Advanced Adaptive Irrigation System Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856899_0009_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Adaptive Irrigation System Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856899_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856899_0009_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 addressed the monitoring and control of movable towers in an irrigation system, but it did not account for specialized variations and niche solutions. This new invention addresses the limitations of the original patent by providing tailored solutions for specific markets or environments, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of irrigation systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original patent, specifically designed for specialized markets or environments. The inventive step lies in the tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of each niche, thereby providing enhanced efficiency, security, and effectiveness.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of alternative communication protocols, such as wireless or cellular networks, or the integration of additional sensors and monitoring systems to further enhance the system's adaptability. Variations of the invention could also include the use of different materials or designs for the movable tower, or the implementation of artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms to optimize system performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, disaster relief, and security. The market for specialized irrigation systems is growing, driven by the need for efficient and effective solutions for specific environments and applications. The invention's adaptability and flexibility make it an attractive solution for a wide range of customers.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01G25/092
A	A01	A01G25/16
E	E04	E04H12/344

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural irrigation systems with networked electronic monitoring and control, focusing on movable tower irrigation technologies with emphasis on network communication, sensor integration, and adaptive control systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An electrical engineer or agricultural systems specialist with expertise in networked control systems, sensor technologies, communication protocols, and irrigation equipment design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core irrigation monitoring technology by applying known adaptation strategies to specific environmental contexts. The fundamental network-based monitoring and control architecture remains consistent, with modifications representing standard design choices for specialized deployment scenarios. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner familiar with networked irrigation control systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Network switches on multiple towers enabling communication and parameter exchange

PTD Variation

Implementing satellite-based communication for remote monitoring in hard-to-reach areas

Obviousness Reasoning

Extending communication protocols to satellite systems represents a predictable solution for expanding network coverage, using known telecommunications techniques applicable to distributed control systems

Source Patent Element

Threshold-based positioning and operational mode modifications

PTD Variation

Weather condition monitoring with adaptive irrigation scheduling

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating environmental sensor data for dynamic system adjustment is a standard control system design approach, representing an obvious extension of the source patent's parametric modification capabilities

Source Patent Element

Reporting system collecting operational parameters like tire pressure, temperature, position

PTD Variation

Implementing multi-factor authentication and encrypted communication for high-security environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Adding security layers to existing networked control systems is a well-understood design practice, representing a straightforward implementation of standard cybersecurity techniques

Source Patent Element

Electrically controlled irrigation system with networked tower components

PTD Variation

Low-power communication protocols for resource-constrained environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Optimizing communication protocols for energy efficiency is a predictable engineering solution, particularly when adapting existing technologies to constrained operational contexts

Source Patent Element

Tower positioning and control mechanisms

PTD Variation

Reinforced tower structures designed to withstand extreme weather conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Structural modifications to improve environmental resilience represent standard engineering design choices, applying known mechanical adaptation techniques to existing technological frameworks

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 claimed variations in the published technical disclosure to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable combinations of known techniques in networked irrigation control systems. The disclosed adaptations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

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