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Adaptive Movable Tower Monitoring Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856899_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Movable Tower Monitoring Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856899_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856899_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. 11,856,899.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent focused on irrigation systems, but its limitations were the lack of adaptability to other industries. This invention solves the problem by expanding the application of movable tower monitoring and control to various sectors, addressing specific challenges and needs in each industry.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel applications of the movable tower monitoring and control technology, which were not anticipated by the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the technology to address specific challenges in diverse industries, resulting in a broader range of potential applications.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments include using different types of sensors, communication protocols, or control algorithms. Variations may include integrating the system with other technologies, such as IoT devices, drones, or AI-powered analytics.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including renewable energy, agriculture, construction, and disaster response. The target market includes companies operating in these sectors, as well as government agencies and organizations involved in disaster response and recovery.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01G25/092
A A01 A01G25/16
E E04 E04H12/344

Field of Art

Electrical and electronic control systems for movable infrastructure, specifically monitoring and networked communication systems for mobile towers across multiple industrial applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer with expertise in networked sensor systems, control networks, and industrial automation, capable of adapting communication and monitoring technologies across different technical domains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core network switching and positioning control technology disclosed in the source patent can be readily adapted to different movable tower environments by substituting domain-specific sensors and control parameters while maintaining the fundamental communication architecture and monitoring methodology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Network switches on multiple towers communicating positioning and operational parameters to a central controller
PTD Variation
Applying the network switching concept to wind turbine towers, solar panel arrays, agricultural equipment, construction sites, and emergency response systems
Obviousness Reasoning
The communication topology is domain-agnostic and represents a predictable extension of the original irrigation system monitoring approach using known networked sensor integration techniques
Source Patent Element
Threshold-based positioning and operational mode modifications
PTD Variation
Adapting threshold modifications to optimize energy output in solar arrays or adjust crane positioning in construction environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that threshold-based control is a standard control engineering technique that can be universally applied across different movable infrastructure domains
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based positioning information transmission to a central controller
PTD Variation
Implementing sensor data transmission for crop yield optimization, wind turbine performance, and disaster response logistics
Obviousness Reasoning
The fundamental data transmission and control methodology remains consistent, with only domain-specific sensor types and interpretation logic being modified
Source Patent Element
Multi-tower network communication system for coordinated operational control
PTD Variation
Extending network communication between movable towers in wind farms, agricultural settings, and construction sites
Obviousness Reasoning
The core networking architecture is transferable across different mobile infrastructure contexts using standard communication protocols and control system design principles
Source Patent Element
Exception-based error reporting and monitoring
PTD Variation
Implementing error monitoring and reporting systems in diverse movable tower environments like solar arrays and disaster response scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Error monitoring represents a universal control system requirement that can be implemented using consistent technical approaches across different technical domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856899, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed variations in movable tower monitoring and control systems to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable applications of known networked sensor and control methodologies across multiple industrial domains.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,899
TitleMonitoring and control of a movable tower in an irrigation system
Assignee(s)Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.