Modular and Adaptive Table System for Medical Imaging

Publication ID: 24-11857466_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular and Adaptive Table System for Medical Imaging,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857466_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857466_0005_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 next-generation table system for medical imaging that combines modularity, real-time adjustability, and remote monitoring to accommodate diverse patient needs and imaging devices, revolutionizing the field of medical imaging.

Background and Problem Solved

The original table system for medical imaging, while innovative, has limitations in terms of flexibility and adaptability. It is designed for specific imaging devices and patient populations, making it inflexible and restrictive. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular and adaptive table system that can be easily customized and adjusted in real-time to accommodate different patient sizes, imaging procedures, and devices.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new table system consists of interchangeable modules, including a base module, patient support module, and linkage module, which can be assembled to form a customized table system for a specific imaging device and patient population. The patient support module features a dynamically adjustable platform and bed, allowing for real-time adjustments to accommodate different patient sizes and imaging procedures. Additionally, the system includes a remote monitoring and control module, enabling healthcare professionals to monitor and control the table system remotely, and a self-calibrating module that detects the position and orientation of the patient support and adjusts the drive module to maintain optimal alignment with the imaging device.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in table systems for medical imaging by combining modularity, real-time adjustability, and remote monitoring, which is not present in the original patent. The modular design allows for easy customization and upgrading, while the real-time adjustability and remote monitoring enable healthcare professionals to provide more efficient and effective care.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different module configurations, additional sensors and actuators, and integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to further enhance the system's adaptability and efficiency.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular and adaptive table system for medical imaging has vast commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, with applications in hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. The system's flexibility and customizability make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers seeking to improve patient care and reduce costs.

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 fluoroscopic imaging platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineering professional with expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering, ergonomics, and patient positioning technologies, typically holding a master's degree with 3-5 years of specialized experience in medical equipment design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the modular table system represents a predictable engineering evolution of the source patent's core patient support technology, applying standard design principles of modularity, remote monitoring, and adaptive positioning to enhance medical imaging table functionality. The disclosed variations represent incremental improvements using known techniques in medical device engineering, combining existing concepts in a manner that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize patient support systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Patient support comprising platform and bed configurable between vertical and horizontal positions
PTD Variation
Modular patient support module with dynamically adjustable platform and bed that can be customized for different imaging devices
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design extension applying standard modular engineering principles to create more flexible medical imaging equipment
Source Patent Element
Table system with height adjustment capabilities
PTD Variation
Self-calibrating system with sensor module to detect and maintain optimal patient support alignment
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adding sensor-based positioning control to improve precision and automation of medical equipment
Source Patent Element
Base portion supporting table system
PTD Variation
Interchangeable base, patient support, and linkage modules that can be assembled for specific imaging requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice to increase system adaptability using standard modular engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Table system for medical imaging devices
PTD Variation
Remote monitoring and control module enabling healthcare professionals to adjust table configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable integration of telecommunications and control technologies to enhance medical device functionality
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this technical publication would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when considered in light of US Patent 11857466. The incremental technological improvements represent predictable combinations of known techniques in medical imaging equipment design, and therefore would not meet the non-obviousness requirements for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

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