Specialized Ultrasound Solutions for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857368_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Ultrasound Solutions for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857368_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857368_0004_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. 11,857,368.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept adapts the universal ultrasound device for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, including extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-security needs, and remote or resource-constrained areas.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a universal ultrasound device capable of operating across multiple frequency ranges. However, the device's versatility and adaptability were limited to general medical imaging applications. This inventive concept addresses the need for specialized ultrasound solutions tailored to specific niches, where the original device's capabilities may be insufficient or require significant modifications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a series of specialized ultrasound solutions, each designed to operate in a specific niche environment. The first claim describes a waterproof universal ultrasound device for use in extreme weather conditions, capable of operating in multiple modes associated with different frequency ranges. The second claim outlines a method for providing medical assistance in disaster relief scenarios using a portable universal ultrasound device. The third claim details a universal ultrasound device for high-security environments, featuring an ultrasound probe with multiple ultrasonic transducers. The fourth claim describes a solar-powered universal ultrasound device for use in remote or resource-constrained areas. The fifth claim outlines a method for conducting ultrasound imaging in areas with limited access to medical facilities using a compact universal ultrasound device.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this inventive concept lies in the adaptation of the universal ultrasound device to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for specialized ultrasound solutions and the creation of devices and methods that address these needs through tailored designs and operating modes.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this inventive concept could include ultrasound devices designed for use in other niche environments, such as search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, or veterinary medicine. Variations could also include different power sources, communication protocols, or user interfaces tailored to specific use cases.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, security, and environmental monitoring. The target market includes organizations and individuals operating in niche environments, such as emergency responders, medical personnel, and researchers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B8/4477
A A61 A61B8/0883
A A61 A61B8/0891
A A61 A61B8/12
A A61 A61B8/4236
A A61 A61B8/4427
A A61 A61B8/4444
A A61 A61B8/4472
A A61 A61B8/4494
A A61 A61B8/465
A A61 A61B8/467
A A61 A61B8/483
A A61 A61B8/485
A A61 A61B8/488
A A61 A61B8/5207
A A61 A61B8/54
A A61 A61B8/56
B B06 B06B1/0292
B B06 B06B1/0622

Field of Art

Medical ultrasound imaging technologies, specifically portable diagnostic imaging systems with multi-frequency transducer arrays, requiring advanced electrical engineering, medical device design, and signal processing expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced knowledge of ultrasound transducer technologies, signal processing algorithms, and experience adapting medical imaging systems for diverse environmental conditions

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's universal ultrasound device concept, applying known engineering techniques to expand operational contexts while maintaining core technological principles of multi-frequency imaging capabilities

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Single array of capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUTs) capable of operating across multiple frequency ranges
PTD Variation
Waterproof universal ultrasound device configured for extreme weather conditions with non-overlapping frequency ranges
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting existing CMUT technology with standard waterproofing techniques represents a routine design modification for a PHOSITA seeking environmental resilience
Source Patent Element
Processing device capable of downloading additional operating modes
PTD Variation
Solar-powered ultrasound device for remote or resource-constrained areas with multiple operational modes
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating alternative power sources with existing multi-mode imaging capabilities is a predictable engineering solution for expanding device utility
Source Patent Element
Graphical user interface with selectable operating modes for different imaging scenarios
PTD Variation
High-security ultrasound device with multiple ultrasonic transducers configured for specialized imaging environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying user interface and transducer configurations to suit specific operational contexts represents an obvious extension of the source patent's flexible design philosophy
Source Patent Element
Mobile processing device (phone/tablet) running ultrasound imaging application
PTD Variation
Compact universal ultrasound device for medical assistance in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Leveraging existing mobile computing and ultrasound integration technologies to create specialized medical imaging solutions is a straightforward design adaptation
Source Patent Element
Ultrasound device capable of generating images at different subject depths
PTD Variation
Method for conducting ultrasound imaging in areas with limited medical infrastructure
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard multi-frequency imaging techniques to address healthcare access challenges represents an obvious technological extension
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857368's teachings of a universal ultrasound device with multi-frequency imaging capabilities, the present publication demonstrates that a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations obvious through routine engineering modifications, thereby establishing anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims covering substantially similar technological implementations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,368
TitleUniversal ultrasound device and related apparatus and methods
Assignee(s)BFLY Operations, Inc