AI-Powered Silo Material Distribution Optimization System

Publication ID: 24-11856896_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Silo Material Distribution Optimization System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856896_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856896_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. 11,856,896.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method for assisting a compaction-appropriate distribution of harvested material in a flat silo. However, it had limitations in terms of efficiency, safety, and adaptability to varying material properties. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced sensors, machine learning, and weather forecasting integration to optimize the distribution process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel elements, including the use of machine learning algorithms, real-time sensor data, and weather forecasting integration, which differentiate the invention from the original patent and provide a non-obvious solution to the identified limitations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include different types of sensors, machine learning algorithms, or weather forecasting data sources. Variations may also involve adapting the system for use in different types of silos or with various types of harvested materials.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced method and system have significant commercial potential in the agricultural and livestock industries, where efficient and safe storage of harvested material is critical. The technology can be integrated into existing silo systems or marketed as a standalone solution, offering a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01F25/183
A A01 A01D43/0633
A A01 A01F25/166

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,896
TitleMethod for assisting a compaction-appropriate distribution of harvested material in a flat silo
Assignee(s)Deer & Company