Versatile Support System for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A modular support system adaptable to various industries, including fitness, veterinary care, retail, and research, providing optimal positioning and comfort for users and subjects.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a table system for medical imaging, limited to a specific application. This inventive concept expands the core technology to cater to diverse industries, addressing the need for adaptable support systems that can accommodate unique requirements and enhance user experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a base portion, a patient support, and a linkage portion. The patient support is designed to be pivotable and adjustable in height, allowing it to accommodate various exercise positions in a fitness studio, support animals in standing and lying positions in a veterinary clinic, display merchandise in a retail environment, and facilitate research data collection in a laboratory setting. The linkage portion enables smooth height adjustment and angular positioning, ensuring optimal comfort and accessibility.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases, expanding the original patent's scope beyond medical imaging. The inventive concept's adaptability to diverse industries, coupled with its adjustable height and angular positioning, constitutes a non-obvious improvement over the prior art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include customizable patient supports for specific industries, integration with sensors and monitoring systems, or incorporation of ergonomic features. Variations could also involve different materials, sizes, or configurations to suit unique industry requirements.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the fitness, veterinary care, retail, and research industries, offering a versatile support system that enhances user experience, comfort, and accessibility. The market potential is substantial, with opportunities for licensing, partnerships, and product development.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and industrial support systems, biomechanical engineering, ergonomic design, with expertise in adjustable patient/subject positioning platforms across multiple technical domains
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced technical training capable of understanding mechanical linkage systems, height adjustment mechanisms, and cross-industry platform design principles, with knowledge of modular support structures and adaptable positioning technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental mechanical principles of adjustable support platforms are universally applicable across different industries, with the core technological elements of height adjustment, angular positioning, and modular base design being transferable between medical imaging, fitness, veterinary, retail, and research contexts. The source patent's core technical innovations of pivotable patient supports with variable height linkage mechanisms provide a clear technological foundation that can be readily adapted to alternative use cases. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of known mechanical design principles rather than non-obvious innovations.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,466 |
|---|---|
| Title | Table system for medical imaging |
| Assignee(s) | Mobius Imaging, LLC |