Near Infrared Light Technology for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857801_0007_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Near Infrared Light Technology for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857801_0007_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857801_0007_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. 11,857,801.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept explores the application of near infrared light technology to various industries and fields, including agriculture, athletics, wearable devices, dementia treatment, and skin condition therapy, leveraging the core technology of the original patent for traumatic brain injury treatment.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for traumatic brain injury treatment demonstrated the effectiveness of near infrared light technology in neural treatment. However, the patent's scope was limited to TBI treatment. This inventive concept addresses the problem of underutilization of near infrared light technology by exploring its potential in diverse applications, thereby increasing its impact and value.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new claims introduce innovative applications of near infrared light technology, including crop yield improvement, athletic performance enhancement, stress and anxiety reduction, dementia treatment, and skin condition therapy. Each application involves the strategic deployment of near infrared light to stimulate specific biological responses, such as optimized photosynthesis, enhanced muscle performance, and neural activity stimulation. The inventive concept encompasses various embodiments, including wearable devices, agricultural systems, and therapeutic methods, all leveraging the core technology of the original patent.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel and non-obvious expansion of the original patent's technology, applying it to entirely new industries and fields. The inventive step lies in recognizing the versatility of near infrared light technology and adapting it to address distinct biological and physiological challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different wavelengths, intensities, or durations of near infrared light, as well as varying device designs and deployment strategies. Variations could also involve combining near infrared light technology with other therapeutic modalities or integrating it with existing systems and devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential across multiple industries, including agriculture, sports performance, wearable technology, healthcare, and cosmetics. The market for near infrared light technology is expected to grow substantially as its applications expand into these diverse fields.

Field of Art

Biomedical engineering, photobiomodulation, and therapeutic device design, with expertise in near-infrared light applications for biological stimulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in biomedical engineering or related field, understanding photobiomodulation principles, light-tissue interactions, and medical device design with knowledge of wavelength-specific biological responses

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize the fundamental principles of near-infrared light therapy demonstrated in the source patent's traumatic brain injury treatment could be systematically extended to other biological stimulation contexts. The core technological mechanism of targeted light application to stimulate specific physiological responses remains consistent across the published technical disclosure's diverse applications. The adaptability of near-infrared light technology for biological modulation would be considered a predictable engineering solution by a skilled practitioner.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
LED light array positioned within a housing for neural stimulation
PTD Variation
Repositioning near-infrared light source for crop photosynthesis stimulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known light stimulation technique to alternative biological system with expected optimization outcomes
Source Patent Element
Modulated light intensity for brain injury treatment
PTD Variation
Adjusting light intensity for athletic performance and stress reduction
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of physiological response modulation through controlled light exposure, representing a standard design approach
Source Patent Element
Headpiece with integrated light array for neural treatment
PTD Variation
Wearable devices integrating light sources for cognitive and stress management
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension of existing wearable medical device design principles with predictable technological adaptation
Source Patent Element
Tubular light assembly with tension components
PTD Variation
Modular light delivery systems for diverse biological applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferable mechanical design principles allowing flexible implementation across different therapeutic contexts
Source Patent Element
Precise light positioning for targeted neural stimulation
PTD Variation
Targeted light application for skin condition treatment
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward translation of localized photobiomodulation technique to alternative tissue interaction scenario
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857801 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in biomedical engineering would find the proposed variations of near-infrared light technology across agricultural, athletic, and therapeutic domains to be obvious extensions of the fundamental photobiomodulation principles established in the source patent, thereby rendering potential claims in these domains anticipated or obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,801
TitleDevice for treatment of traumatic brain injury and related systems and methods
Assignee(s)REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, AURORA CONCUSSION THERAPY SYSTEMS