SafetySpect Inc. recently secured a major technological breakthrough with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12736476. This patent, titled ‘System and method for assessing product’, introduces a powerful way to identify biological attributes. Scientists and inspectors can now analyze tissues and products with unprecedented precision.
Advanced Detection for Biological Tissues
The innovation focuses on an illumination hardware arrangement comprising transmission and sensing capabilities. This system uses specialized lighting to inspect a product using three distinct methods, including two fluorescence imaging modes and a reflectance imaging mode. A precision processing unit receives these scan results to identify specific attributes of the biological sample. This setup allows for incredible accuracy during product assessment.
Real World Impact and Versatility
Traditional inspection methods often struggle to differentiate between clean surfaces and those with invisible contamination. However, this multimode system creates unique spectral insights for varying biological compounds. This technology eliminates common blind spots in safety and quality analysis. It helps researchers and inspectors identify anomalies without relying solely on visual checks or slow laboratory tests. The system remains compact and efficient for modern industrial and healthcare environments. This advancement won the patent of the month for the North Dakota state for the month of October 2026 granted by Swanson Reed because of its highly innovative approach to solving critical real world gaps in food safety and environmental monitoring. The invention was brought to life by inventors Fartash Vasefi, Kenneth Edward Barton, Gregory Bearman, Hossein Kashani Zadeh, and Alireza Akhbardeh.
R&D Tax Credit Eligibility
The practical applications of this patent highlight significant efforts that qualify for the Research and Development Tax Credit in the United States. Developing this multimodal spectroscopy system required overcoming numerous technical uncertainties related to hardware integration, optical sensing, and data processing. Engineering a device capable of analyzing fluorescence and reflectance imaging simultaneously involves iterative testing, prototyping, and algorithm development. Because these activities are technological in nature and rely on principles of physical science to create an improved product, the expenses associated with this rigorous experimentation process make the research highly eligible for substantial R&D tax incentives.
