Radiopharmaceutical-based Sensing and Monitoring Systems
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the stable radiopharmaceutical composition of tetrofosmin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts to develop novel sensing and monitoring systems for various industries, including environmental monitoring, agricultural optimization, industrial process control, homeland security, and food safety inspection.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a stable radiopharmaceutical composition of tetrofosmin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts for diagnostic purposes. However, this technology has broader applications beyond medical diagnostics. The inventive concept addresses the need for more effective and efficient sensing and monitoring systems in various industries, where the unique properties of the radiopharmaceutical composition can be leveraged to provide innovative solutions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept involves the development of systems, methods, and devices that utilize the radiopharmaceutical composition of tetrofosmin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts to detect, track, and quantify various parameters in different industries. For example, in environmental monitoring, the radiopharmaceutical composition can be used to detect and track radioactive contaminants in soil and water samples. In agricultural optimization, the composition can be used to measure crop uptake of nutrients and pesticides, allowing for more targeted fertilizer and pesticide application. Similarly, in industrial process control, the composition can be used to monitor and regulate the concentration of radioactive isotopes in industrial processes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in its application of the radiopharmaceutical composition to entirely new industries and use cases, beyond medical diagnostics. The combination of the radiopharmaceutical composition with sensors, detectors, and other devices to create innovative sensing and monitoring systems is an inventive step that provides a new and useful solution to existing problems in these industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different radiopharmaceutical compositions, or the development of miniaturized sensors and detectors that can be integrated into existing systems. Variations of the inventive concept could also include the use of different detection methods, such as spectroscopy or chromatography, to quantify the parameters of interest.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including environmental monitoring, agricultural optimization, industrial process control, homeland security, and food safety inspection. The market for sensing and monitoring systems is growing rapidly, driven by increasing concerns about environmental sustainability, food safety, and national security. The inventive concept offers a new and innovative solution to these industries, with potential for significant revenue growth and market share.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K51/0478 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/19 |
| A | A61 | A61K31/66 |
| A | A61 | A61K51/025 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Radiopharmaceutical composition and sensing technologies, specifically involving technetium-99m labeled compounds and their applications in diagnostic and monitoring systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, or chemical engineering, possessing expertise in radioisotope labeling techniques, sensor design, and interdisciplinary applications of radiopharmaceutical compositions
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental properties of the tetrofosmin radiopharmaceutical composition disclosed in the source patent inherently suggest broader applications beyond medical diagnostics. The stable chemical characteristics and precise labeling techniques naturally lend themselves to sensing and monitoring technologies across multiple industries. The extension of the radiopharmaceutical composition to environmental, agricultural, and industrial monitoring represents a predictable variation that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with radioisotope detection principles.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,647 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pharmaceutical composition comprising tetrofosmin and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof |
| Assignee(s) | Jubilant Draximage Inc. |