Enhanced Universal Ultrasound Device with Advanced Features

Publication ID: 24-11857368_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Universal Ultrasound Device with Advanced Features,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857368_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857368_0006_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

An improved universal ultrasound device that operates across multiple frequency ranges, providing high-resolution images at various depths, with enhanced safety features, ergonomics, and real-time image processing capabilities.

Background and Problem Solved

The original universal ultrasound device patent had limitations in terms of superficial imaging quality, safety, and ergonomics. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating multiple ultrasonic transducers, dynamic frequency adjustment, temperature control, and ergonomic design, enabling improved image quality, safety, and user experience.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced universal ultrasound device comprises a probe with multiple ultrasonic transducers, allowing for operation across multiple frequency ranges (e.g., 3-5 MHz for superficial imaging). The device features real-time image processing capabilities, dynamic frequency adjustment based on subject depth and desired image resolution, and a temperature control system to prevent overheating. The ergonomic design includes a comfortable grip and adjustable angle of incidence, facilitating precise imaging at multiple frequency ranges. The device can be configured to operate in various modes, including superficial imaging, and can download additional operating modes as needed.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces multiple novel features, including the use of multiple ultrasonic transducers, dynamic frequency adjustment, temperature control, and ergonomic design. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enabling enhanced image quality, safety, and user experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different transducer materials, varying probe geometries, or incorporating artificial intelligence for automated image processing and analysis. Variations may also include integrating the device with other medical imaging modalities or developing specialized probes for specific medical applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced universal ultrasound device has significant commercial potential in various medical markets, including radiology, cardiology, and obstetrics. The device's advanced features and improved user experience make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical research institutions.

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 technology, specifically involving capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUTs) and portable diagnostic imaging devices. Requires expertise in electrical engineering, medical imaging, transducer design, and signal processing with advanced knowledge of ultrasound frequency manipulation and device ergonomics.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device technologist with advanced degree, 3-5 years professional experience in ultrasound technology, familiar with transducer design, signal processing techniques, and medical device miniaturization strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's universal ultrasound device concept. The disclosed enhancements like dynamic frequency adjustment, temperature control, and ergonomic design are logical extensions of existing ultrasound technology that would be obvious to implement using standard engineering techniques and known medical imaging principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Single array of capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (CMUTs)
PTD Variation
Multiple ultrasonic transducers operating across 3-5 MHz frequency range
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding transducer array complexity is a predictable design optimization for improved imaging resolution, achievable through standard engineering design choices
Source Patent Element
Processing device capable of downloading additional operating modes
PTD Variation
Dynamic frequency adjustment based on subject depth and desired image resolution
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing intelligent mode selection is a natural progression of software-defined imaging systems, representing an obvious enhancement to existing device capabilities
Source Patent Element
Ultrasound probe connected to host device
PTD Variation
Ergonomic probe design with adjustable angle of incidence and temperature control system
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving device usability and safety through mechanical and thermal design modifications represents standard engineering practice for medical devices
Source Patent Element
GUI with user-selectable menu options for ultrasound operating modes
PTD Variation
Real-time image processing system with AI-assisted analysis capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating computational intelligence into medical imaging interfaces is a foreseeable technological progression using known signal processing techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857368, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential patent claims directed to such improvements unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 due to the predictable combination of known ultrasound imaging techniques and standard engineering design optimization strategies.

Original Patent Information

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