6/547
A	A61	A61B6/589
G	G01	G01T1/1603
G	G21	G21K1/025
A	A61	A61B6/102
A	A61	A61B6/105
A	A61	A61B6/4417
A	A61	A61B6/4494
A	A61	A61B6/5205

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Nuclear medicine imaging and radiation detection systems, involving advanced tomographic scanning techniques with multi-detector gantry rotation configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled professional with expertise in medical imaging technologies, radiation detection, sensor systems, and cross-domain application of diagnostic scanning methodologies, typically holding an advanced degree in medical physics, engineering, or related technical disciplines

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental gantry rotation and multi-detector scanning principles from nuclear medicine tomography are readily adaptable to alternative radiation detection applications across diverse domains. The core technological mechanism of rotating detector arrays to capture comprehensive spatial radiation data represents a generalizable approach that can be systematically translated between different technical contexts with predictable engineering modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Detector carrier with multiple detector heads capable of continuous rotation for capturing imaging data

PTD Variation

Applying the detector rotation mechanism to environmental monitoring for radiation distribution mapping

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of adapting radiation detection principles to new measurement contexts, with predictable results in spatial data acquisition

Source Patent Element

Nuclear medicine tomography system for scanning successive slices along an axis

PTD Variation

Extending scanning methodology to industrial equipment inspection for detecting component radiation signatures

Obviousness Reasoning

Straightforward application of existing scanning technology to alternative diagnostic problem spaces, representing a standard engineering design approach

Source Patent Element

Configurable detector carrier with potential for gap-based data capture

PTD Variation

Modifying detector configurations for food quality and water contamination monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable variation involving sensor recalibration and domain-specific radiation signature detection, within standard engineering problem-solving capabilities

Source Patent Element

Rotation speed selection based on desired angle of acceptance

PTD Variation

Adapting rotation parameters for agricultural and environmental monitoring applications

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine engineering optimization involving parametric adjustments to existing technological framework

Source Patent Element

Tomographic imaging system for capturing radiation-based diagnostic information

PTD Variation

Repurposing system for diverse radiation detection scenarios across multiple industries

Obviousness Reasoning

Recognized design strategy of technology transfer involving minimal substantive modifications to core technological approach

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857353, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations in radiation detection and imaging applications obvious and predictable extensions of existing nuclear medicine tomography technologies, thereby rendering potential claims in these domains anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,353
Title	Gantry rotation
Assignee(s)	Spectrum Dynamics Medical Limited