Enhanced Fluorescence Detection System

Publication ID: 24-11857643_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Fluorescence Detection System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857643_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857643_0006_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. 11,857,643.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system for improved fluorescence detection, comprising optimized fluorescent labels, quenching-reducing agents, and enhanced imaging methods to increase signal intensity and accuracy in various applications.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed methods for enhancing fluorescence signals and reducing quenching. However, these methods have limitations in terms of dye-to-protein ratios, spacer molecule conjugation, and imaging applications. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing optimized fluorescent labels, quenching-reducing agents, and enhanced imaging methods to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of fluorescence detection.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced fluorescence detection system comprises a fluorescently labeled biomolecule having an optimized dye-to-protein ratio to reduce quenching. The system also includes a fluorescence enhancer compound that increases the fluorescent signal of the biomolecule. Additionally, the system utilizes modified spacer molecules, such as sulfo-NHS-acetate or MS-(PEG)4, to reduce quenching. The imaging method involves labeling biomolecules with fluorescent dyes having optimized spacer molecules and using the labeled biomolecules in various imaging applications, including immunofluorescence and cellular imaging. The system also includes a quenching-reducing agent that increases the fluorescent signal of the biomolecule, thereby improving the accuracy and sensitivity of fluorescence detection.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel combinations of optimized fluorescent labels, quenching-reducing agents, and enhanced imaging methods that provide improved fluorescence detection. The inventive concept's novelty lies in the optimized dye-to-protein ratios, modified spacer molecules, and quenching-reducing agents, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step is the combination of these elements to provide a system that improves the accuracy and sensitivity of fluorescence detection.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept include using different types of fluorescent dyes, modifying the spacer molecules with various functional groups, and incorporating additional quenching-reducing agents. Variations of the imaging method include using different imaging modalities, such as confocal microscopy or super-resolution microscopy, and applying the system to various biological samples, including tissues and cells.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced fluorescence detection system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including biomedical research, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. The system can be used in various applications, including cancer diagnosis, biomarker detection, and drug development. The market for fluorescence detection systems is growing rapidly, and the new inventive concept is poised to capture a significant share of this market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K49/0015
A A61 A61K47/10
A A61 A61K47/18
A A61 A61K49/0058
G G01 G01N33/533
G G01 G01N33/582
G G01 G01N33/68

Field of Art

Biomedical fluorescence labeling and imaging technologies, specifically involving biomolecule fluorescent conjugation techniques, with expertise in protein modification, fluorescent dye chemistry, and molecular imaging methodologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced training in biochemistry or molecular biology, possessing expertise in protein conjugation techniques, fluorescence microscopy, and understanding of fluorescent label optimization strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about reducing fluorescence quenching through strategic spacer molecule and label conjugation. The disclosed modifications involve routine optimization techniques well-established in fluorescence labeling technologies. The systematic approach of adjusting dye-to-protein ratios and exploring alternative spacer molecules represents standard engineering problem-solving within the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Conjugating spacer molecules to reduce fluorescent label quenching
PTD Variation
Introducing optimized dye-to-protein ratios with modified spacer molecules
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known techniques for minimizing fluorescence interference, representing a standard design optimization approach
Source Patent Element
Using sulfo-NHS-acetate and MS-(PEG)4 as spacer molecules
PTD Variation
Exploring additional spacer molecule modifications with functional groups
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine chemical engineering approach of systematically exploring structurally similar molecular variants with potential performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Fluorescently labeling biomolecules for imaging applications
PTD Variation
Incorporating quenching-reducing agents and enhanced imaging methodologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical progression of existing techniques to incrementally improve signal detection and reduce interference
Source Patent Element
Conjugating two to ten fluorescent labels to an antibody
PTD Variation
Developing systematic methods for determining optimal labeling ratios
Obviousness Reasoning
Systematic optimization represents a standard scientific approach to improving existing methodological frameworks
Source Patent Element
Immunofluorescence and cellular imaging techniques
PTD Variation
Exploring alternative imaging modalities like confocal and super-resolution microscopy
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural technological progression representing incremental improvements in detection technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857643, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in the Published Technical Disclosure to represent obvious extensions of existing fluorescence labeling technologies. The systematic modifications to spacer molecules, dye conjugation strategies, and imaging methodologies constitute predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the existing technological framework.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,643
TitleCompositions and methods for enhanced fluorescence
Assignee(s)Life Technologies Corporation, Pierce Biotechnology, Inc.