Integrated Medical Imaging Platform with Synergistic Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857466_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Integrated Medical Imaging Platform with Synergistic Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857466_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857466_0003_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. 11,857,466.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel medical imaging platform that combines a versatile table system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials to enhance imaging workflows, patient care, and diagnostic accuracy.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a table system for medical imaging, which, although versatile, had limitations in terms of patient positioning, data management, and precision. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the table system with distinct technologies to create a more powerful, efficient, and secure medical imaging platform.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The integrated medical imaging platform comprises the table system of the original patent, now enhanced with an AI-assisted patient positioning module that automatically adjusts the patient support to optimal positions for imaging. The platform also incorporates a blockchain-based data management system to securely store and share patient imaging data. Furthermore, the linkage portion is constructed from a novel, high-strength-to-weight-ratio material, enabling increased precision and stability during imaging. IoT sensors on the patient support transmit real-time patient data to a remote consultation platform, facilitating remote medical imaging consultations. Additionally, the platform features a machine learning-based image analysis module that provides real-time diagnostic insights to clinicians.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of the table system with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which provide a synergistic effect, enhancing the overall performance, efficiency, and security of the medical imaging platform. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the table system with other AI algorithms for image analysis, using different blockchain protocols for data management, or incorporating other advanced materials for the linkage portion. Variations could also include adapting the platform for use in different medical imaging modalities, such as MRI or PET scans.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The integrated medical imaging platform has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The platform's ability to enhance imaging workflows, patient care, and diagnostic accuracy could lead to increased adoption and market share.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G13/04
A A61 A61B5/704
A A61 A61B6/0442
A A61 A61B5/055
A A61 A61B6/0407
A A61 A61B6/0487
A A61 A61G2210/50

Field of Art

Medical imaging systems and patient support technologies, encompassing mechanical design, patient positioning systems, and integrated medical diagnostic platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with expertise in mechanical engineering, patient support systems, medical imaging technologies, and interdisciplinary system integration, holding advanced degrees and 5-10 years of professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating contemporary technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into medical imaging table systems represents a predictable evolution of existing patient support platforms. The source patent establishes a foundational table system with adjustable positioning, which naturally invites technological enhancements to improve functionality, data management, and diagnostic capabilities. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of the original patent's core mechanical and functional principles.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable patient support with variable positioning between vertical and horizontal orientations
PTD Variation
AI-assisted patient positioning module that automatically adjusts patient support to optimal imaging positions
Obviousness Reasoning
Automated positioning is a known technique in medical imaging, representing a predictable application of machine learning to enhance the existing mechanical positioning capabilities of the source patent
Source Patent Element
Table system designed for medical imaging workflows
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data management system for secure patient imaging data storage and sharing
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management protocols is a standard design improvement in medical technologies, representing an obvious solution to existing data privacy and interoperability challenges
Source Patent Element
Linkage portion supporting patient movement and positioning
PTD Variation
Constructing linkage portion from high-strength, lightweight advanced materials to improve precision and stability
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements are a routine approach to enhancing mechanical performance, representing a predictable optimization strategy for medical device components
Source Patent Element
Patient support platform for medical imaging
PTD Variation
IoT sensors integrated to transmit real-time patient data for remote medical consultations
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sensor technologies for remote monitoring is a well-established trend in medical device design, representing an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Medical imaging table system
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based image analysis module providing real-time diagnostic insights
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating computational analysis into medical imaging platforms is a known technique for enhancing diagnostic capabilities, representing a predictable technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857466 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as they represent predictable combinations of known medical imaging technologies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance patient support systems through contemporary technological integrations.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,466
TitleTable system for medical imaging
Assignee(s)Mobius Imaging, LLC