Adaptive Medical Imaging Table Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857466_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Medical Imaging Table Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857466_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857466_0009_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 for medical imaging adaptable to various specialized environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, extreme weather conditions, remote areas, and areas with limited medical professionals, providing enhanced security, portability, and accessibility features.

Background and Problem Solved

The original table system for medical imaging was designed for general use with various imaging devices. However, this limited its applicability in specific, niche environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the table system to meet the unique demands of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and limited medical professional environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive table system comprises a base portion and a patient support with enhanced security features, such as biometric authentication and encryption for secure data transmission, suitable for high-security environments. For disaster relief situations, the table system is designed for rapid setup and teardown, featuring a self-sustaining power source. In extreme weather conditions, the table system is enclosed in a weather-resistant enclosure with a heating or cooling system to maintain a stable temperature for patient comfort. For remote or isolated areas, the table system incorporates a satellite communication system for transmitting medical images to a remote expert for consultation. In areas with limited access to medical professionals, the table system utilizes artificial intelligence-assisted imaging protocols to guide non-medical personnel in conducting medical imaging procedures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel security features, portability, and accessibility elements that differentiate the adaptive table system from the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the table system to meet the specific demands of various niche environments, providing a tailored solution for each scenario.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptive table system could include interchangeable modules for different imaging devices, adjustable patient support angles, or integrated medical equipment storage. Variations could also involve adapting the table system for use in other specialized environments, such as search and rescue operations or space exploration.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive medical imaging table system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and remote medical services. The system's adaptability and specialized features make it an attractive solution for organizations operating in niche environments, providing a competitive advantage in the market.

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 technologies including CT, MRI, and specialized medical environments

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer with expertise in medical device design, familiar with patient support systems, imaging technologies, and adaptable medical equipment configurations

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental table system design provides a flexible platform that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by incorporating known technological enhancements. The core mechanical structure of patient support remains consistent, with security, communication, and environmental adaptations representing predictable extensions of existing medical imaging technology. The variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches to expanding medical device utility across different operational contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable patient support with variable positioning between vertical and horizontal orientations
PTD Variation
Adding biometric authentication and encrypted data transmission to the table system
Obviousness Reasoning
Security enhancements for medical equipment are a known technique, and integrating authentication protocols represents a predictable design improvement for sensitive medical environments
Source Patent Element
Base portion supporting patient positioning mechanisms
PTD Variation
Incorporating satellite communication for remote medical image consultation
Obviousness Reasoning
Telemedicine technologies are well-established, and adding remote communication capabilities to medical imaging equipment is an obvious technological extension
Source Patent Element
Height-adjustable patient support platform
PTD Variation
Adding environmental control systems for temperature management
Obviousness Reasoning
Thermal management in medical equipment is a standard engineering solution, and adapting the table system for extreme environments represents a predictable design modification
Source Patent Element
Patient support system designed for medical imaging applications
PTD Variation
Implementing AI-assisted imaging protocols for non-expert personnel
Obviousness Reasoning
Guided medical technologies and decision support systems are known techniques for expanding medical procedure accessibility
Source Patent Element
Modular table system with configurable patient support
PTD Variation
Creating interchangeable modules for different imaging scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a standard engineering approach for increasing equipment versatility and represents a predictable solution for expanding medical device functionality
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857466, the disclosed adaptive medical imaging table system variations represent obvious technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a person having ordinary skill in medical device engineering. The combination of known medical imaging support technologies with standard security, communication, and environmental adaptation techniques demonstrates a predictable application of existing technological solutions to expand medical equipment utility across diverse operational contexts.

Original Patent Information

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