Adaptive Medical Imaging Table Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857466_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Medical Imaging Table Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857466_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857466_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. 11,857,466.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A modular table system designed for medical imaging in high-security facilities, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and remote or isolated areas, featuring advanced security, mobility, and adaptability.

Background and Problem Solved

The original table system for medical imaging was limited to general-purpose applications, lacking the specialized features required for high-security facilities, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and remote or isolated areas. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced security, mobility, and adaptability features.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive medical imaging table system comprises a base portion, a patient support, and specialized components tailored to specific operational environments. In high-security facilities, a biometric authentication module ensures authorized access to the imaging device. For disaster relief, a portable table system with a rugged support surface and solar-powered energy source enables imaging in challenging terrain. In extreme weather conditions, a weather-resistant support surface and climate-controlled enclosure maintain a stable temperature and humidity level. For search and rescue operations, a compact support surface and communication module enable transmission of imaging data to a remote command center. In remote or isolated areas, a modular table system with a self-contained power source provides imaging capabilities in areas with limited infrastructure.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptability to specialized environments, achieved through the integration of advanced security, mobility, and adaptability features. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which enables the table system to operate effectively in a wide range of challenging environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include a modular table system with interchangeable components for different operational environments, or a table system with integrated sensors for real-time monitoring of environmental conditions. Variations could also include table systems designed for specific types of medical imaging, such as MRI or CT scans.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive medical imaging table system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, search and rescue, and remote or isolated area medical services. The system's adaptability and specialized features make it an attractive solution for organizations operating in challenging environments.

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 equipment design, specifically patient support systems for diagnostic imaging devices including CT, MRI, and X-ray platforms. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and medical device design with knowledge of patient positioning, ergonomics, and environmental adaptability

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device design professional with advanced degree, 3-5 years experience in medical imaging equipment design, familiar with patient support system configurations, medical facility requirements, and adaptive engineering principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental table system design provides a modular framework that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by adding contextually appropriate features. The core patient support mechanism remains consistent across variations, with environmental modifications representing predictable engineering extensions. The PTD's variations represent standard design adaptations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to expand the table system's utility across different operational contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Movable patient support capable of transitioning between vertical and horizontal positions
PTD Variation
Adding specialized support surfaces for rugged or weather-resistant environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying support surface materials is a routine design choice for adapting medical equipment to specific operational conditions, representing a predictable engineering solution
Source Patent Element
Base portion supporting table system over a surface
PTD Variation
Integrating biometric authentication or communication modules into base system
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding electronic security and communication features to medical equipment is a known technique for enhancing functional capabilities in specialized environments
Source Patent Element
Patient support system with adjustable height and positioning
PTD Variation
Implementing alternative power sources like solar or self-contained systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing alternative power solutions for mobile medical equipment represents a standard engineering approach to expanding device deployment capabilities
Source Patent Element
Table system designed for medical imaging applications
PTD Variation
Creating environment-specific configurations for high-security, disaster relief, and remote operations
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring medical equipment for specific operational contexts is a predictable design evolution driven by practical requirements and known engineering methodologies
Source Patent Element
Patient support platform supporting standing and lying positions
PTD Variation
Adding climate-controlled enclosures and environmental monitoring capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing environmental control mechanisms represents a logical extension of medical equipment design principles to ensure consistent diagnostic performance
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857466's foundational medical imaging table system design, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed environmental adaptations and specialized configurations obvious and predictable variations, thereby establishing prior art that would render substantially similar claimed innovations non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

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